Technology has proven to be very useful in my teaching career thus far. Students seem far more engaged in the lessons than I feel that I did at the time I was their age and in a high school classroom. According to the text, there are five different types of instructional software that utilizes technology: drill-and-practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, and problem-solving program. Examples of each of the types are listed below. Drill-and-practice software enables to student to answer questions and receive feedback on how they do. In science, students can practice a link than enables them to practice different science skills and the program informs the student if the answer is correct or incorrect. Feedback how to get the correct answer is also provided. Tutorial software also can be very useful. Tutorial software acts like a human tutor, as the name implies, and gives the student all the information needed to understand the topic. Tutorial software has explanations, allows the student to practice, and will even provide feedback for the practice questions. Simulation software can be very useful to students and one that I have used quite often in my classroom. Students are able to see a model that illustrates how certain systems work and to demonstrate the concepts. Another type of instructional software is an instructional game. These have also been useful in the classroom. An instructional game can increase understanding by making the information into a game-like format. Rules and objectives are part of the game along with scoring. Problem-solving is the last type of instructional software discussed. Problem-solving activities help the student directly or give the student an opportunity to answer the questions. Each of these can be beneficial in the classroom and have proven to be successful in the learning of information for students in my classroom.
Drill-and-Practice Website Example
Tutorial Website Example
Simulation Website Example
Instructional Game Website Example
Problem-Solving Website Example
Lindsey, great post. I enjoyed looking at the tutorial software about the cell and how its works. I could see how it would help the student understand the concept. I am beginning to see more and more of the tutorial software in the system that I teach in.
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Kyle
Good links can't wait to look at all of them.
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I really like the post because you really explained the use of the the five different types of instructional software. I can really use the tutorial program because it can help with student athletes since there are some students when the are sent to study hall.
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