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Agenda. Instructional software Definition Categorization Examples Software Evaluation Project Looking ahead. Liyan Song, IT@Towson. Instructional Software: Definition. “Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic.”

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  1. Agenda • Instructional software • Definition • Categorization • Examples • Software Evaluation Project • Looking ahead Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  2. Instructional Software: Definition • “Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic.” • “Programs developed for the sole purpose of delivering instruction or supporting learning activities.” • Not software tools (Roblyer, 2006, p.76) Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  3. Microsoft word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint FrontPage Videos Tapes BlackBoard PowerPoint games on science True or False? Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  4. Categorization: Drill and Practice • Characteristics • Immediate feedback • Motivation • Saving teacher time • Applications • Supplement homework/classroom activities • In preparation for tests • Guidelines • Set time limit • Assign individually • Example: • http://www.321know.com/g3_27_x4.htm Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  5. Categorization: Tutorials • Characteristics • Extensive interactivity • Thorough user control • Appropriate and flexible sequence • Applications • Self-paced reviews of instruction • Alternative learning strategies • Instruction when teachers are unavailable • Guidelines • Assign individually • Save class time • Wider access to instructional materials • Example • http://www.congressforkids.net/ Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  6. Categorization: Simulation • Characteristics • Real or imagined system • Make impossible possible (time, money, resources, repetition, controllability) • Thorough learner control • Applications • In place of or as supplements as lab experiments, role playing, and field trips • Introducing a new topic • Fostering exploration, process learning, and teamwork spirit • Guidelines • Provide a demo • Assign group work • Example • http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/index.html Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  7. Categorization: Instructional Game • Characteristics • Fun and entertaining • Game rules • Elements of competition • Guidelines • Appealing formats and activities • Instructional value • Minimum violence • Example • http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/index.html Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  8. Categorization: Problem Solving • What is problem solving? • “Metacognition, observing, recalling information, sequencing, analyzing, finding and organizing information, inferring, predicting outcomes, making analogies, and formulating ideas” (p.96) • Guidelines • Allow sufficient time • Vary amount of direction and assistance • Promote reflective learning environment • Emphasize on transfer • Assign group work • Example • http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/projects/funded/jasper/preview/AdvJW.html Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  9. Software Evaluation Project • PowerPoint presentation on a self-selected instructional software • Components: • Target audience • Instructional objectives • Instructional use • Strengths and weaknesses • Demo • Design • Animation • Logical flow • Language • Share your topic in Blackboard discussion area under “Software Evaluation Project” forum Liyan Song, IT@Towson

  10. Looking Ahead • Sign-up for Software Evaluation Project presentation time • Share your Software Evaluation Project topics in Blackboard Liyan Song, IT@Towson

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