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EDUC 7215X

EDUC 7215X. An educational software is used to support teaching and learning of subject related content. Interactive multimedia applications enrich the learning process by providing individualized instruction and explorations. K-12 Educational Software Applications.

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EDUC 7215X

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  1. EDUC 7215X

  2. An educational software is used to support teaching and learning of subject related content. • Interactive multimedia applications enrich the learning process by providing individualized instruction and explorations K-12 Educational Software Applications

  3. Software designed to help teach facts, information and or skills associated with subject-related materials • Other names: • CBI-Computer-based instruction • CAL-Computer-aided learning Computer Assisted Instruction

  4. Software that first supplies factual information and then through repetitive exercises allows students to continue work on the specific materials to remember the information/skills • Effective for learning basic skills and remediation • Another name: • Skills-reinforcement software Drill & Practice Software

  5. Majority of educational games available as CD-Roms or DVD-Roms and on the Web • Usually has a set of rules and students can compete against other students or the game itself. • Carmen Sandiego- students chase Carmen Sandiego around the world while learning geography, cultures, astronomy, music and history. Educational Games

  6. Teaching program designed to help individuals learn how to use a product or concept. • Many software products contain built-in tutorials to teach you how to use the software. Tutorials

  7. Computerized model of real life that represents a physical or simulated process. • Offer learners the opportunity to manipulate variable that affect the outcomes of the experience Educational Computer Simulations

  8. SimCity, Sim Theme Park & Sim Coaster let students design, interact and provide more accurate explanations and examples of real life. • SimCity is very popular in education. • Science Court- students have to make real world decisions Simulations

  9. Educational software offers unique advantage to students with physical impairments and learning disabilities • Visually impaired students benefit from the audio capabilities of multimedia applications as well as the use of graphics and large font sizes. • Hearing impaired students benefit from graphics, animation and videos. • Many software companies also offer closed captioning or sign language. Applications for Students with Disabilities – Assistive Technology

  10. Creativity Software • Allows students to start with a blank canvas or templates and use their imaginations and ingenuity using the tools provided • Examples: Microsoft Office, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Kidspiration, Photoshop, Kid Pix, Storybook Weaver, Adobe Photo Elements Educational Software

  11. Applications that stimulate students to use critical thinking skills in a variety of ways. • Students are often presented with a problem and a variety of ways to solve the problem. • Examples: Carmen Sandiego Series, Super Solvers Mission T.H.I.N.K., GeoSafari Series, Zoombini Critical Thinking Software

  12. Designed to provide students in grades K-3 with a development head start in reading, language arts, math, science and other curriculum areas. • Examples: Kidspiration, Millie’s Math House, Living Books Library, Sammy’s Science House, Jump Start Series, Reader Rabbit’s Reading Early Learning Software

  13. Provide K-12 students with assistance in learning English and other languages. • Enable students to practice their skills in a non-threatening environment • Examples: English Express Deluxe, The HeartsoftBestSellersESl Version ESL/Foreign Language

  14. Available for all grades and supports student learning throughout the reading and writing process. • Examples: Reading Blaster, mPOwer, Cornerstone Reading, Orchard Reading Language Arts Software

  15. Math applications help students master basic and complex mathematics for all level. • Science applications assist students in learning a wide variety of science concepts. • Multimedia science applications can assist in mastering difficult or abstract concepts by providing a visual representation Math & Science Software

  16. Math: Math Advantage Series, Geometer Sketchpad, Math Blaster, Math Workshop Deluxe, Mighty Math, Tessallation Exploration, Mastering Algebra, Cornerstone Math • Science: Thinkin’ Science, The Ultimate Human Body, GeoSafari, Science Court Math & Science Software

  17. Encourages higher-order thinking skills, provide reinforcement of facts and allow students to define their own path. • History of the World, Oregon Trail, Timeliner, American History Series Social Studies Software

  18. Evaluate for appropriateness • Review the accuracy of the content for its validity-most important area • Consider its relevance to the curriculum standards and goals • Consider the technical support and documentation the software offers • Look at the ability or academic level • How well does it present itself and how well it works-user-friendliness • Obtain student feedback Software Evaluation

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