The document discusses the benefits of educational and problem-solving software. It notes that problem-solving software includes games and simulations that can engage students and promote learning. Educational software allows students to practice basic skills, receive immediate feedback, and learn in a competitive format. The document provides evaluation criteria for software, such as content accuracy and ease of use. It also provides suggestions for lesson plans involving computer use, such as activities before, during, and after. Overall, the document explores the pros and cons of using educational and problem-solving software in the classroom.
2. Benefits of Problem Solving Software Includes games and simulations Well structured Application of content knowledge and skills Games promotes student wanting to learn information Manipulations are engaging
10. Let’s Discuss What are the pros and cons of educational and problem solving software?
11. Software Evaluation Criteria Content Accuracy Research Based Instructional Strategies Effectively meets instructional objectives Assessment of Learning Ease of Use Can be conducted by a variety of people: teacher, parents, children, facility, paraprofessionals.
18. Planning Computer Activities Before: Provide reinforcement or prerequisite for knowledge and skills required to complete the lesson. During: Must plan for students to set up format, enter data, and complete activity. After: Discuss or write about what they learned. They could draw diagrams, create a final product, or compare and contrast activity, timeline to represent new learning.
19. Activity Let’s count off by 3’s Pick two websites Evaluate your favorite one Make a poster promoting the website
20. Let’s Discuss…..True or False? My school should provide access to the following websites: http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp http://www.iknowthat.com/com www.starfall.com www.superkids.com www.learningvillage.com www.vmathlive.com
