Instructional uses of the software

1. Sultan Qaboos University
College of Education
Department of Instructional
& Learning Technologies
Instructional Multimedia Software
Done by:
Azeer AL-Zadjali – 82920
Humood AL-Hajri – 83840
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2. 1) Software description & features:
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2) Instructional uses of the software:
a) Objectives:
 Improve searching process.
 Enhance understanding of concepts.
 Encourage student to learn through different media types.
 Develop critical thinking skills.
 Motivate students to learn.

3. 3) Target learners:
Both student and teacher can take the benefit of the software so the target learners of the software are
both students and teachers.
4) Teacher role & student role of using this software:
a) Teacher:
teacher role in using this software for instructional purposes is very limited as teacher have only to
present the software to the student and give them a general idea on how to use the software and
finally teacher have to identify important parts of the software.
b) Student:
This software is basically based on the student so student role of using this software is very wide as
student should firstly learn how to use the software so he can be able to navigate through the software
very quickly what is more student have to go to the parts that teacher have identified so he can find
very important information related to the lesson as he can find various topics for each lesson moreover
student can go beyond the identified area and can learn more and more about the lesson.
5) Technical and Pedagogical features:
• Education aspects:
* Accuracy:
Information within the software is very accurate and all resources are documented.
* Appropriateness
Encarta premium’s content is appropriate for all age of people especially students and
teachers.
• Technical aspects:
* Navigation:
Software gives you nice navigation for example when you put a mouse in position you will see
transition and effects. Encarta premium is really easy to use by professional Navigational tools.
* Presentation:
The information is presented in a very good way as student can easily scroll the text or watch a
video or an animation.