1. Integrating Problem Solving and Educational Software Elizabeth Chavez Erika Kelly

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

3. Problem Solving Software http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU-1HqwsSaA

5. Provides immediate individual feedback based on performance.

6. Formats are competitive and motivational.

7. Multimedia teaches new information and basic skills.

8. Create positive attitudes.

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.

13. Research and Analysis (Data Manipulations)

14. Results Presentation

15. Activities During Computer Use

16. Activities Before Computer Use

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