Instructional games are a type of instructional software designed to increase student motivation by adding game rules and competition to learning activities. They often involve drills or simulations with game elements. When selecting instructional games, it is important to consider their format/activities, instructional value, physical requirements, and cultural appropriateness. Benefits include keeping students more engaged and motivated, with longer retention of information. However, games risk prioritizing fun over learning, confusing rules, and inefficient instruction. Problem-solving software aims to develop critical thinking by presenting abstract math/science problems for visualization and active problem solving, though effectiveness and suitability for students varies. Software support tools assist teachers by improving efficiency, appearance, and collaboration in producing
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ICT literacy basically involves using digital technology, communication tools and/or access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in order to function in a knowledge society.
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2. Instructional Games
A type of instructional software that is
designed to increase motivation by
adding game rules and/or competition
to learning activities. Instructional
games often amount to drills or
simulations overlaid with game rules.
3. Selecting Instructional Games
Appealing Formats and Activities
Instructional Value
Physical Dexterity is Reasonable
Social, Societal and Cultural
Considerations
4. Benefits
Games are more interesting that traditional
instruction (Randel et al., 1992)
Retention of information is longer
Assists teachers to get students to focus on
the topic
Makes learning more engaging and
motivational (Ash, 2011; Corbett, 2010;
Squire, 2005)
5. Limitations and Problems
Learning versus Having Fun
Confusion of Game Rules and
Real-Life Rules
Inefficient Learning
Classroom Barriers
6. LURE OF THE LABYRINTH
Lure of the Labyrinth is a digital game for
middle-school pre-algebra students. It
includes a wealth of intriguing math-based
puzzles wrapped into an exciting narrative
game in which students work to find their
lost pet - and save the world from
monsters! The game gives students a
chance to actually think like
mathematicians.
9. Problem-Solving Software
These are programs that focus on
developing or exercising critical
thinking skills by the user, rather
than a specific academic
discipline
10. Benefits
Promotes visualization in mathematics
problem solving
Fosters better understanding in
visualization of abstract concepts
Improves interest and motivation in
doing problem-solving activities. This
will allow students to become more
active and impulsive problem solvers.
14. Software Support Tools
Any software that assists teachers in
producing resources and materials for
the classroom.
Not explicitly designed or created to
perform instruction of any kind.
16. Software Support Tool Categories
1. Materials generators
2. Data collection and analysis tools
3. Graphics tools
4. Planning and organizing tools
5. Research and reference tools
6. Content-area tools
