Instructional software

1. Lesson 4:
Instructional Software
Educ 5: Teachnology for Teaching and Learning

2. Drill and Practice Software
 Presents items for students to answer
 Gives feedback on correctness
 Sometimes gives explanation of why an
swers are incorrect

3. Simulations
 Provides a controlled learning environm
ent
 Student acts, and the simulated environ
ment reacts
 Users can see the impact of their action
s

4. Educational Games
 Opportunities for content skill practice or
problem solving in a fun, entertaining en
vironment
 Has game rules
 Challenges students to compete and wi
n

5. Exploratory Environment Softw
are
 Enables learners to explore a body of in
formation or a rule system
 Student centered in approach
 Can be manipulated by the user

6. Advantages of Instructional Softw
are
 Promotes personalized learning
 Increases student's motivation and creat
ivity
 Provides extended learning opportunitie
s and practices
 Addresses different learning styles
 Provides virtual and simulated real-life l
earning experiences

7. Advantages of Instructional Softw
are
 Learners have direct control of their lear
ning
 Develops problem-solving skills
 Encourages active learning
 Fosters metacognition skills