Thursday, September 27, 2007
Computer Software
While reading chapter 3 I found myself thinking about alot of software that we have for our home computer and what was instructional and what type of instructional functions it served. I know that the Mavis Beacon Typing Skills software is clearly drill and practice and I think that Sims is probably a simulation type. But what about "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?" Would that be considered problem solving? I can see tremendous benefits to all types if integrated into the correct lessons. One thing that I feel is extremely important is adequate and correct feedback when using tutorial software.
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Where in the world is carmen sandiego is like the where in the USA is carmen sandiego on page 94. That would be a instructional game software. I can remember having the oregon trail on my family computer when I was little.
I think that this drill can help immensely with learning! I believe though that it needs to be adequate and correct. I think instructional games are useful because they make it more exciting.
I think that any piece of software that helps engage thinking benefits students :)
I think is is important to be very familiar with a program before using it in the classroom. That means playing it, try it on your own kids. This helps to determine what you can use and how you can use it.
Yes! I still remember the Oregan Trail. Great learning game! I feel games allow learning to be more attractive to students.
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