Instructional Software
Instructional software is defined as a general term for computer programs designed specifically to deliver instruction or assist with the delivery of instruction on a topic. Instructional software focuses on helping students with different subjects and these types of software have various activities and ways to help the student. There are five different instructional software systems: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, problem solving and instructional game. Each system has benefits but also limitations. Examples of instructional software systems available are BrainPop, ETCAI and CriticalThinking’s There are countless examples of systems that a teacher can implement within the classroom.
Instructional software assists learners online with various types of activities and learning strategies. These systems can keep students engaged but also challenged with the learning that is being done. The systems are typically designed with Bloom’s taxonomy in mind, however, as a teacher we should check the instructional software out first to make sure that it is appropriate for the classroom. Not all, instructional software may follow Bloom’s taxonomy or may not have many levels from Bloom’s. There are many trends regarding instructional software. The most popular appear to be multiple users, mobile apps, safety and security, and challenging levels. These trends are significant for instructional software as it keeps students engaged but also allows the software to have easy access and students safe with the software. Safety and security would be one of the most important features software would need to include. The instructional systems can be available free online such as mobile apps but some may need to be purchase through the school system. .
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Robyler, M. & Doering, A. (2013). Integrating technology into teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Instructional software assists learners online with various types of activities and learning strategies. These systems can keep students engaged but also challenged with the learning that is being done. The systems are typically designed with Bloom’s taxonomy in mind, however, as a teacher we should check the instructional software out first to make sure that it is appropriate for the classroom. Not all, instructional software may follow Bloom’s taxonomy or may not have many levels from Bloom’s. There are many trends regarding instructional software. The most popular appear to be multiple users, mobile apps, safety and security, and challenging levels. These trends are significant for instructional software as it keeps students engaged but also allows the software to have easy access and students safe with the software. Safety and security would be one of the most important features software would need to include. The instructional systems can be available free online such as mobile apps but some may need to be purchase through the school system. .
Information retrieved from
Robyler, M. & Doering, A. (2013). Integrating technology into teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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BrainPop is a wonderful interactive website featuring tutorial videos. The website is kid-friendly, engaging, and fun for the students! Content areas that are featured on the website are language arts, mathematics, social studies, technology, engineering, health and science. All the activities are standards based and a lesson plan is included. The videos can be used for introducing, reviewing and extending a topic. BrainPop is a great tool for flipped classrooms and for research.
Below you will a lesson idea for BrainPop. I have featured the study of Famous People addressing first grade's Social Studies. Feel free to review the lesson idea.
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Below you will a lesson idea for BrainPop. I have featured the study of Famous People addressing first grade's Social Studies. Feel free to review the lesson idea.
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