Friday, February 1, 2013

Week 3: Instructional Software

According to the text, instructional software is a general term for computer programs designed specifically to deliver instruction or assist with the delivery of instruction on a topic. The five Instructional Software Functions are listed in detail below:


  1. Drill and Practice: Software that allows students to work on problems from specific topics they have already been instructed in; gives feedback on the correctness of those problems.
    • Quarter Mile Math Software: http://www.rmlearning.com/QuarterMileMath.htm
  2. Tutorial Software: Software that tutors students by providing all the information as well as instructional activities a learner needs to master the topic being studied.
    • Math Tutor Educational Software: http://www.mathtutor.com/
  3. Simulation: Software that models real or imaginary systems to demonstrate underlying concepts.
    • Educational Simulations Software: http://www.educationalsimulations.com/
  4. Instructional Game: Software used to increase motivation by adding game rules to drills or simulations.
    • Math Missions: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002J6HWE/edutainingkid-20
  5. Problem-Solving: Software that teaches directly the steps involved in solving problems; helps learners acquire problem-solving skills by giving them opportunities to solve problems.
    • Universal Math Solver: http://www.umsolver.com/
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Courtney I believe that you have posted some great sites to find various types of software. One of my favorites was Math Missions. I love any software that can make learning math fun.

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  2. Rita MontgomeryFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Courtney, I noticed that you seemed to have provided primarily math sites. I just wondered if you have heard of Khan Academy. They have tutorial for multiple subjects and topics. I have provided this link for my students as well as the co-teachers who co-teach in my Algebra classes. The adults seem to use it more than the students in my current class but it does allow them to be of greater assistance in the class since often Math was not their field of choice.

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