Software Name Function Type Show one example for

Software Name (Function Type) Show one example for each of the 5 types. Benefits Limitations & Problems Use in Teaching (Examples) 1. Drill & Practice Sheppard Software *Give immediate feedback *Simple and easy to read display *Individualized practice *Depending on students own pace *Isolated *ELL students *Prepare for test *Replace worksheet 2. Tutorial Congress for Kids *Short description *Self-paced instruction *Immediate feedback *Directed instruction *Too much information for one topic *Many steps and lost focusing *Review of instruction *For advanced level students *Distance learning 3. Simulations Stock Market Game *Compress time *See result of investing money *Capture students attentions *Cooperating work *May get inaccurate or imprecise perspectives *Social study group project 4. Instructional Games *Fun to play *More engaging and motivational leaning *Focused on winning the game *Involvement of all students *Review of any content area *As a reward http: //sheppardsoftware. com/web _games_vocab. htm http: //www. congressforkids. net/In dependence_index. htm http: //www. howthemarketworks. c om/ Jeopardy Game-maker https: //www. superteachertools. us/ jeopardyx/

5 Instructional Software Functions Software Name Benefits 5. Problem Solving Math by Design *Cooperating learning *Challenging, interesting format *Get students attentions http: //mathbydesign. thinkport. o rg/ Limitations & Problems *Time consuming *Unclear of learning skills Use in Teaching *Collaborative problem solving