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 http://sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab.htm *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 http://www.congressforkids.net/Independence_index.htm *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 http://www.howthemarketworks.com/ *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 Jeopardy Game-maker https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/ *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

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