1. 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
Jeopardy Game-maker
*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

2. 5 Instructional Software Functions
Software Name
Benefits
Limitations & Problems
Use in Teaching
5. Problem Solving
Math by Design
*Cooperating learning
*Challenging, interesting format
*Get students attentions
*Time consuming
*Unclear of learning skills
*Collaborative problem solving