Instructional software according to Roblyer & Doering’s (2014)
is computer programs designed specifically and developed for the sole purpose
of supporting instruction and/or learning.
Five
different instructional software functions
Drill and
practice
Targeting Maths Lab (Blake Education, 2016) by Blake Education
is a CD Rom which is loaded onto our school network. There are 20 different
activities and games for each year level covering most of the strands in the
mathematics syllabus. We also have access to the other year levels so we
can differentiate the activities to the knowledge of the students. For addition
and subtraction the children would play Froggy Plus and Froggy Minus.
Tutorial
Basic Math For Kids (KidsEduc – Kids Educational
Games) :
Addition and Subtraction, Science games, Preschool and Kindergarten Activities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0_TWQTrJ-k
From kidseduc.com
This is a YouTube tutorial that the children watch to
learn about addition and subtraction. The children meet Annie and Jose who
are in the garden and using their addition and subtraction skills. If the
children in my class were using this tutorial I would have them use a
whiteboard to write their responses to the questions and then check when the
answer is revealed on the clip.
Simulation
The only example of a simulation that I could think of was the
Triple Zero Kids Challenge (Triple Zero Kids Cahllenge) http://kids.triplezero.gov.au/game.php?lang=en.
Children learn about getting help from the Police, Ambulance and
Fire Brigade by calling 000. There are 12 simulated challenges. The
children watch an animated clip then answer some questions relating to that clip.
Children learn about safety and hear what happens when you call 000.
Instructional
game
Studyladder is a website that has a range of activities for the
children to complete for all Mathematic Strands. There are numerous games
focusing on different Maths strategies.
In this game the children watch a tutorial as a whole class then
individually they play a subtraction game. The children have number lines and a
button to press to read the question. If they get the answer correct they
get a clapping sound. If they are incorrect the sound is a soft beep. Results
can be saved for if the children are logged onto their account.
https://www.studyladder.com.au/teacher/resources/activity?activity_id=3211
Problem Solving
In this game the children watch a tutorial as a whole class then
individually they play an addition game. The children have to solve word
problems that can be read to them by clicking a button. They need to select the
correct answer by counting the items. If they get the answer correct they
get a clapping sound. If they are incorrect the sound is a soft beep. Results
can be saved for if the children are logged onto their account.
Blake Education. (2016). Retrieved January 2016, from
http://www.blake.com.au/Targeting
Maths-Labs-NETWORK-Launch-Pad-p/9781920728663.htm
KidsEduc – Kids Educational Games. (n.d.). Basic
Math For Kids: Addition and Subtraction,
Science games, Preschool and
Kindergarten Activities. Retrieved January 2016, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0_TWQTrJ-k
Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2014). Integrating
Educational Technology into Teaching.
Essex: Pearson.
Study Ladder. (n.d.). Retrieved January 2016, from https://www.studyladder.com.au/
Triple Zero Kids Cahllenge. (n.d.). Retrieved January
2016, from
http://kids.triplezero.gov.au/game.php?lang=en
Hi Laurel,
ReplyDeleteHave you used Reading Eggs with Kindergarten? I used it for 5 years when I taught Kinder to reinforce phonics skills, both as a whole class and individually with apps, cds and kids logging into their own individual account. The kids loved it and it helped them develop so many early literacy skills. Great resources for teachers too!
Emma
Emma, we have just completed the Reading Eggs Training out our school!
DeleteWhat a fantastic, and wholistic program it is! I am so very excited to use it with my Kinders this year.
I love how it includes Teaching notes, worksheets, narrated books, and lesson ideas for each book.
I have just downloaded the Reading Eggs app on our class iPads, and hope to make use of it during our L3 morning literacy time.
Hannah