Instructional Software

Instructional software are computer programs designed to instruct  or assist with the delivery of instruction on a topic (Roblyer, 2012).

5 Types of Instructional Software:

1.Drill and Practice- Presents items to students to work on with feedback on corrections. Ex: Flashcard activity      http://quizlet.com

2. Tutorial- offers a sequence of instructions on a given topic.
Ex: Pedagogy http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line2.htm

3. Simulations- allows computer users to work with a computer model of a real or imagined system in order to learn how the system works.
Ex: Physical simulations www.chemcollective.org/applets/viab.php

4. Instructional Games- Program with game like rules or competition to learning activities
http://playinghistory.org

5. Problem Solving- Teaches specific steps for solving certain problems. Ex: Math Word Problems
www.criticalthinking.com

Roblyer, M.D. (2012). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 6th edition. Columbus, Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall

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