WorksheetsAssessment No. 3 | Chapter 3-Instructional Software
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
These are computer programs designed specifically to deliver instruction or assist with the delivery of instruction on a topic.
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Functions fulfilled by instructional software includes the following, but programs that include all these functions plus more are also available as integrated learning systems.
drill-and-practice
tutorial and simulation
instructional game
problem-solving programs
Recent developments in instructional software include:
increased use of online access
multi-platform use
multimedia and game formats
renewed emphasis on undirected strategies
These are programs that provide exercises in which students work example items, usually one at a time, and receive feedback on their correctness.
(a)
These are programs that provide an entire instructional sequence on a topic, similar to a teacher's classroom instruction.
(a)
These are programs that provide computerized models of a real or imagined system that is designed to teach how the system works.
(a)
These are programs that add game-like rules and/or competition to learning activities.
(a)
Software designed especially for the purpose of teaching component skills in problem solving.
(a)
These are networked or online systems that provide both computer-based instruction and track and report on student progress.
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Types of drill-and-practice include:
Flash card activities
chart fill-in activities
branching skills
extensive feedback activities
