INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE PROJECT, 50 points

Choose one Instructional Software title. Complete all fields in the following template to describe the software and how you would use this productin your future classroom to help elementary studentsachieve required learning standards. Note: This template uses the forms feature in MS Word. Select the highlighted text boxes and type over the sample text. Simply click on the boxes to check them. Name: Adriana Lee SoftwareTitle: Memory Challenge URL: www.criticalthinking.com Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply): X Drill and Practice Tutorial Simulation X Instructional Game X Problem Solving Features of the Software (check all that apply): X Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for the teacher) Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students X Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in class Multi-user or collaborative functions with others beyond local class Accessible to students beyond the school day Accessible via mobile devices X Multiple languages X Safety, security, and/or privacy features Strengths of the Software: Keeps the student engaged, includes practice, tests, and games for review, available for K-12 Suggestions for Improvement: It would be great if students could access this from home, and should allow teachers to set the objective for each student and what they individually need to work on Standards Addressed. See https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/GPS_by_Grade_Level_K-8.aspx I researched what standards would be addressed for a Kindergarten class:
MCCK.CC.2 Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1). MCCK.CC.6 Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies. MCCK.MD.3 Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count ELACCKRI3 Key Ideas and Details: With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. ELACCKRI9 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: With prompting and support, identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE PROJECT, 50 points

Grade Level/Content Area(s): K-12 Reading and Mathematics Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy X Remembering X Understanding X Applying X Analyzing Evaluating Creating Description of how to implement in the class: Instructional software is the term for computer programs designed specifically to give instruction or assist with instructing on a topic. Memory Challenge is a great example of this. It helps the student practice improving visual memory skills that are needed for both reading and math. The equipment needed would be a computer, headset, and the actual software which costs 89.99 for the use of it on two computers. I would use this instructional model as a review for the information covered or as a fun assessment of what the child actually comprehends after discussion or in class practice. I would use it as an individual learning activity or small group assignment. I might even use it as a great motivational tool for getting all of their class work finished. This program includes the ability to track the students grades and progress. I will use the assessment grades as research on if this is really benefitting the students, and if it is not I would not repurchase it. * Examples of common instructional models include whole group, teacher-led, student self-paced, small group, or individual learning activities. Use as many of these descriptors or other descriptors as apply.