Observation Task 5: Literacy Software / Web-based Programs

Table 5: Documenting computer software / Web-based Programs

Software Title Age Links to the ADEC Links to Multiple Comments
Range Curriculum Intelligences

ABCMouse Early 2-8 Communication, Verbal-Linguistic This software is easy

Learning years Language, and Intelligence and clear to use.
Academy old Literacy
Topics covered include Interpersonal
reading and language Intelligence
skills like phonics, and
alphabet. Bodily-
Kinesthetic
Personal, Social and Intelligence
Emotional
Development Visual-Spatial
Children can work in intelligence
pairs, take turns and
cooperate with each
other while exploring
this software.

Knowledge and
Understanding of the
World
Use a mouse and
keyboard to interact
with age-appropriate
computer software to
support their learning.

Mr. Nussbaum 4-12 Communication, Verbal-Linguistic This software is easy

years Language, and Intelligence and clear to use.
old Literacy
Topics covered include Interpersonal
reading and language Intelligence
skills like phonics, and
alphabet. Bodily-
Kinesthetic
Personal, Social and Intelligence
Emotional
Development Visual-Spatial
Children can work in intelligence
pairs, take turns and
cooperate with each Logical-
other while exploring Mathematical
this software. Intelligence
Knowledge and
Understanding of the
World
Use a mouse and
keyboard to interact
with age-appropriate
computer software to
support their learning.

Problem Solving,
Reasoning and
Numeracy
Early math’s skills
include number
recognition, same and
different, quantities,
sizes, and shapes.
Reflections on Observation Task 5: Literacy Software / Web-based Programs

1. Were there any literacy software/web based programs used in the

classroom? If there were, select (a); if there were not, select (b).

a) What did early childhood literacy skills the software/web-based

programs address?

b) Provide at least two (2) literacy/web-based programs that the teacher can use to
help assist her students in developing their early literacy skills.