Software Analysis

By Gillianne Calpito
ID: 389422015
Class: XEDU 10004
Technology in the Classroom
Due: December 14
 Lesson of Technology in the Classroom Program of Studies: K
Software Integration Incorporating software into one lesson Literacy
Specifics Grade Level: Kindergarten Outcome #1: Experiment
Reads, Speaks, with
Subject: Early Child Literacy Listens, Writes, Language
Views, Represents forms
Lesson: Word Associations words, numbers, Set goals
letters
Learner Outcome: Outcomes 1 & 2
Outcome # 2: Use Phonics
Keyboarding without Purpose: Recognizes and and
Tears Lesson Plan For each student, the EA can sit down with them with the ipad in meaning towards structural
hand. For kindergarten, the students would need to follow outcome #1 letters, numbers, analysis
and #2. They would specifically learn through experimenting with and words Use
language, setting goals, use verbal skills, and how words have References
meaning.

Using a basic rubric in Early

Lesson Activity:
Literacy:
The student will use the app with the EA and the EA can ask about Extending (5)
what key questions on a specific reading that had to do with the Bridging (4)
curriculum. The child will be asked to identify numbers, letters, Expanding (3)
words, and colors. EA will see and evaluate if the child answers Developing (2)
correctly what words go with what images. Then ask about the childs Beginning (1)
 An Example of Kindergarten Benchmark Assessment

*Note: This is only for Certified Teachers but with the permission of the Teacher the EA could either do this assessment or the EA can
find influence from the assessment compartments to incorporate main concepts into the lesson. Source: Benchmark Alberta. Page 2 of doc.
 Example 2 of Kindergarten Benchmark Assessment

*Note: This is only for Certified Teachers but with the permission of the Teacher the EA could either do this assessment or the EA can
find influence from the assessment compartments to incorporate main concepts into the lesson. Source: Benchmark Alberta. Page 8 of doc.
 Rationale
Learning and technology is essential in todays world. Advances in technology greatly influence the way we

create, share, use, and develop in society. The usage of technology questions about how is it used, how we test

the technology if it is beneficial, and assessments. The SETT framework provides us with identifying what

assistive technology could we use and why. In addition, the UDL framework illustrates the varying amount of

choice of what technology that is useful for the student`s needs and helps aid in student success for their own

personalized learning. Using various technologies (such as speech to text, text to speech, visual dictionaries,

computers, highlighting words, google apps etc) help students utilize those technologies and empowers them

about the importance of choosing what is the most beneficial. The students are allowed to test and formulate

opinions of why certain technologies work for them. It opens up doors to knowledge and self-knowledge.
 Program of Studies: Kindergarten + Literacy: Writing
General Learner Outcomes
Outcome #1: The child listens,
speaks, reads, writes (fine
motor skills), views and
represents to explore thoughts,
ideas, feelings and experiences.
Outcome #2: The child
recognizes and makes meaning
upon letters, numbers, colors
and words.
(Taken from Alberta Program of
studies for Early Literacy: pages
10-16)
Specific Learner Outcomes
Experiments with language and forms
talks and represents to explore, express and share stories, ideas
and experiences.
Sets goals
talks about own reading and writing experiences.
Uses phonics and structural analysis
begins to make connections among sounds, letters, words, pictures
and meaning
identifies and generates rhyming words in oral language hears and
identifies sounds in words
associates sounds with consonants that appear at the beginning of
personally significant words.
Uses references
recites the letters of the alphabet in order copies scribed words and
print texts to assist with writing.
 Software Program #1: Writing Program of Studies: K Literacy
Wizard
What does it do? Enables the Child to trace letters, Outcome #1: Experiment with
numbers, and symbols. Reads, Speaks, Listens, Language forms
Writes, Views, Set goals
Can build own words
Represents words,
Options such as fonts and markers numbers, letters
Provides tracing assessments for
parents
Outcome # 2: Use Phonics and
Rationale? This program utilizes an interactive Recognizes and meaning structural analysis
Why? and engaging way actively require the towards letters, numbers, Use References
How? kids to participate. and words
The program utilizes colorful markers,
interactive sounds, attention span, and
physical movement of the hand.

Grade levels: Ages 3-7

Where? Price? 4.99 (app and google play) and 3.99

(Amazon)
Software Program #2: Keyboarding w/o Tears Program of Studies: K Literacy
What does it do? The software enables children to:
Type on a keyboard Outcome #1: Experiment with
Match words with their meaning (ex. Reads, Speaks, Listens, Language forms
object + word) Writes, Views, Set goals
Type letters and combinations Represents words,
Use fine motor skills to type numbers, letters
Provides Assessment dashboard and
ability to add on various subjects

Outcome # 2: Use Phonics and

Recognizes and meaning structural analysis
Rationale? This software utilizes interactive and towards letters, numbers, Use References
Why? engaging ways for kids to understand how to and words
How? type letters, numbers, and words. It sets
them up for the real world and digital
citizenship.
This software does this by word matches,
various topics, pictures, sounds of words
and letters.

Grade levels: K-5

Where? https://shopping.lwtears.com/category/keyb
oarding?m=Canada%20Individu
 References

Alberta Education (2008). Kindergarten Program Statement. Retrieved from

https://education.alberta.ca/media/563583/kindprogstate2008.pdf

Alberta Government. (2011). Alberta K12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks With Examples Grades 13 [Photograph]. Retrieved

December 14, 2017 from https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/eslapb/documents/ESL%20Benchmarks%20Grades%201-3.pdf

Eady, M. J., & Lockyer, L. (2013). Tools for learning: technology and teaching strategies. Learning to Teach tech in the Primary

School. Retrieved from http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1413&context=asdpapers

Hiscott, R. (2014). 8 Ways Tech Has Completely Rewired Our Brains. [Photograph]. Retrieved from

http://mashable.com/2014/03/14/tech-brains-neuroplasticity/#P8wbg2R4hgqp
 References

Lavrenteva, A. (2017). World Map Technology with electronic systems, traveling anywhere in the world using a gadget, white border

on blue background [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://kr.123rf.com/photo_29344733_stock-vector-world-map-technology-

style-digital-world-with-electronic-systems-traveling-anywhere-in-the-world-usi.html

Learning without Tears (2014. July 29). Keyboarding without Tears[Video file]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MioksLrNPdU

LEscapadou Apps. (2017). Writing Wizard . Retrieved December 14, 2017, from http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-

_Fun_and_Educational_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/Writing_Wizard_-

_Kids_Learn_to_Trace_Letters_and_Words_on_iPad.html

LEscapadou Apps. (2013, July 29). Writing Wizard - Kids learn to write letters and words [Video File]. Retrieved from

http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-_Fun_and_Educational_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/Writing_Wizard_-

_Kids_Learn_to_Trace_Letters_and_Words_on_iPad.html