Problem-solving
It is associated with the cognitivist learning
theory because it is sophisticated type of learning then we find in drill and
practice exercises.
These programs are designed to promote student's
higher order thinking skills such as logic, reasoning, pattern recognition and
strategies. As they interact with the program, they gradually move from simple
'trail and error' to more logical and systematic thinking processes.
How to use in the classroom:
- Teacher should allow sufficient time for students to explore and interact with the software.
- Teacher may first demonstrate the steps to solve problems, then ask students to provide other possible methods to solve the same problems using this software.
- Teacher may provide
the students to solve the problem in pairs or groups and let them present their
solving strategies.
Multimedia encyclopaedia and
electronic books
It is software where you can store huge database
with full text, still images, animation, audio and video so tha the students
can use the software to access any desired information and even download
relevant data. Electronic books preset textual information for reading, but are
supplemented with other types of multimedia information like sounds, spoken
voices, pictures and animations. Electronic books can act as tutor to learn
reading, spelling and word skills.
Some of the examples of this software are
Eyewitness children's Encyclopedia, Just grandma and me and Macbeth.
How to use in the classroom:
- Teachers might demonstrate the variety of ways to search information.
- Teachers should provide very clear questions that the students can answer with the software.
- Teachers can assign topics for groups of students to do research by searching information stored in the software.
It is very good to go through your article. you have not missed a point and that is very excellent job. you have even not missed to write about how to use the software in the classroom and i found it relevant. good job friend.
ReplyDeleteIts good that you have mentioned all the points but it would be good if you provide the misuses of your review and set examples and explain vividly on it for further understanding.
ReplyDeleteyou have done it good job..... i would like to provide some extra information ...
ReplyDeleteProblem Solving, It is is kind of software which help students to learn/solve a complicated problems.
Multimedia(full text, images, animation, audio and videos) is a software in which we can store vast information and even search information for learning.
Electronic books information for reading, but is supplemented with (Sound, spoken voice, picture and animation). Electronic books is used as a tutor to learn.
And i think it would have been batter if you have defined Those strategies separately and with more detail.Over all perfect work..enjoy...
like the way you have put it...as i am also learning how to do that and exercise it....thanks for sharing it...
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