Sultan Qaboos University College of Education Department of Instructional & Learning Technologies

Instructional Software

Instructional Computer [TECH2111] Fall 2008/2009

Done by:Aysha Al-Abri 82926Dalal Al-Dhafri 83486

Dr.Alaa Sadic

Description

Drill and Practice softwareFor first grade (Basics)

This software contain icons of letters , grammars , times , numbers , greeting , reading .Also it has exercises after each description of topics .The software capture and retain the attention of students by supporting with multimedia and stimulation role . Also it support with Arabic translation .

Providing the repetition .

Supporting with examples (pictures , Conversation in real life ) of each topics

Objective

Student will be learn English basics and improve their language skill : speaking, listening, reading, writing

Reinforce learning English by providing the repetition necessary to move acquired skills and concepts into long-term memory

Save teacher's time and efforts Capture and retain the attention of students

Teacher's Roles

Can chose the topicObserve improvement of student performance Evaluation the performance of students Controllable presentation including stop/pause/exit option by operating program

Student's Roles

Suggesting the answer of exercisesUnderstanding the meaning of sentences by picture and translate in ArabicRepeating the sentences and the word Knowing the words and their spelling

Technical Features

Rapid retrieval of information and screen transitionControllable pace, sound, including option for stop/pause/exit by the operating of program onlyInformation present in a manner to simulate imagination and curiosityVisual relevant to the content

Pedagogical Features

Correct use of grammar, spelling, and sentence structureConcepts and vocabulary relevant to student's abilitiesLogical progression of topics Objective, balanced presentation of information

Weaknesses

Not have:- Description of software

• Option for printing /downloading text• Save option for activities• Record-keeping feature to monitor student progress

The software is controllable itself

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