Chapter 3 Instructional Software

Which software function could best give students opportunities to match English words with their German equivalents? 1.Drill and practice 2.Tutorial 3.Simulation 4.Problem solving

When using drill-and-practice software functions, avoid: 1.rehearsal. 2.overuse. 3.automaticity. 4. flashcards

Which software function might be useful if there was no teacher available to teach the topic? 1.Drill and practice 2. Tutorial 3.Simulation 4.Problem solving

What is one classroom application of tutorial software?. 1.Supplements field trips 2.Fosters process learning 3.Supports small group work 4.Self-paced review of learning

If a teacher wanted to demonstrate genetics principles by mating fruit flies and letting students analyze features of their offspring, what would be the best software? 1.ILS program 2.Tutorial 3.Simulation 4.Problem solving

Instructional games are most frequently used: 1.for modeling real systems. 2.as alternatives for simulations. 3.as rewards for good work. 4.for modeling imaginary systems.

What should one look for when evaluating courseware's graphics? 1.Color is always used. 2.Animation is always included. 3.It does not interfere with learning. 4.It is included in most frames.

One concern in evaluating a courseware's pedagogical soundness is: 1.its readability level. 2.use of racial stereotypes. 3.control of movement. 4.grammar or spelling errors

What is a criterion that teachers should especially focus on when evaluating the quality of drill-and-practice software? 1.The model of the system is accurate 2.There is little or no violence content 3.Answer judging capabilities are adequate 4.Feedback is appropriate for correct answers

Programming languages like Logo are used to teach children problem solving. 1.True 2.False

Drill and tutorial software programs have become more popular because they are used to prepare students for tests. 1.True 2.False

An advantage of drill and practice software relative to paper exercises is immediate feedback. 1.True 2.False

An advantage of simulation software is the ability to use it to observe complex processes. 1.True 2.False

A benefit of instructional game software is that a teacher can pinpoint what a student has learned from playing the game 1.True 2.False

When students learn problem solving strategies by using software, there is a strong probability that the skills will transfer to another context. 1.True 2.False

Attractive screen displays should be the primary criteria for selecting courseware. 1.True 2.False

Instructional game software should require an appropriate amount of physical dexterity for the students who will use it. 1.True 2.False

I have heard from my public school where I am teaching a lesson ? 1.True 2.False