There are many different kinds of instructional software. We as educators have to find the right kind of software that meets the needs of each student. Zillions of
Games is an instructional tool to enhance problem solving skills. Students have access to puzzles and board games. These instructional tools will allow students to use critical thinking thinking, logic, and reasoning. Here is a link to different kinds of instructional software http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/problem/.
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Learning K-2 Math is a great source to drill and practice instructional tool. Students can use this website to practice addition, sutraction, and multiplication.
Phonics Tutor is tutorial software that motivates and teaches students phonemic awareness with ease.
Students will find a sense of enjoyment while using this tutorial software. This tool can be used to increase fluency in reading and phonemic awareness. To learn more about Phonics Tutor click here http://phonicstutor.com/.
Classzone Games and Puzzles is a site that gives students access to many instructional games that involve math and flash cards to promote letter and sound recognition.
Google Earth and Google Sky is a great site that provides students with access to different area of the world including the oceans, outer space, planets, and many landforms. This instructional tool can be used in social studies to enhance students' learning of different continents on the globe. It can also be used to assist students with the location of countries all over the world.
Waterford Early Reading Program is an instructional program for young readers. This programs accomodates a wide array of skills. It can increase with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension skills, geometry, and earth science.
I am really excited about google earth. I was just introduced to it a few weeks ago by some of my collegues. They were telling me all the ways that it can be used in the classroom. This is a great tool.
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