Instructional Softwares

In today's education system, technology is utilized in ways that were never previously possible. Unlike when I was in school from 2001-2014, students now have the ability to have the internet right in their pocket, or even on a device such as a Chrome book. It would be impossible for a teacher in the 21st century to not except the reality that technology is the most essential part of education. One of the instructional softwares, Brainpop, reminds me of my own education. I can specifically remember Tim and Moby teaching me how to remember PEMDAS. Brainpop is an excellent software for math students because it allows students to work on problems and provides them feedback on correctness of those problems. The Digital Frog is also another fun and creative instructional software that models real or imaginary systems and how they work to understand underlying concepts. I personally think this software would be an incredibly useful tool for science teachers. When I first read about this software, an anatomy class came to mind. This would be great for students exploring elements of the human body such as the heart, bones, or veins and nerve endings. It is an interactive tool that can be used to dive into a hands-on visual approach that would be beneficial for all learners.Another instructional software I found interesting was the iCivics game. This is a unique software because it is set up to be a set of simulations or drills. This is another great software that I thought about from a history class perspective. Simulations can be useful when teaching about a historical event, for example, teaching about World War I and trench warfare. The simulation will give the students a glimpse at what it was like to be in that situation.

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