Software Review

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Software Review Demonstration

• Theresa Smith
• ISTC 301.102
• Task 3

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Objectives

• By using this software game, students will
  enhance
• Reading Fluency
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

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Target Audience

• For Arthur games on www.pbskids.org
• Elementary Level
• For Binkys Story Scramble
• Grades 1-3

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Demonstration

• If you would like to experience the software,
  please visit
• www.pbskids.org
• Click on Arthur picture, games, then Story
  Scramble
• OR
• http//pbskids.org/arthur/games/storyscramble/inde
  x.html

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Strengths

• Great for visual, auditory, and linguistic
  learners.
• Site is easy to use.
• Positive reinforcement.
• Stories are used on public television.
• Help button.

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Weaknesses

• Students can click on next, instead of trying to
  solve the scramble.
• Not as much of a strength for hands-on learners.
• Doesnt provide students with learning objectives.

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Instructional Use

• Instructional game.
• Problem solving.
• Drill and practice.

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How I would use this software

• Centers
• Students would work in pairs.
• 20 minutes
• Guide the students when necessary. (Some students
  may need help getting started.)
• Have a handout for students to complete.

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Handout

• How many stories did you and your partner
  complete?
• What was your favorite story?
• Did you have trouble with any of the stories? If
  so, which one?

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Assessment

• Handout
• Observation

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The End