Teaching with Instructional Software

Module 3: Teaching and Learning with Internet Technologies

Applications Programs: is any program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in some cases, for another application program.

Applications Software: is a computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

Computer-assisted Instruction: is defined as the use of computers and software applications to teach concepts or skills.

Computer Programs: is a collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer.

Courseware: computer programs or other material designed for use in an educational or training course.

Drill and Practice: is a computer -instruction technique in which a series of structured problems or exercises with immediate feedback to student responses.

Instructional Game: This type of instructional software is designed to increase motivation by adding game rules and/or competition to learning activities.

Integrated Learning Systems: are hardware/software solutions designed to deliver instructional content. The effective delivery of that content is measured, monitored, and maintained with an array of assessment and management tools that may also be part of that system.

Logo: a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

Problem Solving: the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Simulation: is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. The act of simulating something first requires that a model be developed; this model represents the key characteristics or behaviours/functions of the selected physical or abstract system or process.

Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer.

Systems Software: is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs.

Tutorial: Self-paced instructional program that provides step by step information in presenting a concept or learning unit.