Problem Solving
Problem-solving software associated with cognitive learning theory. These software is much more sophisticated type of learning then the drill and practice exercise. In this problem solving software the computer present learner with complex problem, where by the learner can learn better and improve their problem solving skills. The problem solving program are designed to promote students high-level of thinking, because when they interact with the program they can move from simple to more logical and systemic thinking processes. Problem solving software is a general category for teaching problem-solving strategies, when simulation programs attempt to model real life situation.
Integration with lesson
- This software is mainly designed to improve thinking level of students, so
- Teacher need to identify the skills that a particular problem solving program before the learner/students uses the program.
- Teacher should provide students with learning goals and a work schedule and even give them with enough time to interact with the software.
- Teacher need to transfer activities,that should used other then computer.
Multimedia-encyclopedias and electronic books
Multimedia encyclopaedia stores a huge database with full text, images, animation, audio and videos. So students can use the multimedia encyclopaedia software to assess any information having vast content and even can download relevant data.
Electronic books presents textual information for reading, but is supplemented with other types of multimedia information(Sound, spoken voice, picture and animation). So students can use electronic books as a tutor to learn.
Integration with lessons:
- Teacher preparation is very much important for use of these types of software, as they frequently do not directly 'teach' in the sense that the other types do. These are some of the suggestion that teacher need to plan before using the software.
- Teacher might demonstrate the variety of ways to search information.
- Teacher can use the software for whole classroom presentation to increase effectiveness of their lesson.
- teacher should provide very clear question that the students can answer with the software.
- Teacher can assign topic for a group of students to do research by searching information stored in the software.
