Software is another word for programs written in programming languages. Instructional software is application software designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic.
The five types of instructional software are as follows:
1.Drill and practice-Students work example items, usually one at a time, and receive feedback on their correctness. Ex: Extensive feedback activiyies /MacGAMUT- http://www.macgamut.com/
2.Tutorial-These provide an entire instructional sequence similar to a teacher's classroom instruction on a topic. Ex: Linear tutorial / Basic Algebra Shapeup- http://www.meritsoftware.com/
3. Simulation- These computerized models of real or imagined systems are designed to teach how the system works. Ex: Procedural simulations /SimCity 3000- http://www.maxis.com/
4.Instructional games- These activities are designed to increase motivation by adding game rules and/or competition to learning activities. Ex: Arthur's Math Game-http://www.learningcompany.com/
5.Problem-solving- These programs serve one of three purposes; (1) to foster component skills involved in solving problems. (2) to teach or provide practice in general approaches to problem solving, or (3) to teach or provide opportunities to practice solving various problems in specific content areas. Ex; Content-area skills / Alien Rescue-http://www.alienrescue.com
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