| Choose one CAI software program and post a statement on the Blog answering the following questions: How does the software differentiate instruction for different learning styles? Does the software increase skills in knowledge reinforcement, concept development, and or problem solving? How? What is the name of the company that publishes the software product? How will you use this software in your own classroom? Why? |
Thursday, September 23, 2010
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Inspiration differentiates instruction for different learning styles by allowing the students to see up close how to complete an outline. Some students might be able to watch a teacher construct an outline and pick up the concept, but some students need to practice doing outlines to master the concept which this program will do. This program does increase skills in concept development because this will help students to develop their ideas and oraganize them without getting jumbled. Also, this will help students reinforce thier skills of doing outlines because they will be constructing outlines throughout their academic careeer and possibly in the work place. The name of the company that publishes this product is Inspiration Software. I will use this software in my classroom when the students have a research paper to do so they organize the information in a proper way.
ReplyDeleteI have not had an opportunity to review Inspiration. Where may I do this at?
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the diagram to text feature pictured on page 131 in our text. Outlining can be an unenjoyable and monotonous task and the Inspiration software makes this easier. Inspiration is published by Inspiration Software, Inc. I would use this software in my classroom to aid my students in organizing information and as an aid to memory building exercises.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea to use Inspiration as a memory building exercise! It can, of course, be used to outline and organize faster, as well as promote cricital thinking and writing skills, however certainly it can be used as a memory building exercise. I would also like to see this software put to use in classrooms more often, and regret that I had not come across it earlier while I was in school.
ReplyDeletePower point differiniate from all other because it muti tasks everything that one might need to instruct their students needs. This progrem will increase concept development by being able to show and distribute their ideas in a way that other will understand what they are trying to introduce. Microsoft is the engineer of power Point. I would use this software in note preperation, video distibution and homework preperation.
ReplyDeleteMicrosoft Excel differentiates instruction for different learning styles by it can be used for students of all learning styles. Not only is it a visual aid, it can also be used for audio learning if you have a recording or something and they put the information into the spreadsheet. These are just a few example of how is is useful for all types of learning styles. It increases skill in all of those areas because it reinforces the importance of keeping organized and it is an easy way to see the progression of a math problem situation. Also, it develops the student's organizational skills since they could use it to keep track of all the movies they own, how much they could spend a week from their bank account, or just uise it to organize thier schedules if they want to. It can be used for certain math problems. Not only will it organize it, but i will be able to help them figure it out by using the features on excel to help with the solution. Microsoft is the one that developed the software. I could use this in my classroom by letting the stidents use it to organize the vocablary and the different tenses that they come in so that way it is easy to use, and they have a reference if they ever need to look it up. It can als be used for the articles in case they need to know if a word ins nominative, accusative, or dative.
ReplyDeleteToday I am going to talk about Powerpoint as a Computer Assisted Instruction Program. I think powerpoint is great for different learning styles for many reasons. The changing of slides is very good for keeping the students attention, because kids, especially those in k-6, tend to be able to focus on tasks for shorter amounts of time. So, the changing slides are great for that. Also, having the students pay attention to the slides is good for those who are visual learners, while adding audio to the slides is good for auditory learners. For tactile and kinisthetic learners, creating pwoerpoints is a good assignment because it is hands on and they are learning through making a powerpoint of their own, which can be very rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to use Inspiration in my classroom. After doing a little research about the benefits of concept mapping, I think it would be a valuable tool in developing young minds. Just google 'child concept mapping' and you'll have a long list of research studies focused on the cognitive processes developed through mapping. I thought most interesting was the studies using kindergarteners, simply because of the obvious potential for growth in cognitive functioning.
ReplyDeleteThe Inspiration software facilitates different types of learning with its versatility and ease of use. By allowing students to be creative in the way they present their map, web, or outline, it encourages participation. Which at least guarantees the meta-cognitive development that all those studies talk about.
The CAI software that I am choosing to talk about is power point. This program differentiates instruction for different learning styles by being a program that students can be hands on with and can create their own project with. The students are also engaged with this program through it being a visual aid. This program increases many learning concepts such as concept development by serving the purpose of a video program, picture project or informational tool. Microsoft publishes power point. I would use power point in my classroom as a guide for the students to make their own projects using this software. This would show the students what all they can created in power point and they would be learning how to use a beneficial program that could be used for the rest of their lives. I would also use power point as a way to teach my lessons. I could have the chapters separated out into slides and have pictures and other visuals incorporated into the slides so the students stay engaged in what I would be trying to teach.
ReplyDeleteComputer-assisted instruction (CAI) is a strategy used to help students lean certain skills. Computers are used as an east-to-use device that helps reinforce instruction in the classroom. One example of a CAI is Inspiration. Inspiration is geared towards working with all different learning styles. Students are able to create webs, outlines, and maps. Used to help develop concept of specific lessons. I would use Inspiration in my classroom because it gives the students to be creative while learning and makes it fun! They can create pictures to go with every step they have. It gives them a clear and understand map, outline to read!
ReplyDeletePowerpoint is an effective way to teach to many different learning styles because of the flexibility. Pictures can be used for visual learners and text can be used and read for audio learners. Powerpoint increases knowledge reinforcement and concept development because it is clear and organized. Microsoft is the publisher of Powerpoint. I will use PPT often in my classroom not only for outlining a lesson plan but also to teach concepts through in a linear, step by step fashion.
ReplyDeleteOne example of CIA software is Power Point. Power Point is very helpful in the classroom. It can be used in many different ways but it is most commonly used for outlining chapters and note taking. This program is very easy to follow. It increases skills in knowledge reinforcement and concept development With Power Point, Students are also able to create presentations of their own in a very organized and effective manner. The company that makes this software is Microsoft. I plan on using Power Point very often in my classroom. I would use it to outline certain lessons and to give instructions to students because it is organized and easy to follow.
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ReplyDeleteThere are many different types of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and a good example of this that many students already have knowledge of is PowerPoint. PowerPoint is made by Microsoft and this is a very common tool used in the classrooms by many teachers for speeches, presentations, and for their students to give a report. PowerPoint is also used by the teachers to present their lesson plans to the class in a fun a creative way. I feel that PowerPoint is very effective in the fact that it grabs the attention more than just a plain word document. It allows for more freedom in the presentation and makes it more interesting. The great thing about this is it is usually already installed on the computers so it doesn't have to be purchased. I would use this in my classroom to teach my lectures and it is very easy to follow and understand.
ReplyDeleteI chose Power Point. I think it differentiate instruction for learners that are visual. It can be an effective way to help the student understand what is being taught. Power Point allows the student to easily remember the content,it helps to hold the students attention and allows them to be apart of the learning process. This media increases skills in knowledge reinforcement, by showing verbal messages, or using recall learning. Students are apt to remember visual media than written messages. It draws their attention and allows them to focus on specific points. Recall allows the students to activate prior knowledge stored in long-term memory. This helps them to know what should have been learned. I believe Power Point is published by Microsoft. I can possibly use Power Point as a tutorial in my classroom. It can be an effective way to help with learning. This allows teacher-student interaction, it can increase the students abilities to use technology, it can allow them to be more interactive with the lesson, and help initiate a positive learning experiences.
ReplyDeleteThere are many types of CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) that can be used in the classroom, but the most successful is Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a wonderful tool for a classroom that had multiple different learning styles. This is because PowerPoint is easy to maneuver and work with and it also allows learners to go at their own pace, rather than to struggle to keep up with other students. PowerPoint is also a very visual program. This is good for the visual learners because then can learn by seeing and then repeating .Also since PowerPoint has features such as sounds and animations it makes it easier to engage student interest. Microsoft is the company that publishes PowerPoint. I would use PowerPoint in my classroom when presenting a new lesson and for notes.
ReplyDeleteI would use PowerPoint.I think that it differentiates instruction for different learning styles by the different approaches you can use. It can be very visual for visual learnings, by adding graphics and video, or it can be just the main points. It can be used as an outline also. I think it does increase the skills in knowledge reinforcement. When you teach a class with PowerPoint, they can see the slide, hear what you are saying, and write it down; this helps reinforce the knowledge to them. The company that publishes PowerPoint is Microsoft. I will be using PowerPoint in my classroom. I think it is a great tool to teach the students with, and also a great tool for the students to learn how to use for their own projects.
ReplyDeleteI would use a Power Point presentation for the class.Power Point is good for students with different learning styles.It would increase skills for the students from visually learning.I would use Power Point to teach all subjects in my class,espescially for big class projects.
ReplyDeletePowerpoint is great for all different learning styles because you have text and graphics for those learners who are visual. You can add audio for the auditory learners and links to websites and games that engage those kinesthetic learners. You can easily reinforce the knowledge by different visual aides, such as charts and diagrams. Microsoft publishes powerpoint. I can use this software in my own classroom to make notes for classroom presentations as well as having the students use it to create their own projects and presentations.
ReplyDeleteI would use PowerPoint as an Computer Assisted Instruction Program. Powerpoint is a great way to teach students with different learning styles. I think it increases skills in knowledge reinforcement and concept development. It also will help the student because they will be able to hear as well as visually see what is being taught. If the PowerPoint is being used as an outline, the students may be writing the notes down as well. Microsoft publishes the Powerpoint software. I would use PowerPoint in my classroom to teach a chapter by making an outline. I believe it is a great way for students to learn. Many effective presentations can be made to target all the different learning styles of your students. Also, I would assign my students projects to create a PowerPoint presentation. I believe that students will learn more by making their own presentation and they will be able to teach the rest of their classmates too. I believe that teachers will see their students greatly benefit from using this software.
ReplyDeleteI choose Inspiration software, which is made by Inspiration Software Inc. Students can organize their thinking into a variety of topics using digraphs and charts. Students can create concept maps. This software can help all learners. For visual learners they are able to visual see what has been taught. Students can also create outlines, if that is easier for them to understand. This software is also good for working in groups. Students can bounce ideas off each other and help each other make concept maps. Students use knowledge development and concept development to put stuff they learned into an organized map, so they can see what they have learned. I would use this software in my classroom for reinforcing ideas and letting students have a visual idea of what they accomplished.
ReplyDeleteThe CAI software that I would use in a classroom is the power point program. This software is benefitial to all types of learers. It allows visual learners to see the lesson, kinesthetic learners can benefit from creating a powerpoint to reflect on a lesson or even teach their classmates a lesson, and audio learners can take what they have learned in a lesson and format it in a new and interesting way. Power point is extremely helpful in reinforcing knowledge skills because it allows kids to practice using the information they may have just learned in new ways and could potentially teach their classmates more about that topic. Powerpoint is produced by Microsoft. I will use the power point software in my classroom to help reach out to all types of learners. By using it to assist my lesson I can lecture to my audio learners, while my visual learners can see what I'm discussing. I will also be able to add videos to a power point to further demonstrate the topic that I may be teaching. Overall, I find that power point software is extremely benefitial in the classroom and is such diverse software that it can reach multiple learners at one time.
ReplyDeleteOne CAI software is Microsoft PowerPoint. This software differentiates instruction for different learning styles because it gives the user te ability to not only display and create text, but also to create visuals, as well as inserting audio. This software can increase skills in knowledge reinforcement because being able to see information can make it easier to retain information and recall it later. It can help with concept development because being able to see the information as a visual and as text can solidify the information and make it more understandable. It can also help with problem solving skills because it can help people who have trouble learning see the visuals and they can tie the images to that when they are taking a test or quiz and trying to solve a problem. Microsoft publishes PowerPoint. I would use this software in my classroom by presenting new topics as a slideshow presentation.
ReplyDeletePowerpoint is one form of computer assisted instruction. Powerpoint has different applications that allow various learning styles to flourish. Audio can be inserted for audio learners, and pictures and text can be used for visual learners. Powerpoint will help increase skills in reinforcement by giving students another variable to learn from, along with textbooks, worksheets and lectures. Powerpoint is made by microsoft. I will use powerpoint in the classroom along with lecture so the students can see text of what the lecture is about and pictures of the what the lecture is about.
ReplyDeleteThe CAI program that I would use most is MS Word. I chose this program due to its wide availablity. Secondly, it can be used in a variety of lesson plans from journal creation to creating an in-class newspaper. Photos, graphics, charts and graphs can all be imported into the document.
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