Observation Task 5: Literacy Software / Web-based Programs
Table 5: Documenting computer software / Web-based Programs
Software Title
Range
“Planet Boing”
the reward app by iLearn for
alphabet, spelling and phonics
Age Links to the ADEC Links to Multiple Comments
Curriculum Intelligences
3-6 Verbal-Linguistic This software
years KLTC9- listen and Intelligence package is very
old. respond to simple easy to use and
verbal questions. Logical- clearly, supports
KLLK1- explore Mathematical learning across
Intelligence domains in the
letters through play. I
preschool.
think the Planet Boing
Interpersonal The children also
app is useful for Intelligence love the aliens that
young age because it assist them in
designed with Bodily-Kinesthetic navigating through
educational and child Intelligence the wide variety of
development experts. Developing hand- interesting activities
As well it engages the eye coordination in provided.
child to learn more using the keyboard
without feeling board. and mouse.
Visual-Spatial
Communication, intelligence
Language, and Navigating
Literacy pathways through a
Topics covered include range of computer
reading and language screens
skills like phonics, letter
recognition, rhyming,
written communication,
and vocabulary.
Problem Solving,
Reasoning and
Numeracy
Early math’s skills
include number
recognition, same and
different, quantities,
sizes, and shapes.
Personal, Social and
Emotional
Development
Children can work in
pairs, take turns and
cooperate with each
other while exploring
this software.

Knowledge and
Understanding of the
World
child to take pictures
with the cute little
aliens they have
created. The planet
grows richer as your
child plays with the
Boings and new
decorations and
character appears