Chapter 6

Instructional Software in My Care

This activity aims to search for further instructional software that can be used
in instruction and activities of a specific lesson.

Explore the internet to look for at least 5 instructional software of your chosen
topic related to your major that may be used in instruction and giving of activities to
improve students’ skills. Identify whether it is a Drill-and-Practice, Tutorial,
Instructional Game, Simulation, or Problem-Solving Software. Describe its function
and usability.

Specialization: Technology and Livelihood Education

Topic: Information and Communications Technology
Website from Where the
Instructional Instructional Software is found Functions/Usability
Software
1. https://www.typing.com/ Here, students use drill
Typingweb.com and practice exercises to
(Drill and learn how to properly
Practice) type. Keyboarding skills
are one of the most
essential tools a student
can have when working
with
technology. Additionally,
this site is completely
free, allows teachers to
monitor student progress,
and hosts a collection of
entertaining typing
games.
2. Quizlet.com https://quizlet.com/ This online flashcard tool
(Drill and is one of the simplest and
Practice) easy ways to use drill and
practice exercises. In the
computer classroom, this
site can be used to help
students learn new
vocabulary associated
with unfamiliar software
and hardware.
3. https://www.oreilly.com/ This site offers an
Infiniteskills.com extensive library of
(Tutorials) downloadable
tutorials. Lessons on a
wide variety of software
types can be instantly
purchased, downloaded
and viewed. They also
have multi-user licensing
agreements for teachers
to use with an entire
class.
4. Microsoft’s http://gordonbell.azurewebsites.n This simulation allows
Walk Through et/tcmwebpage/walkthroughpress students to explore and
Computer kit.pdf interact with the inner
workings of a basic
computer. Despite being
slightly dated, this
simulation provides a
hands-on simulation of
computer components.
5. https://www.poptropica.com/ This site allows students
Poptropica.com to interact, collaborate,
and explore a virtual
world while solving
problems and learning
from each
other. Poptropica has a
vast environment which
includes games,
simulations, and problem
solving situations of all
kinds.