After reading this chapter and completing the learning activities for it, you should be able to:
- Define five software functions (drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, and problem solving) according to their unique features, benefits, and limitations, and identify examples of each.
- Define integrated learning systems (ILSs) according to their unique features, benefits, and limitations, and identify examples of ILS products.
- Identify one or more types of instructional software functions that could meet classroom needs.
- Plan lesson activities that integrate instructional software using a directed learning strategy.
- Plan lesson activities that integrate instructional software using a constructivist or combination learning strategy.
- Use appropriate methods to evaluate instructional software according to essential criteria.
