Instructional Software Background
Functions of...
Examples of Drill and Practice
Drill and Practice
Classroom Drill and Practice
100
William Norris
Who developed the PLATO teaching system?
100
It is like a human tutor.
What is a tutorial?
100
A student sees questions or problems then chooses or types and answer. The student receives positive or negative feedback.
What is a flashcard activity?
100
Be able to know what was wrong and make quick corrections.
What is a benefit of immediate feedback?
100
Supplement or replace worksheets and homework.
What are strategies for integration?
200
It is designed for supporting instruction and learning.
What is instructional software?
200
It demonstrates and shows how systems work.
What is a simulation?
200
Students complete a whole set of answers by filling in something, usually on a timed basis. Then receive feedback.
What are chart fill-in activities?
200
Math facts, typing skills, language vocabulary, countries and capitals, etc.
What are areas where drill and practice save teachers time?
200
Preparing for tests.
What is a use of Drill and Practice?
300
Drill and Practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, problem solving.
What are examples of instructional software?
300
It increases motivation by adding instructional rules.
What is an instructional game?
300
Students move on to advanced questions after answering correctly a number of questions.
What is a branching drill?
300
They are presented for overly long periods, and are ill suited for certain instruction.
What are some limitations and problems with drill and practice activities?
300
10 to 15 minutes per day.
What is the time limit teachers should set for drill and practice?
400
Multiplatform use, multimedia and game formats, renewed emphasis on directed strategies.
What are some of the most recent developments?
400
It teaches the steps of and gives opportunities to solve problems.
What is problem solving?
400
Students may get more than correct/incorrect feedback. Some give details.
What are extensive feedback activities?
400
Immediate feedback, motivation, and saving teachers time.
What are benefits of drill and practice as identified by Kahn?
400
Split the class into groups and determine best scores or a relay race.
What is a solution to limited technology?
500
The idea that computers could be used to teach was pursued.
What happened in the 1960's and 1970's?
500
You work the problem and find the answer, then get feedback.
What is drill-and-practice?
500
OK or No, try again.
What are examples of feedback?
500
The teacher has control of the presentation rate, answer judging, and there is appropriate feedback.
What are examples of a good drill and practice activity?
500
Functions are matched to the specific learning needs of individuals.
When does drill and practice work best?
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