Commercial Software Programs Approved for Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades: Another Sobering Reality

Autor/inn/en	Lovell, Meridith; Phillips, Linda
Titel	Commercial Software Programs Approved for Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades: Another Sobering Reality
Quelle	In: Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42 (2009) 2, S.197-216 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1539-1523
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Student Needs; Computer Software; Reading Instruction; Problems; Writing Instruction; Elementary Schools; Reading Programs; Program Evaluation; Program Effectiveness; Educational Policy; Evaluation Criteria; Instructional Effectiveness; Educational Technology; Technology Integration; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Software Evaluation; Computer Interfaces; Instructional Design; Foreign Countries; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Leseunterricht; Problemsituation; Schreibunterricht; Elementary school; Grundschule; Volksschule; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Unterrichtserfolg; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Softwareanalyse; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Ausland; Kanada
Abstract	This article reports the results of a systematic and comprehensive evaluation of the suitability of 13 commercially available, authorized software programs for teaching reading and writing in the primary grades. These programs were assessed on interface design, content, instructional design, whether manufacturers' educational claims were supported by the programs, and appropriateness to supplement reading and writing instruction. Regardless of date of publication, most software programs were judged to be noninstructional, in that they did not track student progress, provide feedback, or adapt to suit student needs. Many used decade-old interface design and program functions as well as content features, thereby limiting their usefulness as educational tools. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10