Chapter Eleven - Reflecting on What I Know Q. 3

3) When I integrate problem-solving or educational software into a lesson, what changes will be needed?

When integrating problem-solving/educational software in your lesson, the planning will be similar to that of any integrated lesson. The keys to useing software are a) making sure that your software meets your educational needs, b) utilizes computer functions which are related to your educational objectives, and c) provides not only the content to the students, but also adequate (and appropriate) practice as well as feedback (so that students can continue to practice in areas that they need more work in.) Also, lesson format may need to be tweaked, or completely changed, based on how the educational software meets the classroom needs.


References
Lowther, D. & Morrison, G. (2010). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st Century. Pearson Education. Inc. Boston, MA, USA.