Different Types of Software I Can Use In My Class ( Week 3 )

Drill and practice-Nessy http://www.realspecial.co.nz/dy_nessy.asp This drill-and-practicesoftware is for adolescents and adults.I would use Earobic Step 1 for aiding my students with reading faster , spelling better and improving comprehension of Physical Education terminology when working on general knowledge (i.e.,Volleyball Origin and Development )

Tutorial-Physica Elementa http://www.mathandscience4u.com/ This software would be used in Physical Education doing writings across the curriculum , integrating science in P. E. ( expository, descriptive , and narrative writing ) Students be required to view software and write a minimum of five paragraphs with at least ten sentences per paragraph explaining , describing , or using narration to discuss topic viewed.
Simulation-Oregon Trail http://learningcompany.com/ Students will use software to create sports and games as they travel the Oregon Trail , games and sports will need to be specific to areas traveled.
Instrustional Games-Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego http://www.learningcompany.com/ This software will be used in P.E. to research origin and developmentof games in areas of the USA where they travel.
Problem Solving-Alien Rescue http://www.alienrescue.com/ Students will use this software to explore the solar system finding new planets. On planets that they deem inhabited they are to write an expository paper explaining how to play any sport of their choice to the inhabitants of this planet. ( Developing and incorporating writing in the P. E. classes ).
Integrated Learning Systems-The Compass Learning Odyssey Manager http://www.compasslearning.com/ This software will allow mt students to research origin and development of sports  , integrating how games were developed , history , and terminology and will also allow for cross curriculum learning.