There
are many benefits to using problem-solving or educational software. With my daughter being in high school, her
school does not have enough books to distribute to all the students, therefore,
they must use notes given by the teachers and internet to help in their
learning process. One of my favorite
websites is www.purplemath.com. This website gives step by step instructions
to solve problems. This site reminds me
of the way I learned to do math and which made me really want to work with
numbers. I have been able to find
assistance with everything from elementary mathematics to calculus. I have also been able to find some assistance
with College Algebra when the professor would only show us how to solve the
problems using a calculator and no other way.
Selecting
the correct software can be difficult. I
know when I am using software with my students; it depends on their level of
understanding. Purple Math has become
one of my favorites because it gives step by step instructions on solving
problems. There are other websites I
have used and recommended to students depending on their level of understanding
of what they are currently studying. If
the students have an idea of the concept, there are other sites which might be
more helpful to the students without having them go back to the elementary
level for learning the concepts. A
teacher should have a list of sites in order to be able to give it to the
students when they request additional information and are unable to understand
the explanation being provided.
When
integrating problem-solving or educational software into a lesson, I would use the
software as a means of enhancing on the concept. It would not be where technology took over
the lesson and the students were expected to know the information. The lesson would be taught to the students
and technology would help students to better understand what has been
taught. Hopefully, it will answer the
questions students are embarrassed, or afraid, to ask.
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