Digital Blog Post #E : Chapter 7

After reading this chapter there are a few concepts I found to be very interesting. In this chapter, I really got a better understanding on how technology really generates problem solving and learning for students. To begin with, computer programs, and websites for students are great for learning and receiving immediate feedback! This is a great way for students to learn their strengths and weaknesses and fix the problems they may be having with certain topics or concepts. Not only is this an important strategy, but technology can make it an easier process. Technology can make students more engaged in their learning rather than just taking in various information from a book.
The website, Learning Games and Tests for Kids, is a great tool to test students and give them immediate feedback on their knowledge and what they should work on.

The second concept I found to be very interesting is the comparison of different educational software and apps and how they teach students in different ways. There are many apps and online programs that can really impact the learning of students. Some may be based on mathematical computations and others strictly based on writing and digital reading tools. While all these websites are very useful and helpful in learning, there are certain precautions students and teachers must take to use this technology.




The third concept that I found to be very interesting is the different types of problem solving and inquiry learning software.

1. Composing and Calculating Software
2. Building, Inventing, and Creating Software
3. Visual Thinking and Concept Mapping Software

Resources

Using Technology to Inspire Creativity. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhc9Ywn0mXE

Quiz Hub: Educational Quiz Games. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2015, from http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm