GAME Plan Progress

I am not having the success I had hoped for in finding tutorial software for assistance in high school physical science. I have decided to modify my plan as such, G) Learn more about using digital tools and resources such as computer tutorials and/or mind tools to personalize learning activities and address diverse learning styles. The next phase A) will be to look for and hopefully find information on using tutorials and/or mind tools in biology and/or physical science to address diverse learning styles by personalizing activities. To do this I will use a search engine online. The third and fouth phase M and E will remain virtually the same.

So far I have learned that free software for physical science tutorials does not exist and that I have to find an alternative solution to helping students with diverse learning styles.

Carrying Out My GAME Plan

My GAME Plan is to find suitable computer tutorial programs or software for high school physical science. These programs will include interactive instruction in topics such as metric conversions, speed, force, energy, power, acceleration, waves, etc. The learning strategy that will be utilized is using critical thinking skills (analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating) for problem solving.

I have spent the last few days Googling the topics plus the word "interactive" and at this point I have not found anything that appears to be worth serious evaluation. I have found several simulation programs that are suitable for using in physical science. One site I did locate with guidance from Dr. Krauss' is "Adaptive Curriculum". This site has some programs/tutorials that may prove usable ....but they are not free. I am still looking and trying new search ideas and would welcome any suggestions that anyone may have.

My Personal GAME Plan/Application Wk. #2, EDUC 6713

I have selected two indicators from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) web site to increase my competence and proficiency in. The two indicators I have selected are 2 - A, design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity and 2-C, customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.

To accomplish these task I have developed a GAME Plan. The first phase of my plan (G/Goal) is to learn more about adapting computer tutorials to promote student learning by customizing the tutorial to address students' diverse learning styles. The second phase (A/Action) is to look for and find a computer tutorial program that is designed for high school physical science. To do this I will use a search engine to look online. The third phase (M/Monitor) involves creating a check list inline with the characteristics in figure 4.2, page 54 in our text to use when reviewing software. The forth and final phase (E/Evaluate and Extend) includes utilizing the software with my students to develop their skills in problem solving, finding creative solutions and higher-order thinking that is associated with solving math word problems.

Digital learning tools like computer tutorials will enable students' to work at their own pace, create cooperative learning opportunities, allow me the opportunity to work with those students that need more direct instruction without hampering the progress of those capable of moving at a faster pace and enable me to do a better job of addressing the individual learning styles of my students.