Types of Instructional Software

• Compass Learning Odyssey-Integrated learning systems
• http://www.compasslearning.com/
• I will be able to use this site because it supports the common core which covers the curriculum. This program will allow me to do a pre-assessment  to know  my students’ starting points.  Next, I can design or use assignments that will help them maintain or improve on those common core standards. I will be able to monitor the students’ progress and provide additional support if needed to help the students.

• Quizlet -Drill and Practice
• http://quizlet.com/ 
•  I have used and I will continue to use this site with my students. I make quizzes and flashcards for my students to practice for their vocabulary tests and major tests on whatever course of study we are on during the year.  

•  Spongelab Biology - Build-A-Body and Learn Anatomy-Instructional games  
• http://www.fi.edu/school/math2/index.html 
• I will use this site when I teach my human body and cell units to help to the students understand the concept. They will be able to understand the functions of the organelles of the cell and organ systems. Also, the students will be able to identify different types of cells and understand how the organ systems work together.  

•   Cell Games-Tutorial  
• http://wwnw.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/cell_tutorial.htm 
• I will use this site to help my students to learn parts of the cell and their functions. Additionally, I will use  it with any student that needs any additional assistance. For example, if a student needs to take  re-test, he/she will have complete this tutorial. This help me to know if the student understands the concept retesting.  

•   Furry Family-Simulations  
• http://vital.cs.ohiou.edu/steamwebsite/downloads/FurryFamily.swf 
• I will use this site when I teach the genetics unit. Using this site, it will help the students understand how to a Punnett square. They will be able to understand the difference between phenotype, genotype, a probability.  

•   Open-end Math Problems-Problem Solving  
• http://www.fi.edu/school/math2/index.html 
• I will use this site to help students become or maintain proficiency with open-ended problem solving questions for measurements, data, statistics and probability which are important concepts in math and science. Also, I will require the students to explain in writing how they arrived at their solutions. This will help students improve their writing skills, too.