Problem Solving

Problem Solving software is associate with cognitivist learning theory as students are taught using cognitive strategy which involves lots of thinking process.

Problem solving is much more complicated learning compare to drill and practice, these type of problem cannot be solved by simply memorization it is mainly to promote students thinking skills.

These types of programme will enhance student from thinking to simulation where students try to solve the problem related to real life situation.

Multimedia Encyclopaedia And Electronic books 

It is a software where we can store huge database with full text, still images, animation, audio and video so that the students can use the software to access any desired information and even download relevant data. Electronic book presents textual information for reading, but are supplemented with other types of multimedia information.

Integration With Lesson 

• Teacher should allow sufficient time for students to explore and interact with the software.
• Teacher may first demonstrate the steps to solve the problems, and then ask students to provide other methods to solve the same problem using this software.
• Teacher may provide the students to solve the problem in pares or group and let them present their activity.

How to use in the classroom:

• Teachers might demonstrate the variety of ways to search information.
• Teachers should provide very clear questions that the students can answer with the software.
• Teachers can assign topics for groups of students to do research by searching information stored in the software.