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- 1. Pirate Treasure Hunt Alice Mansour, Amanda Ayoub, Anum Zia, Venishia Hibbert & Amrit Kaur Treasure Hunt Alice Mansour, Amanda Ayoub, Anum Zia, Amrit Kaur & Venishia Hubbert
- 2. Does it provide positive, formative feedback and achievement measures? Simple verbal instructions on how to complete each level Praise is given when a level has completed it successfully. Child is also provided with an item that they will need in order to complete the next level. Encouragement provided when an error is made (try again)
- 3. Does it provide opportunities for practice and review? Child is able to make errors then try again It does have an element of trial & error but after 3 attempts to complete the level, if unsuccessful they are taken back to the main screen. Child cannot review their work as the game does not save the finished product.
- 4. Does the software offer the learner choices and control? The child is given the choice of deciding which game he/she would like to play, however if they don?t pick the ¡°correct¡± level, they are told to go back to the map and choose another level. The software does not allow the child to express their creativity as it is fully structured. In the beginning there is a word game which requires the child to spell 4 different words in order to move on to the main game. If a child cannot spell, he/she will not be able to play the game.
- 5. Who is the software developmentally appropriate for? Why? The software is suitable for children ages six and up In order to play the game, the child must have literacy and numeracy skills spelling, shapes, word knowledge, addition of numbers and time
- 6. Is it appropriately challenging? Provides opportunities to solve problems using literacy and numeracy skills Encourages the use of trial and error to discover correct sequences However, the game does not have other sequences or levels e.g. time once the game has been completed, you cannot play it again therefore, no room for further learning
- 7. Does it have appropriate media and activities? The visuals are neat and colourful The on-screen layout is clean and clutter-free Includes eight problem solving activities one must be completed in order to move onto the next
- 8. Is the Software consistent with curriculum and learning outcomes Problem based software Not self-directed Communication, language, and literacy Vocabulary Phonological Awareness and Phonics Reading Cognition Problem solving Memory Inquiry Classification Measuring time Completing number operations Games with rules Child has to use strategy to complete task before being able to complete next task
- 9. High-Quality Technical Components: Audio and Visual Graphics used are engaging, detailed and clear Colors used are not ?overdone?, do not create a confusing effect Sound used is not distracting and is appropriately delegated (not noisy)
- 10. Other Technicalities User can navigate easily as audible instructions are provided with text There is a way to go back to the previous segment (Click on ?Maps?) Animation is clear as images are big and defined, not small and hard to see (too detailed) There are pictures that help guide the user to another location (on the Map)
- 11. Is the software presented in an Enjoyable and Interesting manner? YES because it is presented in the form of a storyline (do the tasks to find the treasure) Triggers interest, enthusiasm, enjoyment, cooperative learning and solitary play Works with children?s interest (puzzles, spelling, ranging items, building creatively, matching patterns, time concept, calculation etc.)
- 12. Cont¡ Child did not seem to be distracted by surroundings and seemed to focus well on the game solely Software does not only emphasize on making it an enjoyable and interesting experience, it is educational too Promotes motivation as the Pirate helps when mistakes are made and his tone is sympathetic, and when the user makes a good move, the Pirate provides encouragement and praise
- 13. Is the software accessible to children? What are the barriers? Accessibility Very assessable to individuals with iPads Free iPad application Not recommended for classroom use Barriers Only accessible to Apple iPad users School may not be able to provide enough iPads for every student
- 14. References Best Start Panel on Early Learning (2006) Early Learning for Every Child Today: A Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Settings in Ontario. Toronto: ON June S Goyne; Sharon K McDonough; Dara D Padgett The Clearing House; Jul/Aug 2000; 73, 6; Research Library pg. 345