Observation Task 5: Literacy Software /Web-based Programs
Table 5: Documenting Computer Software / Web-based Programs (Example)
Software Title Age Links to the ADEC Curriculum
Range
3-5 Communication, Language, and
SketchBookX years Literacy
Topics covered include reading
and language skills like phonics,
letter recognition, rhyming,
written communication, and
vocabulary.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and
Numeracy
Early maths skills include
number recognition, same and
different, quantities, sizes, and
shapes.
Personal, Social and Emotional
Development
Children can work in pairs, take
turns and cooperate with each
other while exploring this
software.
Knowledge and Understanding
of the World
Use a mouse and keyboard to
interact with age-appropriate
computer software to support
their learning.
Links to Multiple Bits of Comments
Intelligence
Verbal-Linguistic This software package is very
Intelligence easy to use and clearly,
supports learning across
Logical-Mathematical domains in the preschool.
Intelligence The children also love the
characters that assist them in
Interpersonal navigating through the wide
Intelligence variety of interesting
activities provided.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence
Developing hand-eye
coordination in using the
keyboard and mouse.
Visual-Spatial
intelligence
Navigating pathways
through a range of
computer screens