INSTRUCTIONAL

SOFTWARE

Choose one Instructional Software title. Complete all fields in the following template to describe the
software and how you would use this product in your future classroom to help students achieve required
learning standards.
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Name: Jessica Spivey

Software Title: Brain Pop
URL: https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/mainidea/
Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply):
Drill and Practice Tutorial Simulation Instructional Game e-books/e-references
Features of the Software (check all that apply):
Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for
the teacher) Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students Multi-user or
collaborative functions with others in class Multi-user or collaborative functions with others
beyond local class Accessible to students beyond the school day Accessible via mobile
devices Multiple languages Safety, security, and/or privacy features
Strengths of the Software: Bright colors, various topics, mixture of software, activities, ability to
create quizzes
Suggestions for Improvement: A list of the free options, more free options, more topics to choose
from

Standards Addressed: See https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Default.aspx

ELAGSE7SL2: Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue
under study.

Grade Level/Content Area(s): K-8
Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See
http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Description of how to implement in the class: Students will watch the Brain Pop video on Main
Idea. After watching and discussing the video, I will hand out copies of the graphic organizer given
in the Activities under the video. Prior to this day, students will be asked to bring in an article of
their choice. The article can be from a magazine, newspaper, a blog, or any other news source. This
will cover the diverse media listed in the standard. With this article, students will list the main
idea, at least 2 supporting details and any related facts. After completing their organizers, students
will share theirs with the people at their tables.
* Examples of common instructional models include whole group, teacher-led, student self-paced, small
group, or individual learning activities. Use as many of these descriptors or other descriptors as apply.