I.B.G Phonics Programme

The I.B.G. Phonic Programme is an educational product developed by Olive Reyes Clarke of Trinidad and Tobago. The programme is designed to get the best performance from children across the world. Musical, ejoyable and exciting.

The programme features two volumes.

Volume one contains 30 minutes musical audio cassettes, an alphabet chart, word building cards, letters for building words, vowel card, consonant card, reading book and instructions.

The objective of this volume is to get young children to develop reading in a short time, to increase concentration span and to develop critical thinking.

Volume two contains 30 minutes music cassette, phonic drill charts, consonant blends booklets and workbooks. It aims to further drill phonics and develop composition, comprehension and vocabulary.

This programme causes children who are exposed to it to go out in schools as an advantage over others who were not exposed to it. They are better able to read. As we know, reading is an important variable in determining how successful one would be in his/her academic study.

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KINDLE-WIRELESS READING DEVICE

Tired of carrying heavy books? A solution is here for you, a kindle. A kindle is a wiereless reading device, portable and easy to carry. It is lighter and thinner than a typical paper bag and holds over 200 titles. It's revolutionary electronic paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that look and reads like real paper. Easy to use; no computer and cables required.

The kindle makes it easy to study anywhere, whether it be in the back of a taxi or at the mall. This increases the likelihood of one studying. It is suitable for people who are studying and have many books to carry around to read. Books can be easily accessible. It is suitable for busy people because they can purchase books directly from the kindle. It is also useful for people who do not like carrying load and have to travel.

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Jenelle Alexander: Edutainment

Jenelle Alexander: Edutainment

Edutainment

Educational software is used to make learning easier. People learn in different ways. Educational software helps facilitate the different learning styles of individuals.

Edutainment is one type of educational software. This is the merger of computer games and educational software into one product. It is primarily about entertainment but also educates. This type of software normally do not involve educational advisors and is not structured towards school curricula. It is very useful for children. It's purpose is to make learning fun for children since children enjoy playing and having fun. Making learning fun would also motivate children to want to learn, therefore, making their academic performance higher.It is important for teachers to recognise the various learning styles of individuals and use different strategies so each child can benefit. Edutainment is only one of the many softwares that help meet the different learning sytles of children or more so individuals
Example: Computer programs such as Nintendo can be used to educate children. Nintendo games can be created to teach children how to add, spell or other areas that will be helpful in increasing their academic performance. This will capture children's interest because most children love playing computer games. Hence, making it fun and also educating them.

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Educatinal Technology

This is my third day in Educational Technology class. This class is one of my favourite. I am having some problems with the blog but I am sure that problem will be sorted out with practice.