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Design Factors for Educational Software

This case study explores the design factors and technical considerations in developing educational software, specifically MathAmigo by Valiant Technology. It examines the importance of personalized learning through technology, effective resource management, and the role of teachers in integrating ICT into mathematics instruction for KS1, KS2, and KS3. The study highlights how to raise performance, provide immediate feedback, and foster positive attitudes in students using handheld devices. Insights from research in mathematics teaching and technology's impact on learning outcomes are discussed.

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Design Factors for Educational Software

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  1. Design Factors for Educational Software A Case Study Dave Catlin CEO, Valiant Technology

  2. MathAmigo – a Case Study Issues • Educational • Managing Resources • Technical Factors • Design Considerations Your Helping Hand Maths Software for KS1, KS2 and KS3

  3. Need? • Develop a Mathematics Product • USP • Open Solution • Research Mathematics Teaching • Drive to raise performance • Teacher’s Time

  4. Use of ICT? • Most Effective: • Conventional Instruction alone • Technology alone • Teachers and technology working together • Effectiveness • Learn Faster • Remember more • Positive attitudes Various papers: Dalton & Hannifin

  5. NCET ILS Research • Management Model • Pedagogical Issues

  6. Summary Technology

  7. Handheld Research and Viability • AlphaSmart/Brain Box • Southampton University Handheld Project • Privacy • Immediate Feedback: Encouraging Trial and Improvement Strategies • Games type environment Briggs and Meredith

  8. MathAmigo System Personalised Activities Results

  9. MathAmigo Manager

  10. A Handheld Environment • Personalised • Privacy • Motivation • Student Interaction • Feedback • Tutorial Support • Performance Adjustment • Teacher Alert • Analysis • Monitor Work

  11. Modes of Use • School Ownership • Individual • Shared • Student Ownership

  12. Which Handheld? Classic MathAmigo Palm

  13. Basic Issues • Screen • Human Interface • Memory • Processor Speeds • Communications • Duty Cycle • Durability • Power Supply

  14. Communications • IR • Bluetooth • WiFi

  15. Usability • Duty Cycle • Durability • Power Supply

  16. Form Factors • Screen • Size • Resolution • Human Interface • Navigation Methods

  17. The Future • Personalised Learning needs personal technology • Personal technology will take many forms: in the next decade the computer will leave its box and come in many shapes and forms

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