http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_April_18/ai_73349784
This article is about a company that received a grant to create software that would increase students' cognitive abilities. The work for this software is based upon research that the company conducted to determine how children develop effective cognitive skills. There are two problems with the rolling out of the software once it is created, though. The first being that the makers want to incorporate the software into schools in a one-to-one setting (not cost effective for schools). The other issue is that there are too few teachers trained in the program for a large-scale release of the software. The makers of the software state in the article that the plan is to increase the cognitive skills of students so they can learn in a fashion similar to those who received some pre-scool education.
I was interested to see this article. I wanted to see the results of their study on cognitive development so I could use it when I make my curriculum software. I will keep an eye out for further development of this software so I may be able to use it for my lower functioning students.
2 comments:
I despise the term "not cost effective"! Unfortunately, I get it too often. There are so many things that I want for my kids. Tools and software to make it easier for them to learn...they are out there. The school system is not willing to find the money to help kids like mine!
Thanks for sharing this article. I would also like to keep tracking their progress because I would like to see the specialized computer-based curriculum succeed.
Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth
Teacher training is another large expense noted in the article. If teachers do not know how to properly utilize the software, it will not be implemented effectively. Yet, many budgets are trimmed or being trimmed in this area. I am very fortunate in my present position to have a mentor who shares my enthusiasm for integrating technology into our nursing program. We share knowledge and programs with any faculty who are interested.
KB
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