Find a computer program that claims to help children learn basic facts and try it out. There are many such programs on the market. Most focus on encouraging development of quick responses, but a few...

Find a computer program that claims to help children learn basic facts and try it out. There are many such programs on the market. Most focus on encouraging development of quick responses, but a few encourage use of thinking strategies. Write a half-page review of the computer program (similar to those published in teacher journals). In your review you should identify the name and publisher of the program, the cost, and the type of hardware required to run it. Explain how the program works. Include answers to the following questions:

● Does the program help children learn strategies for basic facts?

● Does the program keep track of student progress?

● Does the program modify the facts presented to the student according to which ones he or she has gotten right or wrong in the past?

● Do you think the program would be effective in promoting quick recall of facts? Why?

● Do you think children would enjoy using this program? Why?

● How would you use such a program if your classroom had only one or two computers?

● Would you recommend this program to other teachers? Why?