Entry 001

Dragon's Log.
StarDate: 31st. January, 2010.

These are the voyages of the Starship..."SilverDragon".

The Saga of the second semester course..."Educational Technology".

Educational Software is  computer software which is used primarily for  teaching or self-learning.

The Reader Rabbit educational software will be discussed. 

WHAT IT IS:

 This franchise was created in 1986 by The Learning Company. The Reader Rabbit series makes up  the greater part of software titles available in the franchise. The software is grade-based and subject-based and designed to teach skills such as Language Arts and Mathematics in a fun environment of music, games and lovable characters.

RELEVANCE/SUITABILITY/USEFULNESS:

Reader Rabbit titles are available for all age groups up to nine years old including toddlers. The software is user friendly and the curriculum addressed in each title is relevant to each age group. The approach of learning via song and games is the perfect example of our ideal of the holistic development of the individual. Our curriculum is also based on teaching Language Arts by applying the phonics approach. There are many Reader Rabbit titles which have great emphasis on the use of phonics. The characters are lovable and portray positive values like honesty and teamwork, which make them good examples of role  models for students. With the proper permission, I think that Reader Rabbit should be made available on computers in the school environment since it has proven beyond a doubt to enhance the Language and Math skills of students.

Below are some youtube.com links showing the application of Reader Rabbit Software.

Reader Rabbit Ages 4-6

Reader Rabbit Pre-School

2 year old using Reader Rabbit Software