INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE

Name: Kyle Durand

Software Title: Brain Pop- What is Exercise
URL: www.brainpop.com
Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply):
Drill and Practice

Tutorial

Simulation

Instructional Game

e-books/e-references

Features of the Software (check all that apply):

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for
the teacher)
Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
Multi-user or
collaborative functions with others in class
Multi-user or collaborative functions with others
beyond local class
Accessible to students beyond the school day
Accessible via mobile
devices
Multiple languages
Safety, security, and/or privacy features
Strengths of the Software: Great descriptions of each exercise listed, gives great examples of why
the exercises are important
Suggestions for Improvement: Possibly a timer interaction that would allow students to perform
the exercises on a timer and the switch to another exercise
Standards Addressed: See https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Default.aspx
PE1.1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a
variety of activities.
Grade Level/Content Area(s): K-5
Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See
http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy

Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating
Description of how to implement in the class: The equipment needed for this activity in class
would be a computer and projector. Teacher can introduce the topic by relating it to fitness and the
important of exercise. Teacher can ask students to list or name as many exercises that they know.
Teacher can move through each exercise and have students perform each activity.
I believe this is a good lesson idea for elementary students because children at this age do not
really understand the importance of exercise, also they are not aware of all the different types of
exercises that are available. Physical Education is not just about playing sports or games, it is about
establishing a healthy lifestyle idea for each student to carry with them for the rest of their life.
Most students do not like to play just sports, and I believe this is a great way to introduce different
ways to get our students active.
* Examples of common instructional models include whole group, teacher-led, student self-paced, small
group, or individual learning activities. Use as many of these descriptors or other descriptors as apply.