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Lauren, Stephanie, Tanya, Victoria & Kelsey. Software Assignment Dora’s Number Pyramid!. Dora’s Number Pyramid provides the player with the opportunity to take part in a “fill-in-the-number” game, in order to release all of the animals from the pyramid
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Lauren, Stephanie, Tanya, Victoria & Kelsey Software AssignmentDora’s Number Pyramid!
Dora’s Number Pyramid provides the player with the opportunity to take part in a “fill-in-the-number” game, in order to release all of the animals from the pyramid Dora gives 2 numbers to cross the river, and the player must fill in the appropriate number To fill in the number the player is given 3 different numbers to choose from, and a certain order the numbers are in (1,2,3 or 3,2,1) This game promotes counting, number identification, critical thinking and problem solving Game description and purpose
Bright & vibrant colours DORA! Interesting environment Enjoyable music and sounds Inviting and open setting Large, colourful buttons (“PLAY”, “GO”, etc.) Environment that is similar to the one on the show, Dora the Explorer attractiveness
Does it provide opportunities for practice and review? Dora reviews the numbers as they are presented; the game provides trial and error opportunities as there are numerous times for the player to fill in the correct number Does the software offer the learning choices and control? The game does not offer the player choice as most things are provided for the player, such as numbers, animals, seriationand counting Does it allow for social interaction? Dora’s Number Pyramid allows for limited social interaction as it is a one player game. The game allows for players to interact together, and develop the correct responses, but only one player is responsible for the control of the game Benefits & choice
Who is the software developmentally appropriate for? Dora’s Number Pyramid is developmentally appropriate for 3 & 4 year olds Why? *reference developmental profiles Is the software appropriately challenging? ** discussion *reference developmental profiles again
Is this software appropriately challenging for 4 year olds? Do the activities challenge and stimulate the player’s learning experience? Is the software easily accessible? Do you think a certain curriculum would use this game for children? Questions & comments