Suggest Software

What type of software would it be ?



- Game Study Helper Educational Tool Drill, Quiz or Test Generator Problem Solving Assistant Tutorial Simulation Demonstrational or Instructional Classroom Management School Management Other

What would be the goal or purpose of the game or application
or what will be learned by using it ? (Provide detailed description below.)





Please describe your ideal software ...





Is the software for home or school use ?



- Home School Both Home and school

What are the applicable grade levels ?



Pre-School
Primary grades
Elementary grades
High school grades.

If a game, what is the game's genre or characteristics ?



Instructional game
Thinking game or logic puzzle (strategy)
Crossword style game
Word search puzzle
Construction game
Maze game
Adventure game
Arcade game
Board game
Card game
Memory game
War game
Simulation game
Non-violent shooting game (darts, snowballs, etc)
Concept Mapping ???
Other genre (explain below).

What is the software's subject area ?



Not subject-oriented
Arithmetic
Algebra
Vocabulary and Spelling
Grammar
Literature
English words game
Word game in another language
Science
Life Skills
History
Geography
Music
Art
Religion
Business or finance
Typing
Other subject (explain below).

Would the game have a competitive or co-operative playing style ?



- Not competitive (solitaire play) Competitive Co-operative

If a competitive game, what kind ?



Single player against the computer
Competitive play against all other students in the class
Playing with an intelligent and adaptive computer opponent
A pair of players against each other on separate computers
A pair of players taking turns on a single computer.
Teams of players taking turns on a single computer.

If a co-operative game, what kind ?



Co-operative individual play
Co-operative team play with all other students in the class.

If for school use, would it be suited for a SmartBoard ™ ? What is a Smartboard



No SmartBoard Yes, SmartBoard Maybe SmartBoard

Would there be sets of questions ?



No
Yes, free-form answers
Multiple choice
Match questions with answers
Same questions for each student.

Would the software allow a teacher to build your own questions and answers ?



- Yes No

Would there be progressive levels?



No
Yes
Levels based on knowledge
Levels based on score
Levels based on time
Levels periodically adjusted by teacher
Levels based on increased number of questions.

Can the teacher make adjustments to the game while it is in progress ?



- Yes No

If a multi-player game, where would you play ?



- Not multi-player Local area network Internet Network and Internet Taking turns on single computer

If a multi-player game, how would players or teams take turns ?



- Not multi-player Consecutively based on time limit Simultaneous play (free-for-all)

For classroom play, what would you like to monitor or be alerted to ?



No monitoring required
Students' progress or score
Alert on student inactivity
Alert when the highest score achieved
Alert when a goal is achieved
Alert on too many wrong answers.

Would the game have scoring ?



Yes
No.

Would you need to maintain a history of scores ?



Yes
No.

Would you need to maintain a history of common mistakes ?



Yes
No.

Would you need to graph and compare scores or response times ?



Yes
No.

If there is a time limit, what it would be based on ?



Player handicap
Levels.

Would the game need to be adaptable to different learning styles ?



No
Yes, Auditory ???
Yes, Visual ???
Yes, Kinesthetic & Tactile. ???
If YES, please explain how the game could adapt ?


Who are you ?



- Student Parent Educator Other

If you'd like a reply, please enter your e-mail address ...




... and type it again to be sure it's correct ...