For the purpose of this module, reading programs are placed by themselves and are those educational programs which are designed to teach or give practice in reading skills. There are different varieties of reading programs, many of them being tutorial, drill and practice, or text reconstruction, with some being interactive. Of course, using virtually any computer program requires reading. Learners may be given explicit instruction on different reading skills and how to improve them. Reading programs may consist of short passages with multiple choice comprehension questions appearing throughout the text.
Time spent on the reading activity is tallied.
Use of computerized reading programs may help learners preparing for examinations work on their reading speed and comprehension skills, and can serve as a fun supplement to more traditional instructional reading approaches. Text reconstruction programs require students to type words and phrases in order to recreate a hidden text on a familiar or recently studied theme. Interactive reading programs are those that have the reader determine how a story will branch, so that the same story may have multiple possible endings. Interactive Videodisc Programs . Some videodiscs may also be used through a television monitor, similar to videotapes.