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Instructional
Category: ( ) Simulation ( ) Tutorial ( ) Word Processing |
( ) Reference ( ) Drill ( ) Home
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Software Content |
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The content has educational value for the grade level(s) targeted. |
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The content is free from ethnic, gender, religious, and class stereotypes. |
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The content (both visuals and vocabulary) was age appropriate. |
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All graphs, charts, or other visuals were well designed and accurate. |
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The content of the software can be incorporated into the school curriculum. |
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The content was presented in a clear and logical sequence. |
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Instructional Quality |
Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest) |
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The overall purpose of the software is well defined. |
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The software package achieved this purpose. |
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Graphics, sound, and color used were for appropriate instructional reasons. |
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The student is provided with summaries of performance. |
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The instruction is integrated with previous student educational experiences. |
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The program provides the teacher with student performance records. |
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Technical Quality |
Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest) |
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Students can operate the software program easily and independently. |
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The teacher can install and employ the software package easily. |
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The program flows smoothly from section to section. |
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The program employs prompts or icons to aid the student. |
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Students may start up where they left off on the program. |
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It is easy for the student to exit the program. |
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Instructions |
Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest) |
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User instructions are available within the program and are easily accessed. |
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A teacher lesson plan is provided within the program. |
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Complete installation instructions are included with the package. |
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There is a “menu” to allow the student to access desired program segments. |
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The instructions are clear, complete, and age appropriate. |
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There is a “help” feature to assist the student in operating the software. |
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Overall Evaluation |
Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest) |
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This software package was well worth the purchase price. |
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I would be able to utilize this software program in my own classroom. |
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I would recommend this software program to other educators. |
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I would use this software program at home with my own children/siblings. |
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I would purchase additional software from this producer. |
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This software package met all or most of the above categories. |
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