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Instructional Software Evaluation Criteria

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Software Evaluation Software selection and evaluation is a

necessary part of teaching and learning. The selection of content-rich instructional

software should be based on a variety of criteria including: Content, assessment, ability levels, ease of use, documentation and technical support, technical quality.

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Evaluating Software Applications I- Content

The content is accurate and factual. The content is educationally appropriate. The content is free of errors. The content meets your learning goals and objectives. The content is age appropriate. The content is free of stereotypes and cultural bias. The content meets district and stat standards.

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Evaluating Software Applications 2- Design

Effective use of multimedia elements.Effective and appropriate feedback.Allowing branching.Providing appropriate links.Motivating learners.

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Evaluating Software Applications 3- Ability levels

Can software be used with various ability and academic levels? Can software adjust the academic level and students move through the skills? So, The user level can be set by the teacher. The user level automatically advances. The software cover a verity of ability /skill levels .

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Evaluating Software Applications 4- Assessment

Software has built-in assessment and reporting tools. Assessment methods are appropriate and suited to learning objectives. Software document and records student progress by evaluating progress reports. Teacher easily can assess student's progress by evaluating progress reports.

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Evaluating Software Applications 5- Ease of use

Directions are clear. Student can exit program at any time. Students can restart the program where they stopped. The software is reliable and free of disruption by. system errors.

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Student opinion is important in these criteria

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Evaluating Software Applications 6- Technical Quality

Animation and graphics are used well. Audio (voice input/ output) is used well. Feedback prompts are appropriate.

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Evaluating Software Applications 7- Documentation and Support

The teacher / instructor manual is clear and thorough. The software has an 800\888 support number. On line technical support is available. Help and tutorials are clear and easy to use.

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Evaluating Web Resources

Authority Is the author clearly identified? Examine the credentials of the author of the Web

site Has the author or organization listed experience,

position, education, or other credentials?

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Evaluating Web Resources Affiliation

Who is the Web site associated with?

Examine the URL and domain name

Purpose and Objectivity

Is the content provided as a service?

Is the content unbiased?

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Evaluating Web Resources Content and Learning Process

Is the content valid and appropriate? Does the information relate to your needs? What topics are covered? For what level is the information written? Do the links within the site add value?

Audience and currency Is the content suitable for your students? Is the content up to date and timely?

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Evaluating Web Resources Design

Effective use of multimedia elements.Effective and appropriate feedback.Allowing branching.Providing appropriate links.Motivating learners.Downloaded in acceptable time.

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