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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 2- Design
 Effective use of multimedia elements.
 Effective and appropriate feedback.

 Allowing branching.

 Providing appropriate links.

 Motivating learners.

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 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 variety of ability /skill levels .

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 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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 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.

Student opinion is important in

these criteria

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 6- Technical Quality
Animation and graphics are used well.
 Audio (voice input/ output) is used well.

Feedback prompts are appropriate.

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 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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 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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 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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 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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