Software Evaluation Rubric- Lydia Lozano and Loretta Cooper Name: Lydia School: Software Title: Madcap Logic

Creativity Express Online What are the instructional goals and objectives?

Who is the Target Audience? 2nd-8th

Madcap Logic is an online program that contains interactive challenges that reinforces curriculum and allows students to apply new knowledge through hands-on activities.
What hardware and operating system is needed to run the software:

High speed internet, web browser and a Flash Player.

What kind of technical support if available:

Customer service is available either by phone, email or by mail. Also, there is a list of frequently asked questions to troubleshoot most problems.

Summarize the instructional strategies the software makes use of (drill and practice, tutoring, lecturing, games and simulations, collaborative projects):

Madcap caters to the students who are part of the digital native age. Lessons are built around creative illustrations and fun characters that challenge the student to apply concepts that have been learned. Madcap opens up students creative process and also improves their critical thinking skills. This online service for teachers and students (grades 2-8) is an online platform that is easily accessed and fun for younger ages.

What are the initial costs for a single copy? $379.00 per year Can this software be upgraded, if so what is the cost: Everything is online

And for multiple copies:

Sample Software Evaluation: Madcap Logic Creativity Express Online http://www.madcaplogic.com/

Educational Software Evaluation Rubric

Indicate a score for each category. (3=Outstanding, 2=Average, 1=Poor, 0=Deficient) Please answer the following question. Does the software .?
3 Outstanding (3+ qualities) 2 Average (2+ qualities) 1 Poor (1 quality) 0 Deficient

Meet the curriculum standards of school or District Facilitate instruction, learning, and/or Assessment Have clear and complete directions for students to perform required tasks and easy to use Have clear and complete directions available for simple installation and registration process Let teachers easily assess students progress by evaluating the outcomes provided within the product Include options for accessibility for diverse Users Include an accessible support system Have multiple means of motivating students Challenge students imagination Include collaborating, sharing, or progressmonitoring capabilities

X X X X X X X X X X

Total Points: 27

Total Points
0-15

Software Outcome
This software minimally meets school or district needs. This software should be updated or replaced. This software meets several school or district needs. Software updates might be needed. Troubleshooting and a thorough evaluation might be needed to find ways to improve this current software.

16-23

24-33

Excellent! This software meets many school or district needs. The software is cost efficient and aligns with expectations.

Software Evaluation Rubric- Lydia Lozano and Loretta Cooper Name: Loretta Cooper School: Software Title:

Pixie Who is the Target Audience? 2nd-5th grade

What are the instructional goals and objectives?

Share ideas, imagination, and understanding through text, original artwork, voice narration, and images.

What hardware and operating system is needed to run the software:

Windows 7, Bista, and 8, Windows XP (2GB RAM Suggested) Maintosh (512 MB RAM Suggestied) Pixie App - iOS, Android, Kindle Fire
What kind of technical support if available:

Frequently Asked Questions provided Support Request number

Summarize the instructional strategies the software makes use of (drill and practice, tutoring, lecturing, games and simulations, collaborative projects):

Students can type, paint, collaborate

record their voice to make digital stories and movies. Student can

using real-time collaboration tools.

And for multiple copies:

What are the initial costs for a single copy?

$39.00

Can this software be upgraded, if so what is the cost:

$24.00

(5-24) $28.00 (25-99) $25.00 (100-499) $22.00 (500 plus) $20.00

Software Title: Pixie

Educational Software Evaluation Rubric

Indicate a score for each category. (3=Outstanding, 2=Average, 1=Poor, 0=Deficient) Please answer the following question. Does the software .?
3 Outstanding (3+ qualities) 2 Average (2+ qualities) 1 Poor (1 quality) 0 Deficient

Meet the curriculum standards of school or District Facilitate instruction, learning, and/or Assessment Have clear and complete directions for students to perform required tasks and easy to use Have clear and complete directions available for simple installation and registration process Let teachers easily assess students progress by evaluating the outcomes provided within the product Include options for accessibility for diverse Users Include an accessible support system Have multiple means of motivating students Challenge students imagination Include collaborating, sharing, or progressmonitoring capabilities

x x x

x x x x x x x

Total Points

26

Total Points
0-15

Software Outcome
This software minimally meets school or district needs. This software should be updated or replaced. This software meets several school or district needs. Software updates might be needed. Troubleshooting and a thorough evaluation might be needed to find ways to improve this current software.

16-23

24-33

Excellent! This software meets many school or district needs. The software is cost efficient and aligns with expectations.

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Albrecht, Steven, Dixon, H. (2011) Software Evaluation Rubric. Retrieved from
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