March 2, 2013

[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Casey Farmer The principal at your building is aware you are in BSU's EdTech Masters program. She was just given the opportunity to apply for a grant that will fund site licenses for new software applications or other online learning activities. She would like you to develop a rubric that will provide clear and comprehensive criteria for judgment of this new software. The funding for this grant is negotiable. Your job is to provide her that rubric. Unfortunately the deadline for the grant is approaching. So, you and a partner will design an original rubric that she can use to justify her selections for this grant.
1. You must highlight clear and comprehensive criteria to score the software. 2. Each member of your group will sample a software application and evaluate them to the rubric you designed. 3. You must include a reference list for the software reviewed and any research used.

References:

Craig, C. F. (n.d.). Teachers software evaluation rubric. Retrieved from http://www.celestecraig.us/teacher evaluation.htm iRubric: Education Software Evaluation Rubric - L33864: RCampus. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2013, from http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=L33864&sp=yes& Miller, K., & Bach, J. (2001). Software evaluation rubric. Retrieved from http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CEg QFjAB&url=http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/sw.eval.rubric2.doc&ei=2ArUfTAM4ye9QTv6oD4DQ&usg=AFQjCNFgc1z4kJ2oqvD6q2xbWwiKqf1cA&bvm=bv.42768644,d.eWU Roblyer, M. D. & Doerling, A. H. (2012). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (6th Ed.). Boston: Pearson Software Evaluation Rubrics. www1.kent.k12.wa.us. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2013. Retrieved from http://www1.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/ITRC/tools/soft_eval_rubrics.pdf

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[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Title: Publisher: URL: Hardware Requirements: Operating System: Memory/Browser Requirements: Format CD-ROM Educational Focus Drill and Practice Problem Solving
(check all that apply)

Date of Copyright: Cost: Subject Area: Grade Level:

DVD
(check all that apply)

Internet Download

Online/Cloud

Game Tutorial

Simulation Reference

Productivity

Software Evaluation Rating Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Good Exemplary Number 1 2 3 4

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[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Software Statement Rating by User Instructional Content Facts come from reliable sources 1 2 3 which are clearly identified Aligns with district curriculum 1 2 3 Content encourages higher levels 1 2 3 of thinking; students are engaged in applying what they learn Objectives are clear 1 2 3 Graphics and Multimedia Multimedia is directly related to 1 2 3 stated purpose and learning goals Program is engaging/enjoyable 1 2 3 Text is legible and print size is 1 2 3 appropriate Colors are used in an effective way 1 2 3 Teacher and Learner Support Materials Program provides students with 1 2 3 additional resources Manual is available with 1 2 3 comprehensive and clearly written instructions Technical support is available 1 2 3 online Assessment Assessment methods are rigorous, 1 2 3 challenging, age appropriate, and attached to learning objectives Pre-Assessment is included 1 2 3 Post-Assessment is included 1 2 3 Monitors and records student 1 2 3 progress and time on task

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Total Points__________

Instructional Content Graphics and Multimedia Teacher and learner support materials Assessment Total (average of median score) Recommend?

median score____ median score____ median score____ median score____

Yes___ No___

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[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Title: Study Island Publisher: Edmentum URL: www.studyisland.com Hardware Requirements: Operating System: Requires Windows 2000 and newer, Requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 and newer Memory/Browser Requirements: Format CD-ROM Educational Focus Drill and Practice Problem Solving
(check all that apply)

Date of Copyright: 2000 Cost: Varies Subject Area: All

Grade Level: prek-12

DVD
(check all that apply)

Internet Download

Online/Cloud

Game Tutorial

Simulation Reference

Productivity

Software Evaluation Rating Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Good Exemplary Number 1 2 3 4

March 2, 2013

[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Software Statement Rating by User Instructional Content Facts come from reliable sources 1 2 3 which are clearly identified Aligns with district curriculum 1 2 3 Content encourages higher levels 1 2 3 of thinking; students are engaged in applying what they learn Objectives are clear 1 2 3 Graphics and Multimedia Multimedia is directly related to 1 2 3 stated purpose and learning goals Program is engaging/enjoyable 1 2 3 Text is legible and print size is 1 2 3 appropriate Colors are used in an effective way 1 2 3 Teacher and Learner Support Materials Program provides students with 1 2 3 additional resources Manual is available with 1 2 3 comprehensive and clearly written instructions Technical support is available 1 2 3 online Assessment Assessment methods are rigorous, 1 2 3 challenging, age appropriate, and attached to learning objectives Pre-Assessment is included 1 2 3

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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[SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC]

Post-Assessment is included 1 Monitors and records student 1 progress and time on task Total Points58/60

2 2

3 3

4 4

Instructional Content Graphics and Multimedia Teacher and learner support materials Assessment Total (average of median score) Recommend?

median score---4 median score---3.5 median score---4 median score---4

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3.88 Yes

Completed by: Casey Farmer