Academic Software Evaluation Form

1.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Overall Score: 9

Brain Pop!
https://www.brainpop.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio Simulati
l
Practi
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ce
Game

Proble
m
Solvin
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Puzzle

Acade
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Databa
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Other

Cute is very colorful and interactive

They cite is very easy to use and maneuver through
Directions are clear and offered through audio and visual
Can save progress through account
Can be used for children of all ages
Offers many games, quizzes, and activities that follow
common core
Search option available

Works with all browsers

Doesnt require specific software
If you use the auditory tools of the cite, speakers and
microphones would be required.

If some of my students are struggling with addition ad

subtraction problems, this website could provide fun
games and activities to allow them to work independently
to develop a better understanding.
If I were teaching my students the U.S. Presidents, this
cite provides a great visual activity to help the children
memorize the past presidents.

2.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Overall Score: 8

FunBrain
http://www.funbrain.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio
l
Practi
nal
ce
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

Very colorful and appealing

Organized by grade level, easy to use
Search options available
Mostly designed for younger students
Progress cant be saved
Directions are clear and easy to follow

Works for all browsers

No specific software needed
No microphone, needed but it does offer sounds with the
ability to be muted

I think this cite could be a great use for reward. The

games are fun and appealing to the children but are still
educational.
I also think that this could be a great way for students to
use during down time. When transitioning and waiting for
peers to finish, students could learn through FunBrains
activities.

3.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Quizlet
quizlet.com
Tutoria Drill &
l
Practi
ce

Educatio
nal
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

Not very colorful, but very organized

Easy to use
Directions are clear
Many different ways to maneuver through material (what
works best for the student)
Can save progress with account
Search options provided

Must sign up and create account for extended use

Works with all browsers
No special software needed
Audio and visual aspects provided, speaker necessary for
auditory tools

Quizlet is a great study tool that can help my students

prepare for tests and quizzes.
This cite could also be use to teach my students how to
create flashcards and how important it is to utilize
flashcards as study tools.

Overall Score: 9

4.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses

Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio
l
Practi
nal
ce
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

Colors are relatively bland

Designed for older, more developed students
Many search options
Direction is clear, easy to use
Allows access to scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles
Articles can be downloaded and saved.

Works with all browsers

No specific software needed
Speakers and microphones not needed
Free to use

(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

In a group of older students, I could use Google scholar to

teach students how to conduct credible research. Good
researching techniques can help a student their entire life.
Students could use google scholar to conduct research on
assignments and topics they are passionate about. It is
great place to find credible information.

Overall Score: 9

5.
Software Title
& Web
Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical

CoolMath.com
Coolmath.com
Tutoria
l

Drill &
Practi
ce

Educatio
nal
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Very colorful and interactive

For all ages of math concepts
Search options available
Clear directions and explanations
Can not save progress
Easy to use

Acade
mic
Datab
ase

Other
Easy to
grasp
math
topic
explanatio
ns

Aspects
(Best browser
for viewing site;
speakers/micro
phone
required?;
ability to turn
off sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least
2 ways this
software could
be useful in
your classroom)

Works with all browser

No specific software needed
Sound is optional/ can be muted
Speakers need for audio opttions

I could use this cite for students who are struggling with
math concepts or have a disliking for math in general.
Hearing the concepts from a different perspective could
help the students understand.
This cite could also be used as a downtime activity,
because it does also have educational games for the
students.

Overall Score: 9

6.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,

Amoured Penguin
http://www.armoredpenguin.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio Simulati
l
Practi
nal
on
ce
Game

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Somewhat colorful
Easy to use and understand
Designed for all grade levels
Directions are clear and easy to follow
Can not save progress

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Limited search options

Multiple options for students to choose from

Works with all browsers

No additional software needed
Audio elements available/ Speaker needed
Has the ability to mute

I will utilize this cite to allow my study to develop critic

thinking skills on specific tools.
The cite has great math building activities and I would use
this when teaching difficult math topics.

Overall Score: 8

7.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Atomic Learning
https://www.atomiclearning.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio Simulati
l
Practi
nal
on
ce
Game

Proble
m
Solvin
g/

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

Puzzle
Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Limited use of color

Easy to use and maneuver through
Directions and tutorials are clear and easy to follow
Can save progress through account
Very useful to teachers for training purposes
Search options available
Certifications available

Works with all browsers

Must have adobe reader
Speakers necessary for training videos
Muting available

I would use this cite to train and prepare to use

technological devices the most effectively.
I could also expose my students to the training so that my
students and I could develop a greater understanding for
software applications.

Overall Score: 10

8.
Software Title

National Geographic Kids

& Web
Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser
for viewing site;
speakers/micro
phone
required?;
ability to turn
off sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least
2 ways this
software could
be useful in
your classroom)

Overall Score: 10

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Tutoria
l

Drill &
Practi
ce

Educatio
nal
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other
Educatio
nal
videos

Great use of color

Designed for students of all ages
Easy to use
Directions for games are easy to understand
Can save progress with an account
Many different learning opportunities offered about animals
and nature
Search options available

Works with all browsers

Adobe video player required for videos
Speakers necessary for videos
Has the ability to be muted

I would use this cite for educational videos to be show to

the entire class when teaching students about animals and
nature.
I would also use this tool for my students to use
independently to learn about science through games and
activities.

9.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Overall Score: 9

Vocabulary.com
vocabulary.com
Tutoria Drill & Educatio
l
Practi
nal
ce
Game

Simulati
on

Proble
m
Solvin
g/
Puzzle

Acade
mic
Databa
se

Other

Limited use of color

Designed for all ages
Easy to use/directions are clear
Search options available
Can save progress with account
Great tool for learning vocab

Works with all browsers

No additional software needed
Visual and audio available
Speakers needed for audio tools
Can be muted

I would use this in the classroom in whole group to

introduce and teach new vocab words to students.
I could also assign the students to work with this tool
independently to grasp a better understanding of their
weekly vocab words and what they mean.

10.
Software Title
& Web Address
Category

Features
(Sites use of
color; intended
user age group;
overall
functionality;
Search options,
clarity of
directions;
opportunity to
save progress?;
etc)
Technical
Aspects
(Best browser for
viewing site;
speakers/microph
one required?;
ability to turn off
sound?)
Possible Uses
(Share at least 2
ways this
software could be
useful in your
classroom)

Talking Food Pyramid

http://www.nourishinteractive.com/kids/healthy-games/13interactive-food-pyramid-five-food-groups
Tutoria Drill & Educatio Simulati Proble Acade
Other
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Practi
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Game
Solvin Databa
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Puzzle

Great use of color

Very appealing to young children
Designed for elementary student understanding
Directions are very clear and easy to follow
Great learning tool for teaching food pyramid
Can not save progress
Can be used in whole group

Works with all browsers

Must have adobe reader
Interactive activity requires speakers
No ability to mute

I would use this tool when teaching the food pyramid to

whole group. I think it is a great visual tool to better
understand this health lesson.
I could also assign this tool to my students to use as a
study tool to prepare for a quiz or test on the food
pyramid.

Overall Score: 8