NHCS Educational Software Evaluation Form

Please complete where necessary. Name of School: ______________ Title: _________________________ Publisher: ______________________ Website: ________________ Date: ____________

Who is the Manufacturer of the Software? Is it a reputable company? ________ Version: _________________ Cost: ____________________

License Info: # of Individual licenses: ________________________ Computer Lab Teacher and Student Office Site District

Teacher only

Technical Specifications Platform/version: Mac-version________ Windows 7 __________ Media: CD-ROM DVD Writer Easy Software Instillation: _____________ Windows XP ______ Vista _______

Guidelines for instillation: ____ Is there on sight service or support? Does it ensure both are built into your contract before purchasing? _________ How many machines can the software are installed? __________ Is there a Guarantee of Satisfaction with the software? Yes No Hard drive space needed: ____________ Screen Resolution: 256 Colors RAM needed: ________ ROM needed? _________ Memory Capacity: ________

Trial Period for complete satisfaction 30 day money back guarantee: ________ Type of install: Stand alone Network

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If the network, is there a client/work station install? Yes No Is the proposed software scalable in design? ___________ Customization:

Current Database structure: __________ Current Inputs and outputs like reports, connectivity: ________________ Improving the product: Hours of support and how does the support department operate: Active Passive customer support: Feature update: Location of the company: Any hurdles such as: Track keeping

Teacher Support
Documentation: Binder Booklet Included on Media Web based None Instructional Manual has: Sample Screens Reproducible student pages Assessment Plans Student Access Resource information Educational Content Lesson Plans

Recording sheets

Printable worksheets

Student booklets other ___________

Classroom
Learning areas: English Mathematics Natural Sciences Life Sciences Grade Level: Junior Phase: Intermediate Phase: Senior Phase:

Objectives this program addresses: barriers to learning Increase in the childs thinking ability The learner has gained new information Gained confidence

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More_________

Readability Level
In line with grade policy more complex Easy to use

Student Grouping
Individuals Groups of 3-4 Pairs Complete group

Content
Yes No

Offers a good presentation of one or more content areas

Graphics do not detract from the programs educational intentions Accurate and relevant Motivational Students start up where they left off Content is free of gender bias Content is free from ethnic bias Strategies to extend learning Sufficient content is available Feedback reinforces content

Instructional Design
Accessibility Bilingual

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 Entertaining Printing routines simple Internet Multimedia Challenge is fluid Enjoyable Responsive to a childs actions Meaningful program Referencing Problem Solving Testing Exploration

Demonstration Educational Gaming Problem Solving Simulation Stimulation Tutorial Image Editing Classroom Management LEP Classroom Management Drill and Practice Image Editing

Promotes
Thinking and reasoning skills Higher-order thinking Discovery Independence New challenges Collaboration Problem Solving Memorization Creativity Knowledge

Motivational
Student controls pacing Stimulates Curiosity

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 Real World connections

challenging

Assessment
Yes No Has pretest Has posttest Has record keeping by student- printable reports Has record keeping by group- printable reports Have relevant assessment guidelines Rubrics for assessment

Were there any technical problems during the evaluation? If yes, please elaborate. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Administrators Signature

For Instructional Department/Technology Use Only

___________________Approved
Comments/Explanation:

______________ Not Approved

X
J.Allen, Director of Technology

X
Dr.R.Holliday,Executive Director, Instuctional ...

____________________________ Date

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