Evaluating instructional software
- 1. Math computerized programEvaluating instructional softwareDone by: Ameena AL-Rawahi (68707) Nawal AL-Ghafri (82932)
- 2. Introduction about the programMath computerized program is designed by Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf State.It is about the math skills and problems available on students books.The target audience is the students from 7-9 grade.Each class has it’s units and subjects.
- 3. Interface
- 5. Example of a lesson
- 6. Example on an activity
- 7. Teacher roleMonitor students achievement.Integrate this program into their curriculum.Work as facilitator and help students if they face any problem with the program.
- 8. Student roleChoose their class.Choose the unite that they want.Choose the lesson that they want to study.Navigate and do the activities available on that lesson.
- 9. Standards Pedagogical Content.Appropriateness.Learner Control.Learning Objectives, Goals, and Outcomes.Technical aspectsDocumentation.Navigation\interface.Technical Quality.
- 10. Pedagogical Aspects ContentIs content appropriate for intended student population?Is content accurate?Does content supports the school curriculum? Is there continuity between the information presented and prerequisite skills required?
- 11. Pedagogical Aspects AppropriatenessIs application well suited to computer use? Is readability level appropriate for the intended student population?Are multiple levels of instruction available?Are sufficient exposure and practice provided to master skills?
- 12. Pedagogical Aspects Learner ControlCan learner alter program sequence and pace?Can learner review instructions and previous frames?Can learner end activity any time and return to main menu?Can learner stop in the middle of an activity and at a later session begin at that stopping point with the previous record of progress intact?
- 13. Pedagogical Aspects Learning Objectives, Goals, and OutcomesAre learner objectives stated and purpose is well defined?
- 14. Technical aspectsDocumentationDoes useful suggestions are provided on how to integrate program with the regular curriculum?Dose useful suggestions are provided for classroom activities during the use of the program, where necessary or helpful. Dose prerequisite skills are clearly stated?
- 15. Technical aspectsNavigation\interfaceIs the program easy to use for the intended students? Is a lot of typing required?Are there on-screen directions on how to use it?Are there print support materials to support on-screen activities?Is a "HELP" feature available if the student runs into difficulty?
- 16. Technical aspectsTechnical QualityDose program runs consistently under all normal conditions?Dose hints are clear and not misleading?Dose interface is simple enough to be used with little or no reading of the documentation?Dose prompts to save work are given when appropriate?
- 17. Instrument We use checklist to evaluate this software and the instrument is available on the following link.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VSLGQ2C