Matt Jones Software Evaluation
- 1. Software Evaluation Presentation Dreamweaver CS4 and Expression 3 Matt Jones
- 2. Software Selection Comparison Name Matt Jones School Refugio High School Content Area Web Authoring, Multi-Media Targeted Grade Level 9-12
- 3. Software Comparison Title Dreamweaver CS4 Expression Web 3 Publisher Adobe Microsoft Total Price $3,980.00 $2,980.00
- 4. Software Category Presentation Simulation Tutorial Reference Multimedia Data Processing Educational Game Graphics Authoring Drill and Practice Word Processing Other
- 5. Type of License to be Purchased Single Computer Lab Pack Site License Network License
- 6. Minimum Technical Requirements Dreamweaver CS4 Expression Web 3 Processor 1GHz/Mac PowerPC G5 1GHz/NO MAC RAM 512MB 1GB Compatibility with OS XP/Mac OS X10.4 XP/NO MAC Hard Drive Space 1GB/Mac 1.8GB 1.5GB/NO MAC Additional Hardware 1,280x800 display 1024 x 768 Other Requirements Internet for online services Internet for online services
- 7. Rate features on scale of 1-10 Software Features Comparison Dreamweaver CS4 Expression Web 3 Ease of Setup 9 9 Functionality 9 7 Management is clear and concise 8 9 Functions well and free of bugs 9 9 Layout is easy to use 8 9 Industry standard software 9 8 Basic tasks are easily learned 7 8 Advanced features are available 9 8 Integration with other software 9 7 Tutorials/Templates are built in 8 6 Service and Support 9 7 TOTAL SCORE 94 87
- 8. Dreamweaver CS4 Pros and Cons Comparison Expression 3 Higher Learning Curve Less Complicated More advanced features Limited advanced features Windows and Mac Versions Windows Only Adobe is in web business Microsoft’s secondary business Built in templates No built in templates More expensive Less Expensive More advanced = Cluttered layout Less advanced = Sleeker design Secure FTP Non-Secured FTP More Robust Site Management Less Robust Site Management
- 9. Software Recommendation Instructional Goals for this Software? Teaching of web design, web authoring and multi-media classes. Do you know of other schools using any of the software? Yes, many schools I have contacted have a web design class, and all are using Dreamweaver along with the rest of Adobe Web products. Which software does the classroom teacher(s) prefer? Likes both, but if had to choose one, it would be Dreamweaver. Software Recommendation Adobe Dreamweaver CS4