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The principal asked the author to develop a rubric to evaluate software for a grant to fund new applications for the school. The rubric must include clear criteria for scoring software, and be used to evaluate two sample applications to demonstrate its usefulness. The author created an educational software evaluation instrument in Word that can be used to enter product information and respond to statements about software characteristics. It includes checkboxes and text fields to flexibly evaluate educational focus, classroom application, educational purpose, subject matter content, progress monitoring, ease of use, presentation, support, and associated costs and services. At the end, the evaluator recommends whether to use the software and includes references.

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EDTECH 554 (FA10) Susan Ferdon Session Six: Software Evaluation Rubric Collaborators: Susan Ferdon and Steve Poast Task The principal at your building is aware you are in Boise State's Ed Tech Master's program. She was just given the opportunity to apply for a grant that will fund site licenses for three new software applications for the building. 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. She must have the final copy in three weeks. Your rubric must include the following: 1. You must highlight clear and comprehensive criteria to score the software. 2. You will sample two different software applications and evaluate them to the rubric you designed. (The principal has requested this so she can demonstrate to the board this rubric is clearly thought out) 3. You must include a reference list for the software reviewed and research used. Introduction Users of this tool, created in Word, enter product information and respond to statements describing software characteristics. The use of checkboxes and expanding form fields are intended to make the tool flexible and easy to use. When used as a stand-alone tool, the Word document is locked, which allows the user to check boxes and enter text without danger of accidentally altering the form. When locked, form fields are shaded which provides emphasis needed for new users to become aware of the various places where text may be added. While text field content is somewhat difficult to read in this mode, shading is not present when printed or saved as a PDF. Pages that follow include images of the blank template, as would be seen by one using the Word document, and the evaluation of two pieces of software using this tool. Resources that were reviewed prior to the design and development of this software evaluation instrument may be found in the reference section at the end of the document.
Educational Software Evaluation Instrument 息 Susan Ferdon and Steven Poast, 2010 Product Information Title: Date of Copyright: Publisher: Cost: URL: Subject Area: Hardware Requirements: Operating System: Grade Level: Memory/Browser Requirements: Format (check all that apply) CD-ROM DVD Internet Download Online/Cloud Educational Focus (check all that apply) Drill and Practice Game Simulation Productivity Problem Solving Tutorial Reference Classroom Application Usage (check all that apply) Individual, Small group, Large Group, one computer one computer display on screen Evaluation Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Educational Purpose Agree Agree Not Allows for differentiation (multiple skill/ability levels) Provides opportunity to review and practice skills Provides immediate feedback Branches based on student response Work can be saved
Requires use of higher level thinking Ancillary materials are available (i.e. worksheets, activity pages) COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Subject Matter Content Agree Agree Not Aligns with district curriculum Objectives are clear Content is educational There is a sufficient amount of content Information is current and accurate Positive reviews from credible sources Subject matter is age/grade appropriate COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Progress Monitoring Agree Agree Not Assessment is aligned with learning objectives Pre-Assessment is included Post-Assessment is included Monitors and records student progress and time on task Teacher reports are comprehensive Student/Parent reports are comprehensive COMMENTS:
Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Ease of Use Agree Agree Not Student log-in process is simple Screen directions are clear and easy to follow Navigation is age/grade appropriate Menus can be accessed from any point in the program Help options are available throughout Accessibility features are present (speech, text, keyboard commands) Students can use the program independently COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Presentation Agree Agree Not Visuals are attractive and relate to content Audio is clear Graphics, audio, video, and/or animations enhance instruction Graphics, audio, video, and/or animations are age appropriate Text is legible and print size is appropriate Spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct Bug free; program loads and runs without error Options can be adjusted and turned on/off (sound effects, volume, etc.) Program is engaging/enjoyable COMMENTS:
Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Support Agree Agree Not Users Manual is comprehensive and clearly written Teachers Guide includes suggestions for classroom use, lesson plans, and related activities Technical support is available online COMMENTS: Associated Costs and Services Initial purchase price of software: Purchase price of hardware necessary to operate program (list type, make/model, number needed, and price per unit): Add-on costs (additional features): Estimated cost for future upgrades: Training costs (initial or continuous): COMMENTS: Recommendation Briefly describe why you would/would not recommend this software: Evaluator: Date:
References: Childrens software evaluation instrument. (1998). Childrens Technology Review. Retrieved from http://api.ning.com/files/YGI6OCOwuUhumL- 63bL4OabN7uJszEEoI- AsbLDhu1dW9e7FJLCB12FrZAZ*6*F0kfvD8MZsXcb7IdFdE*6oEvAQs*k4FgFy/c tr_software_evaluation.pdf Craig, C.F. (n.d.). Teachers software evaluation rubric. Retrieved from http://www.celestecraig.us/teacher%20evaluation.htm Computer software evaluation form. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://waynesville.k12.mo.us/fileadmin/wps/home/District/Media/software_eval_fo rm.pdf Criteria for evaluating computer courseware. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.evalutech.sreb.org/criteria/courseware.asp Elementary School Success [Computer software]. Renton, WA: TOPICS Entertainment, Inc. EMC300: Software evaluation form. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/emc300/software/evalform.html Schrock, K. (2007). Software evaluation form. Retrieved from http://kathyschrock.net/1computer/page4.htm Software Evaluation Center: Software vendor evaluation form. (n.d.), Retrieved from http://www.software-evaluation.co.uk/software_vendor_evaluation.htm TypingMaster Pro Typing Tutor (7.01) [Computer software]. Helsinki, Finland: TypingMaster Finland, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.typingmaster.com/education/

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  • 1. EDTECH 554 (FA10) Susan Ferdon Session Six: Software Evaluation Rubric Collaborators: Susan Ferdon and Steve Poast Task The principal at your building is aware you are in Boise State's Ed Tech Master's program. She was just given the opportunity to apply for a grant that will fund site licenses for three new software applications for the building. 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. She must have the final copy in three weeks. Your rubric must include the following: 1. You must highlight clear and comprehensive criteria to score the software. 2. You will sample two different software applications and evaluate them to the rubric you designed. (The principal has requested this so she can demonstrate to the board this rubric is clearly thought out) 3. You must include a reference list for the software reviewed and research used. Introduction Users of this tool, created in Word, enter product information and respond to statements describing software characteristics. The use of checkboxes and expanding form fields are intended to make the tool flexible and easy to use. When used as a stand-alone tool, the Word document is locked, which allows the user to check boxes and enter text without danger of accidentally altering the form. When locked, form fields are shaded which provides emphasis needed for new users to become aware of the various places where text may be added. While text field content is somewhat difficult to read in this mode, shading is not present when printed or saved as a PDF. Pages that follow include images of the blank template, as would be seen by one using the Word document, and the evaluation of two pieces of software using this tool. Resources that were reviewed prior to the design and development of this software evaluation instrument may be found in the reference section at the end of the document.
  • 2. Educational Software Evaluation Instrument 息 Susan Ferdon and Steven Poast, 2010 Product Information Title: Date of Copyright: Publisher: Cost: URL: Subject Area: Hardware Requirements: Operating System: Grade Level: Memory/Browser Requirements: Format (check all that apply) CD-ROM DVD Internet Download Online/Cloud Educational Focus (check all that apply) Drill and Practice Game Simulation Productivity Problem Solving Tutorial Reference Classroom Application Usage (check all that apply) Individual, Small group, Large Group, one computer one computer display on screen Evaluation Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Educational Purpose Agree Agree Not Allows for differentiation (multiple skill/ability levels) Provides opportunity to review and practice skills Provides immediate feedback Branches based on student response Work can be saved
  • 3. Requires use of higher level thinking Ancillary materials are available (i.e. worksheets, activity pages) COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Subject Matter Content Agree Agree Not Aligns with district curriculum Objectives are clear Content is educational There is a sufficient amount of content Information is current and accurate Positive reviews from credible sources Subject matter is age/grade appropriate COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Progress Monitoring Agree Agree Not Assessment is aligned with learning objectives Pre-Assessment is included Post-Assessment is included Monitors and records student progress and time on task Teacher reports are comprehensive Student/Parent reports are comprehensive COMMENTS:
  • 4. Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Ease of Use Agree Agree Not Student log-in process is simple Screen directions are clear and easy to follow Navigation is age/grade appropriate Menus can be accessed from any point in the program Help options are available throughout Accessibility features are present (speech, text, keyboard commands) Students can use the program independently COMMENTS: Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Presentation Agree Agree Not Visuals are attractive and relate to content Audio is clear Graphics, audio, video, and/or animations enhance instruction Graphics, audio, video, and/or animations are age appropriate Text is legible and print size is appropriate Spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct Bug free; program loads and runs without error Options can be adjusted and turned on/off (sound effects, volume, etc.) Program is engaging/enjoyable COMMENTS:
  • 5. Applicable Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly Support Agree Agree Not Users Manual is comprehensive and clearly written Teachers Guide includes suggestions for classroom use, lesson plans, and related activities Technical support is available online COMMENTS: Associated Costs and Services Initial purchase price of software: Purchase price of hardware necessary to operate program (list type, make/model, number needed, and price per unit): Add-on costs (additional features): Estimated cost for future upgrades: Training costs (initial or continuous): COMMENTS: Recommendation Briefly describe why you would/would not recommend this software: Evaluator: Date:
  • 6. References: Childrens software evaluation instrument. (1998). Childrens Technology Review. Retrieved from http://api.ning.com/files/YGI6OCOwuUhumL- 63bL4OabN7uJszEEoI- AsbLDhu1dW9e7FJLCB12FrZAZ*6*F0kfvD8MZsXcb7IdFdE*6oEvAQs*k4FgFy/c tr_software_evaluation.pdf Craig, C.F. (n.d.). Teachers software evaluation rubric. Retrieved from http://www.celestecraig.us/teacher%20evaluation.htm Computer software evaluation form. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://waynesville.k12.mo.us/fileadmin/wps/home/District/Media/software_eval_fo rm.pdf Criteria for evaluating computer courseware. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.evalutech.sreb.org/criteria/courseware.asp Elementary School Success [Computer software]. Renton, WA: TOPICS Entertainment, Inc. EMC300: Software evaluation form. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/emc300/software/evalform.html Schrock, K. (2007). Software evaluation form. Retrieved from http://kathyschrock.net/1computer/page4.htm Software Evaluation Center: Software vendor evaluation form. (n.d.), Retrieved from http://www.software-evaluation.co.uk/software_vendor_evaluation.htm TypingMaster Pro Typing Tutor (7.01) [Computer software]. Helsinki, Finland: TypingMaster Finland, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.typingmaster.com/education/