Software Evaluation Rubric

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Learning Objective(s):
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1 . The content is accurate and factual.
2. The content is educationally appropriate.
3. The content is free of errors.
4. The content meets your learning goals and objectir,es.
5. The content is age appropriate.
6. The content is free of stereotypes and cultural bias.
7. The content meets district and state standards.
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Comments:
1. The teacher/instructor manual is clear and thorough.
2. The software has an 800/888 support number.
3. Online technical support is available.
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4. Help and tutorials are clear and easy to use.
Skill/Ability/Crade Levels:
l=Strongly disagree; 2=Dlsagree; 3=Agree; 4=Strongly agree; NA=Not appllcable
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1. The user level can be set by the teacher.
2. The user level automatically advances.
3. The software covers a variety of ability/skill levels.
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1. Software has built-in assessment and reporting tools.
2. Assessment methods are appropriate and suited to
learning objectives.
3. Software documents and records student progress.
4. Teachers easily can assess students'progress by
evaluating progress repofs.
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. Animation and graphics are used well.
2. Audio (voice input/output) is used well.
3. Feedback and prompts are appropriate.
4. The application allows branching.
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Comments:
1 . Directions are clear.
2. Students can exit the program at any time.
3. Students can restart the program where they stopped.
4. The software is reliable and free of disruption by
system errors.
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Evaluator:
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