M.

A MANDANE STUDENT NO: 200838913

ASSIGNMENT 2A EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL

SOFTWARE

A .Software Evaluation Rubric

Developed by M.A. Mandane

Software 1 2 3 4
feature Unsatisfacto Needs Good Excellent
ry improveme
nt
Instruction Information is Information Information Information
s outdated. is not always is accurate is accurate,
accurate. and most is complete
complete and current.
and current.
Flexibility Cannot be Some Most All aspects
integrated aspects of aspects of of the
into the software the software
classroom can be software can be
activities. integrated can be easily
into integrated integrated
classroom into into
activities. classroom classroom
activities. activities.
Age Product is not Many Most Product is
suitable for features are features are suitable for
the age and unsuitable suitable for the age and
grade level. for the age the age and grade level.
and grade grade level.
level.
Curriculum No real world Uses some Uses many Uses all real
Connection examples are real world real world examples to
given. examples to examples to make the
s make the make the instruction
instruction instruction relevant for
relevant for relevant for the learner.
the learner. the learner.
Graphics Too few and Graphics are Graphics Graphics are
boring minimally provides well
graphics. support standard, designed,
learning. and balanced
intended to and can be
assist in adjusted to
learning. suite
learners
needs.
Learner Does not Rarely Often Keenly
Engagemen motivate the motivates motivates motivates
learner. the learner the learner the learner
t to continue to continue to continue
learning. learning and learning and
master master
concepts concepts.
Assessmen It is not clear Teachers Teachers Teachers
t how to assess must can assess can easily
the learning develop learners’ assess
in this their own progress learners
product. assessments using progress by
. established evaluating
methods of the
assessment. outcomes
provided
within the
product,
B. Educational Software

Software: Maths

Description: Quick study Geometry

Vendor: Mecer

Uses: Using step by step animations, real time quizzes and a fun
3-D interface.

Configuration

Hardware Requirements: Windows 98/Me/Windows XP or Vista

Type of drive required: CD-Rom

Hard drive space required: 50 MB

Rating: 1=Poor 2=Partially 3=Good 4=Excellent

Instructions/Content

Information is accurate, complete and current 4

Facts comes from reliable sources which are clearly 4

identified

All information relates to the stated purpose and 4

learning goals

Content and Context are educationally appropriate 4

Flexibility

Learners can save any time 4

All aspects of software can be easily integrated into 3
classroom activities

The program features is catered for all learners needs 3

Directions are clear 4

Age

The program is easy to navigate through 4

Reading level is appropriate for target group 4

Product is suitable for the age and grade level 3

Directions are clear enough for learners to complete 3

tasks

Curriculum Connections

Lists all prerequisite skills. 4

Uses all real world examples to make the instruction 4

relevant for learners

Complies with all subject based guidelines 3

Displays obvious to the curriculum 4

Graphics

Animations always complements learning 4

Graphics are well designed 3

Colours are used in an effective way 4

Background and text pleasing ,compatible and easy to 4

read

Learner Engagement

Text and documents always employ multimedia 4

enhancements to make learning interactive

Always required learners to become actively engaged 4

in order to learn

Provides feedback throughout the instructions 3

Keenly motivates the learner to continue learning and 4

master concepts

Assessment

Assessment method is challenging 3

The program has a pre-assessment 3

The program keeps an on-going record of learners 3

progress

Teachers can easily assess learners ` progress by 4

evaluating the outcomes provided within the product

Total Rating = 104

Comments: The software will provide a dependable computing

experience for all users. It also allows the most common tasks to
be exposed easily, helping users get the most out of the
software.