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BELLINGHAM
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INSTRUCTIONAL
SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM Page 1
PROGRAM
TITLE:
COPYRIGHT DATE:____________
SOURCE:
COST: ________________________
CONTENT
AREA: _______________________________________________________________
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE: _________________________________________________________
DESCRIBE
PLAN FOR USE OF SOFTWARE: (One copy on teacher/classroom computer
or use in computer labs or classroom labs? Supplemental or
basic part of curriculum? For use with what courses?
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GRADE
LEVEL:
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Primary (K-2)
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Intermediate (3-5) |
____Middle
(6-8)
____ High School (9-12) |
TYPE
OF PROGRAM :
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Simulation
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Problem Solving
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Educational Game
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Drill & Practice
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Demonstration |
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Tutorial
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Testing
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Reference
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Informational
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Classroom Management |
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Word Processing
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Graphics
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Database
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Spreadsheet
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Other |
YES NO
TECHNICAL QUALITY: ____EXCELLENT ____GOOD
____WEAK ____NA
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___ Free
of Program Errors
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___ Creative
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___ Interactive
YES
NO EASE OF USE: ____EXCELLENT
____GOOD ____WEAK ____NA
___ ___ Clear
Instructions
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___ Pacing can be controlled
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___ Readable format
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___ Sound Control
YES
NO CONTENT: ____EXCELLENT
____GOOD ____WEAK ____NA
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___ Accurate and relevant
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___ Free
of sexual stereotypes and biases
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___ Free
of other forms of bias and stereotypes (use Screening
Guidelines for Bias and Stereotypes )
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___ Motivational
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___ Self
evaluating
SUPPORT
MATERIALS:
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ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY (e.g.
printer, CD-ROM Drive, DVD Player): _________
COMMENTS:
EVALUATOR:
____________________________ SCHOOL: ____________________DATE:
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Complete
and attach page 2 of this form
INSTRUCTIONAL
SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM, Page 2
Questions
for Software Purchasing
Does
this software actively engage students in one or more
of the district's primary technology goals: communicating,
analyzing data, and/or problem-solving
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To
what extent does this software promote and require original
thought and creating as opposed to “paint-by-numbers”
and cookie cutter approaches to production? |
How
does this software compare with competing software?
Why buy and install this rather than the competitor?
Which are the most important features?
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Is
the software a good use of students' limited technology
time? Could students be engaged in something more profitable
during this time?
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Other
comments about need for software, planned use, special
circumstances
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Tech
Committee Names |
Review
Date |
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Is
this software compatible with our network and software?
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Network
Services |
Date
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Recommendation
of Tech Committee. Purchase?
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__NO
Comments:
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Principal
____________Date |
Tech
Committee Chair______________Date |
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