Software+Evaluations


 * ASSISTIVE/INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY**
 * SOFTWARE EVALUATION**

(At the bottom of this form, you will see a sample link to a software company that specializes in serving children w/special needs. They have downloadable trial software programs.)

1. Name of software program:
 * Price:
 * Publisher:

2. Hardware requirements:

3. Content area(s) for which the software is designed:

4. Type of software:
 * Tutorial
 * Drill & Practice
 * Simulation
 * Instructional Games
 * Problem-solving
 * Reading and writing
 * Math

5. Type of knowledge program addresses:

6. What does the technology do for the students' learning? (e.g., provide participatory learning experiences; provide collaborative or cooperative learning experiences; create and/or customize individual student lessons; help the student who needs relearning or more practice; provide a multi-sensory learning experience; provide access to reference materials for student research; Help student practice study skills, such as organization and note taking, etc.)

7. Degree of active learning on the part of student (vs. passive learning):

8. Degree of open-endedness and flexibility:

9. Ease of use (clear instructions, installation), independence for students, and interface:

10. Age appropriateness:

11. Clear documentation and good support:

12. Assessment:

13. Adhere to principles of learning:


 * Matched to instructional level of students:
 * Appropriate vocabulary:
 * Ability to engage students:
 * Expanding complexity

14. Technical soundness:
 * Animation:
 * Colors:
 * Sound:
 * Printing:
 * Saves student's work:
 * Uncluttered, realistic graphics:

15. Diversity: Mixed gender and role equity:
 * People of diverse cultures:
 * Diverse family styles:

16. Ideas for implementation:

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