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Questions to ask yourself when evaluating software.
- Directions and instructions are clear.
- Text suits your reading ability.
- Type and place of requested response is clear.
- Feedback after response is fast and helpful.
- Evaluation of your performance is given.
- Software is easy to operate (user friendly)
- Options, menus, and choices are easily found.
- You can review instructions and prior screens.
- Instruction can be skipped when appropriate.
- You can enter program at different points.
- There is a feature to start again where you end.
- Moving within the program is easy.
- Easy exit is available at all times.
- Goals and objectives are clear.
- Presentation of each topic is logical.
- Lessons build on knowledge from last lesson.
- There are choices for different student levels.
- Subjects are explained with appropriate details.
- Demonstrations are available and clear.
- Program re-teaches subjects after error.
- Visual descriptions explain major concepts.
- Graphics and audio motivate you.
- You can easily find audio and visual aids.
- Graphics and audio don't distract from content.
- Program is interesting.
Other more traditional factors to consider when choosing your software:
- How does this software fit into your curriculum?
- Is it the appropriate age level?
- Is it the appropriate skill level?
- How will you use it in the class?
In groups?Individually?Self access?
- How will you do comprehension check?
- How will you evaluate its usefulness?
Reference: Taber, Clear Speech Works, American
Language Review, Los Angeles, CA, March/April 1999, p. 59.
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