SOFTWARE EVALUATION USING AN OBSERVATION
INSTRUMENT
Done by: Hamed & Saif
Save the Math Apples
Part 1: Standards
Pedagogical aspects:
Goal: Learner objectives are stated and
purpose is well defined. The importance of developing
instructional goals and objectives that are clear relevant, meaningful, and age-appropriate.
The importance of aligning instructional goals with campus and district goals.
Accuracy of content: Content is appropriate for intended student
population. Content is accurate. Content is current. Content is free of any bias or stereotyping. Content is relevant to the subject field. Definitions are provided when necessary.
Student role: Learner can alter program sequence and
pace. Learner can review instructions and
previous frames. Learner can end activity any time and
return to main menu. Learner can enter program at different
points. Help is available at likely points of need.
Motivation and reinforcement: Approach is appropriate for the intended
student population. Format is varied. Overall tenor of interaction is helpful. Student is an active participant in the
learning process.
interactivity: Interaction and communication
strategies between students and course content support the course learning goals.
Interactive exercises are manageable for student.
Technologies are used to support active and collaborative activities.
Assessment: Assessment strategies are integral to the
learning experience enabling learners to assess their progress,
identify areas for review, and reestablish immediate learning or lessons goals.
Assessment criteria are clearly articulated.
Technical aspect:
Navigation: Addition of content and links is easily
accommodated. Navigation aids (menus, icons, other
identifying graphics) are predictable and consistent in style and function.
Excessive use of hyperlinks is avoided. A site map is provided.
Accessibility: All visual elements (images, applets,
flash animations, frames, etc.) have a descriptive ALT tag that
describes the visual element in appropriate detail. All audio and video elements (sound
clips, movies, etc.) have ALT tags or are linked to transcripts.
Documentation: Quality of packaging is durable and appropriate
for student use. Student, parent, or teacher guides and
materials are clearly identified. Technical and operational explanations for
implementation are clear and complete. If appropriate, "quick start-up" section is
included. Useful reproducible student worksheets are
provided.
Sample screen-by-screen printouts of the program are provided.
Useful suggestions are provided for introductory classroom activities.
Useful suggestions are provided on how to integrate program with the regular curriculum.
If the program is open-ended, subject-specific suggestions are included.
Part 2: Software
Definition
Name of software: Save the
Math Apples
Instructional games are courseware
designed to motivate learning by
adding game rules to learning
activities.
Screenshot
Screenshot
Methodology
It is instructional game and its goal is learning math
calculation .
The learner help the monkey save the apples! Click
on the basket with the number to give the answer.
Keep clicking the basket to add numbers to your
answer.
Student Role
Help the monkey save the apples! Click on the
basket with the number to give the answer. Keep
clicking the basket to add numbers to your answer.
Teacher Role
Observe the interaction between the learner and the
game.
Guide the learner in how to use the game.
Give the leaner feedback a bout his progress .
Part3: Construct Instrument
Pedagogical aspects:
Pedagogical aspects:
Goal.
Student role.
Motivation and reinforcement.
Interactivity.
Technical aspects:
Technical aspects:
Navigation.
Accessibility.
User-Friendliness.
Observation Instrument
Observation Instrument.