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Computers in the
Classroom Software
Evaluation Project |
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This project requires evaluating 2 software
programs relevant to your teaching field using the format provided. In addition to writing the evaluations, an introduction section must be written.
Please note there is an alternative assignment that allows for using online
websites that function much like software as another option for evaluation.
It is also possible to evaluate one software program and one website. Steps to follow: 1.
Review the Software
form. 2. Preview software you would like to
consider before settling on your final two programs. You are encouraged to
select one program that is a tool; this selection will tie in well with the
final course project, the Application Project, as you might well use the
software for that project as well. 3. Review each program several times.
Consider the program from the teacher's perspective and students’
perspectives (e.g., above-average learners, below-average learners, savvy
computer users, and novice computer users). Examine available documentation
and supplemental materials. Take notes to assist in writing the review. 4. Prepare your evaluations following
the form. Although prompts are
provided to help you understand what is required in each section, do not
answer the questions as if responding to a short-answer essay question.
Rather write one fluid evaluation, avoiding choppy writing and avoiding
repetition of ideas. Use details to give readers a sense of the content of
the software, its applicability to a specific student population, and its
curriculum fit. Be sure your reviews
are lively and informative. Revise for
clarity and fluidity. Edit for usage
and mechanics. Your work will be read on the Internet by other educators. 5. Exchange drafts with peers for
editorial assistance, and use the College's Center for Academic Excellence
for additional assistance with helping you achieve a lively style and
error-free text. Work can be submitted to the Center by sending an email to tutoring@sjc.edu, providing link to the
assignment instructions, and attaching your paper in doc or rtf format.
Expect 24-hour turnaround time during the week. Weekend tutoring online is
not available in the summer. 6. Write an Overview: Once
you finish your two reviews, you need to write an overview. This overview is
submitted but will not be placed on your website. It is an orientation for me
as I am evaluating your work. This overview needs to state your
grade/curriculum focus, clarifying why you selected the software that you
did, and synthesize ideas from the two evaluations. Include:
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Evaluation Criteria Warnings: (1) Writing skills
are a critical component. Work must be
proofread. (2) Be sure your description of the program
is thorough and detailed enough to help teachers understand the program’s
content and use in the classroom setting. Extra credit: To enhance your project, use the
Internet to locate (1) reviews of the software, (2) promotional materials
from the publishers, and (3) lesson plans based on the software. Later, when you create your website,
the hyperlinks to these online resources will be readily available to your
reader. |
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