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.