Software Evaluation Tool
Name of Software: ___________________________________________Version: ___________
Name of Software Evaluator: _____________________________________________________
Date of Evaluation: _____________________________________________________________
Grade Level PreK-Grade 2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grade 9 Adult
Check all that apply:
Evaluation Criteria Rubric:
Numerical
Rating
Descriptor
Exceptional
Software displays most of components of or related to the
given criteria.
Evident
Software displays some of components of or related to the
given criteria.
Somewhat
Applies
Software displays a limited number of components of or
related to the given criteria.
Does Not
Apply
Software does not include components of or related to the
given
Explanation
Hardware, Software and Support:
Installation is straightforward.
On screen support is clear and understandable.
Technical support available within the program.
Technical support available online.
Technical support available through manuals.
Total
Content:
Supports intended curriculum outcomes.
Data and information up-to-date.
Age appropriate.
Encourages learning.
Uses appropriate language for age group.
Allows learner to work independently.
Lacks bias (social, ethnic, gender, etc.)
Canadian content.
Total
Learning Considerations:
Material is organized.
Directions are easy to follow.
Provides feedback to the student.
Provides age appropriate rewards.
Age appropriate sound and graphics.
Text is age appropriate.
Learning Considerations Continued:
Sound is clear and understandable.
Graphics are clear.
Adapted for individual needs.
Provides accessibility features for students with
special physical and academic needs.
Provides for different learning styles.
Provides for differentiated instruction.
Total
Assessment:
Encourages open ended responses.
Encourages real-life application of skills.
Instructional levels assigned based on student
ability and need.
Provides a report to teacher on student
progress.
Provides a report to parent on student progress.
Saves students progress.
Adjusts level of difficulty according to student
performance.
Provides student self-assessment tools
Allows for creation of summative assessments
Total
Comments:
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Supplementary Section: Learning Styles
Identify all areas of multiple intelligence that the software program addresses.
Intelligence Area
Verbal/linguistic
Visual/spatial
Musical
Logicalmathematical
Bodily-kinesthetic
Activities
writing essays, poems, articles, short plays with word
processors, annotating voice, recording speech, reading,
story telling, debating practice programs, interviewing
programs, explaining stories, articles and listening
drawing programs, painting programs, using spreadsheets to
create charts and diagrams, interacting with interactive
maps, manipulating digital images, taking digital
photographs, building 2D and 3D models and interacting
with animation and motion pictures
storytelling with songs, sing along programs, recording
programs, creating songs, making musical instruments, and
listening to music, rhythms and rhyme
playing electronic games, puzzles, strategic games and logic
games, calculating and mathematics programs, making
estimations, predicting stories, working with geometric
shapes and patterns, and solving mysteries and problems
inputting data using alternate input such as joy stick, mouse,
touch screen and stylus pen, allowing users to move objects
around the computer screen, making a lot of eye movement
with animation, providing eyehand coordination games,
asking users to dance and act (i.e. perform physical
activities) and providing hands-on construction kits that
interface with the computer
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Interpersonal
using email and chatting programs, allowing games which
require two or more players, providing instruction for group YES
activities, desktop conferencing/on-line discussion (probably
NO
not suitable for young children) and listening to other users
online
Intrapersonal
drill and practice programs, playing games in which the
opponent is the computer, creating notes on daily
activities/online diary and assessing user own work
YES
NO
Software Evaluation Tool (Student Form - Jr./Sr. High)
Name of Software: _____________________________________________________________
Name of Software Evaluator: _____________________________________________________
Date of Evaluation: _____________________________________________________________
Grade Level PreK-Grade 2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grade 9 Adult
Evaluation Criteria Rubric
Numerical
Rating
Descriptor
Exceptional
Software displays most of components of or related to the
given criteria.
Evident
Software displays some of components of or related to the
given criteria.
Somewhat
Applies
Software displays a limited number of components of or
related to the given criteria.
Does Not
Apply
Software does not include components of or related to the
given
Explanation
Hardware, Software and Support:
The help features are easy to find.
The help features are helpful.
Total
Content:
The program is good for my age.
The program helps me learn.
I understand the language in the program.
Content Continued:
I can work independently.
Total
Learning Considerations:
Directions are easy to follow.
Lets me know if I am right or wrong.
The rewards work for me.
The graphics work for me.
The text works for me.
Sound is clear and understandable.
I can access the program using my adaptive
equipment.
The program works for my learning style.
Total
Assessment:
Allows me to enter my own thoughts.
Encourages real-life application of skills.
The questions are not too hard or too easy.
Saves my progress.
Lets me check my understanding.
Total
Write your thoughts using the following prompts:
The thing I like most about this program is:
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The thing I like least about this program is:
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I can see myself using this program to:
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Other Comments:
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