Evaluating Software for Classroom use

By: Nolan Ryan

• Electronic Materials for Children and Young Adults

  http://eduscapes.com/earth/management/softevaluation.html

  This website offers possible hints and helpful ideas on what you should evaluate software you are going to use for the classroom. The website is very basic and easy to use.

  This website can be useful and easy to navigate but needs to be formatted better. Seems to be well organized

• Evaluating and Choosing Instructional Software

  learning.sec.hccs.edu/members/.../ECIS-Presentation-Sandra5-2007.ppt

  This isn't a website but a link to a PowerPoint. Its gives you a deep understanding of what to look for and what to avoid when choosing a software for use in the class room.

  This can be useful because it can be used when internet access isn't available. It's a little lengthy and it seems to need a high understanding for certain terms in order to understand what the PowerPoint is trying to say.

• General Techniques for Evaluation of Learning and Instructional Materials

  www.unilorin.edu.ng/.../GENERAL%20TECHNIQUES%20FOR%20EVALUATION%20OF...

  This is a PDF which means it can used offline. As mentioned in the title this gives you a general idea of what to look for in classroom software.

  This can be useful because it can be used offline. Seems to be like a professional paper done by a college professor. Can be useful for first time teachers or those who are new to using technology to help teach.