Artifact # 3
Software Evaluation
Context
This software evaluation was done in a Curriculum and Instruction class
during my block at A.S.U. It was completed with another member of my class.
We both reviewed the same piece of software and were then required to rate
the software on a scale of 1-10, determine what grade or grades the software
would be appropriate for and give a description of what the software contained.
We were also required to state what we felt were the software’s strengths
and weaknesses and find previous reviews of the software.
Impact
I will use this software evaluation in the future to determine whether
or not I will use that particular piece of software. I will also use it
to know what criteria top judge other software that I may want to evaluate
to see if I would want to use it in my class.
Alignment
This project has helped me learn to access materials for planning that
are available through telecommunications( Tech Competency
10.3). Since this software was specific to math, (Tech.
Competency 11.3) area I would be able to use the technology as
the medium for learning (Tech Competency 11.1).
This software evaluation would also allow me to see if by using technology
I would be able to address the differences in children’s learning and performance,
(Tech Competency 13.1) By using
this software as a template to judge other possible things I may want to
use in the classroom I will be able to use that technology to present certain
subject matters so that my students can understand them (Tech.
Competency 11.2) By using software in my classroom I will be offering
my students a variety of strategies the develop problem solving, critical
thinking and performance skills (INTASC #4)
This project also involves assessing something and determining
if material is developmentally appropriate for a specific grade level (INTASC
#8)