Artifact 1

B. Context This project was created in my CI4000 class. After choosing a particular sofware to evaluate, we reviewed the particular program according to specific areas such as strengths and weaknesses, instructional type, how we would use in our classrooms, user comments, as well as publishing information.

C. Impact This is a useful tool to know how to use in the classroom. As a classroom teacher, you are constantly coming across new software. You should have the knowledge to be able to specify which parts of the program are strong, and which are weak. This is also a way of organizing the information that you have found.

D. Alignment

This project meets competency II.B because you are directly applying current research on teaching and learning with technology to plan for your classroom instruction. This artifact shows that I have thoroughly researched the software and all of its aspects in order for my classroom to learn through technology.
The Software Evaluation meets competency V.B because it specifically reflects how the use of technology in school. In the section, user comments, teachers and students are quoted on the usefullness of the software in the classroom. Through your evaluation, you make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning
This project also meets INTASC principle #3. Principle #3 states, the teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. By evaluation this software, instructional levels are taken into consideration. The levels of the software adapts to diverse learners, as well as the creative way of learning through a computer game.