Artifact # 2
Context: In the fall of 2002, I completed a software evaluation for my Curriculum and Instruction class. I selected Math Munchers Deluxe published by MECC because I felt students may benefit more from a mathematically based program for additional practice. The software evaluation gave me experience in working with the criteria and questions that should be considered when thinking about implementing a particular software program into the classroom.
Impact: The experience gained in completing the software evaluation will be helpful for future evaluations. In my evaluation of Math Munchers Deluxe, I included content description, strengths and weaknesses of the software, as well as ways for the software to be incorporated into the classroom.
Alignment: The software evaluation has given me insight
on how, or if, I would use this particular software program in my classroom.
In addition, I now have the experience to do more such research in order
to determine whether a program would be beneficial to my classroom (Tech
Comp II B). I am now also able to evaluate the appropriateness
and content accuracy of the subject to determine if the software will be
suitable for the grade level that I am teaching (Tech
Comp II C). In addition, I have noted the benefits of integrating
software into my classroom (Tech Comp
V B).