Islanders Software Evaluation Form

Section A
Evaluator Information
Name:
Educational Background:
Evaluation Date:

1. Software Description
Title:
Publisher:
Copyright Year:
Operating Systems Supported Windows 95 98 2000 NT XP
Mac OS8.x OS 9.x OS X
Memory:
Hard Disk Space:
Internet Browser Requirements:
Additional Hardware Required: Printer Disk Drive Touch Screen Other:
Additional Software Required:
Cost:
Single user: Multi user: Educational:
Training Provided: Yes No
Support Provided: Web-based Phone In-house
Trial version available: Yes No
Notes/Comments:




Grade Level and Curriculum
Grade Level:
Curriculum Area:
Curriculum Outcomes to be met:






Section B
In the following section, you are asked to rate the program on a scale of 5-0 (5-this software was
excellent when meeting the needs of my classroom; 0-does not meet the needs of my classroom
or is not applicable). Please follow the instructions at the end of the evaluation form to interpret
your results.

1. Curriculum Content 5 4 3 2 1 0
Matches intended learning outcomes
Age appropriate
Allows for growth of the learner
Content is unbiased
Content is cross-curricular
Information provided is accurate and reliable
Suggestions for additional activities / lessons
Data tracking for teacher
Total Score for Section

2. Student Use 5 4 3 2 1 0
Requires minimal computer knowledge
Is engaging for students
Provides opportunity for higher order thinking
Encourages co-operation among students
Allows for control over the rate of presentation
Data tracking for student
Total Score for Section

3. Accessibility 5 4 3 2 1 0
Roll-overs and mouse overs for visually impaired
Ability to change text size
Visual cues for hearing impaired
Read aloud text features
Includes a speech to text feature
Accommodates various devices
Available in multiple languages
Total Score for Section



4. Program Operation 5 4 3 2 1 0
Clear, concise instructions
User friendly(Controls are intuitive & easy to locate)
Readability appropriate for age of user
Allows user to correct errors
Graphics / color schemes to enhance learning
Layout of pages consistent throughout the program
Website links work properly
Video works properly
Audio works properly
Total Score for Section

5. User Support 5 4 3 2 1 0
User manual provided
Various types of support available (web, phone, etc)
Support provided at no additional cost
Available at appropriate times through the day
Answers are helpful
Provides online tutorials
Total Score for Section

Scoring Summary
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Total


When calculating the total score, please subtract 5 from the total points possible (180) for each
time you chose not applicable to obtain an accurate score.

% Calculation


___________ / 180 = _____________ x 100 = _____________%
(Total)

90 - 100% Excellent to very good program to use within a classroom of this
grade level.
80 89% Good program, but has some issues that need to be addressed.
70 - 79% Satisfactory. Not meeting all the requirements expected of this
program, but some aspects are useful.
60 69% May be usable in some instances.
Below 60 % Unsatisfactory for the use in a classroom of this grade level.
Section C
Anecdotal Summary

Overall strengths of program:



Overall weaknesses of program:


Describe characteristics of students for whom software is well suited.



Discuss changes that might be made to the software that would improve its effectiveness.




Additional Comments: