Software Evaluation Form
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM Page 1
PROGRAM TITLE: COPYRIGHT DATE:____________
SOURCE: COST: ________________________
CONTENT AREA: _______________________________________________________________
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: _________________________________________________________
DESCRIBE PLAN FOR USE OF SOFTWARE: (One copy on teacher/classroom computer or use in computer labs or classroom labs? Supplemental or basic part of curriculum? For use with what courses?
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GRADE LEVEL:
____ Primary (K-2)
____ Intermediate (3-5)
____Middle (6-8)
____ High School (9-12)
TYPE OF PROGRAM :
___ Simulation
___ Problem Solving
___ Educational Game
___ Drill & Practice
___ Demonstration
___ Tutorial
___ Testing
___ Reference
___ Informational
___ Classroom Management
___ Word Processing
___ Graphics
___ Database
___ Spreadsheet
___ Other
YES NO TECHNICAL QUALITY: ____EXCELLENT ____GOOD ____WEAK ____NA
___ ___ Free of Program Errors
___ ___ Creative
___ ___ Interactive
YES NO EASE OF USE: ____EXCELLENT ____GOOD ____WEAK ____NA
___ ___ Clear Instructions
___ ___ Pacing can be controlled
___ ___ Readable format
___ ___ Sound Control
YES NO CONTENT: ____EXCELLENT ____GOOD ____WEAK ____NA
___ ___ Accurate and relevant
___ ___ Free of sexual stereotypes and biases
___ ___ Free of other forms of bias and stereotypes (use Screening Guidelines for Bias and Stereotypes )
___ ___ Motivational
___ ___ Self evaluating
SUPPORT MATERIALS: _________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY (e.g. printer, CD-ROM Drive, DVD Player): _________
COMMENTS:
EVALUATOR: ____________________________ SCHOOL: ____________________DATE: ____
Complete and attach page 2 of this form
INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM, Page 2
Questions for Software Purchasing
Does this software actively engage students in one or more of the district's primary technology goals: communicating, analyzing data, and/or problem-solving
To what extent does this software promote and require original thought and creating as opposed to paint-by-numbers and cookie cutter approaches to production?
How does this software compare with competing software? Why buy and install this rather than the competitor? Which are the most important features?
Is the software a good use of students' limited technology time? Could students be engaged in something more profitable during this time?
Other comments about need for software, planned use, special circumstances
Tech Committee Names
Review Date
Is this software compatible with our network and software?
Network Services
Date
Recommendation of Tech Committee. Purchase? __YES __NO
Comments:
Principal ____________Date
Tech Committee Chair______________Date
