Article about Evaluation of Instructional Software(learning English step by step)

1. Sultan Qaboos University
College of Education
Department of Instructional & Learning Technologies
Instructional Software
Instructional Computer [TECH2111] Fall 2008/2009
Done by:
Aysha Al-Abri 82926
Dalal Al-Dhafri 83486
Dr.Alaa Sadic

2. Description
Drill and Practice software
For first grade (Basics)
This software contain icons of letters , grammars , times , numbers , greeting ,
reading .
Also it has exercises after each description of topics .
The software capture and retain the attention of students by supporting with
multimedia and stimulation role .
Also it support with Arabic translation .
Providing the repetition .
Supporting with examples (pictures , Conversation in real life ) of each topics
Objective
Student will be learn English basics and improve their language skill : speaking,
listening, reading, writing
Reinforce learning English by providing the repetition necessary to move acquired
skills and concepts into long-term memory
Save teacher's time and efforts
Capture and retain the attention of students
Teacher's Roles
Can chose the topic
Observe improvement of student performance
Evaluation the performance of students
Controllable presentation including stop/pause/exit option by operating program
Student's Roles
Suggesting the answer of exercises
Understanding the meaning of sentences by picture and translate in Arabic
Repeating the sentences and the word
Knowing the words and their spelling
Technical Features
Rapid retrieval of information and screen transition
Controllable pace, sound, including option for stop/pause/exit by the operating of
program only
Information present in a manner to simulate imagination and curiosity
Visual relevant to the content

3. Pedagogical Features
Correct use of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
Concepts and vocabulary relevant to student's abilities
Logical progression of topics
Objective, balanced presentation of information
Weaknesses
Not have:
- Description of software
• Option for printing /downloading text
• Save option for activities
• Record-keeping feature to monitor student progress
The software is controllable itself
Screenshots