JesaAmon

1. ASSESS
Jessa Amon July 26, 2017
This activity aims to develop one’s own evaluation tool in using and evaluating educational
software for classroom use.
This activity will be done by pair. Going back to the activities of the previous chapter, create
your own (original) evaluation tool to evaluate the kiosk earlier created. Consider, the content, use
of multimedia, Presentation, delivery of message/content, effectiveness and others. Use any
productivity tool in producing your evaluation tool. Print and paste your work below.

2. Components Observations/Recommend
ations
The kiosk is remarkable
The kiosk must consist of text,
graphics, animation, video,
music, and button links and is
connected to the content.
The videos has connection to the
topic.
The animation, graphics and
pictures are not distracting.
The button links are clickable
and directs to the correct slide.
The size and color of the text
are appropriate.
The content contains
information that is new and can
help to develop their prior
knowledge about the topic.
EVALUATING THE KIOSK

3. EXPLORE
Evaluating Educational Technology
This activity aims to determine the significance of evaluating educational technology.
After learning the need of evaluating educational technology, answer briefly the questions
below.
1. Why is it important for teachers to evaluate educational technology and software prior to its use,
during its usage and after its use in class instruction?
It is important for teachers to evaluate educational technology because When selecting
educational software, a teacher must first ask herself/himself what she/he want her/his students to
gain as a result of using the software. The teacher must also determine the mode of instruction
(how the student uses the software). The teacher can decide if she/he want the students to simply
use recall and memorization, or if she/he want them to perform simulations or problem solving.
This will help the teacher to determine if she/he need to purchase “drill and practice” software or
if software to develop higher order thinking skills is more appropriate.
Evaluation of educational technology is important before and after instruction takes place.
Before you can select one specific educational software program, you must be aware of the
different categories of educational software. You also need to consider these factors:
* What do you want your students to gain as a result of using this software?
* What mode of instruction is most appropriate? Do you want software that uses drill and practice,
or do you need software that develops higher order thinking skills?
* Does the specific software meet your criteria?
Evaluation after instruction is a crucial component of a lesson that effectively utilizes
technology and digital media. It is important to evaluate the educational technology after its use
because you will assessing if the educational software is effective in your class if it motivates your
students to participate in class or if your students learn your lessons.
2. When is the appropriate period to use checklists, rating scales and rubrics?
Rubrics can also be used to evaluate software and technology based upon specified criteria
(e.g., cost effectiveness, age appropriateness, curricular relevance, etc.). The rubrics presented for
evaluating software and Web sites are very useful and are appropriate for both you and your
students to use. As noted, most schools and/or districts have a group of people who evaluate
software prior to making a purchase. Teachers also need to evaluate software before attempting to
integrate it in the curriculum. It is always important to evaluate software for content and age
appropriateness. This follows with the idea of not letting the technology drive the curriculum, but
letting your curriculum and learning objectives drive the technology. By evaluating software you
will be able to make better decisions about what and how to effectively integrate a particular piece
of software.