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Computers
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jarzt@sjc.edu email tutoring at Last revised: 5/2/11 |
This project requires evaluating
educational software and/or websites. You need to write two reviews to complete
this assignment. Your final reviews will be posted on your course website. Steps to follow: 1. Review the evaluation
form. 2. Preview software or websites that
you would like to consider before settling on your final two choices. One of
your choices might be a Web 2.0 tool or a computer software tool because this
selection will tie in well with the final course project, the Application
Project. You can locate tools by using by Diigo bookmarks and my Computers in the Classroom blog.
Former students’ work available on the Internet will also help you locate
software and websites to review. I
have also prepared a quick list with some suggestions. 3. Review your choices under
consideration several times. As you finalize your decision, consider the
following: teacher perspective, student perspective (e.g., above-average
learner, below-average learner, tech savvy student, reluctant computer user),
as well as classroom implementation strategies and curricular fit. Focusing
on these points will help you narrow your decision to the two best selections
to review. 4. Now critically review each, taking
notes using the evaluation
form to assist in writing the review. 5. Prepare your evaluations following
the form. Although prompts are
provided to help you understand what is required in each section, your
writing should not sound like responses to a short-answer essay question.
Rather write one fluidly, and avoid choppy writing and repetition of ideas.
Use details to give readers a sense of content, capabilities, and
applicability to a specific student population and curriculum. Be
sure you are typing your drafts into the templates created in class for
putting the reviews on the Internet (Review1 and Review2). 6. Once you have a draft written,
revise it to make it as lively, informative, and practical for your readers,
an audience of teachers. Help readers
to visualize the content and what student will do with the software or
website to engage in learning. 7.
Edit your draft for clarity and fluidity. Check to avoid redundancy. Proofread for
usage and mechanics. You will have an opportunity in class to seek peer
response before your work is finalized. Remember that your work will be read
on the Internet by other educators. You want it as perfect as possible. © 2011 Judy Arzt Last
revised 5.18.11 |
Evaluation Criteria Warnings: (1) Writing skills
are a critical component. Work must be
proofread. (2) Be sure your description of the
program/website is thorough and detailed enough to help teachers understand
the content and use in the classroom setting. Extra credit: To enhance your project, use the
Internet to locate (1) reviews of your selections, (2) promotional materials
from the publishers, and (3) lesson plans based on the software. You can put links at the end of your
reviews to direct your reader to these additional resources. |
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