Figure 4. Evaluation of Software (Class Outline)

TH 423 -EVALUATING COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE

Ideas for on-line journal stack

ITEM OVERVIEW:

USER INTERFACE:

GENERAL DISCUSSION -- Content Depends upon Type:

1) Tutorial (content oriented)

Consider the following:

- Content & Sequence (useful information?)
- Are good examples given?
- Is there some student involvement?
- Does it test mastery? Immediate or delayed feedback?
- Does it allow different pacing?

2) Drill and Practice

Consider the following:

3) Games

Consider the following:

4) Simulations

Consider the following:

CONTENT:

- more detail

OTHER:

- anything else?