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Software Evaluation

Software Evaluation. Amy Fitzgerald. Froguts. Published by Froguts, Inc. Table of Contents. Software Applications Hardware Requirements Software Functions Design & Pedagogy Critique Conclusions. Software Applications. Virtual dissection biology software

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Software Evaluation

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  1. Software Evaluation Amy Fitzgerald

  2. Froguts Published by Froguts, Inc.

  3. Table of Contents • Software Applications • Hardware Requirements • Software Functions • Design & Pedagogy • Critique • Conclusions

  4. Software Applications • Virtual dissection biology software • Demos feature a virtual frog dissection prompting students to locate all internal organs, a short lesson on the anatomy of a squid, and an owl pellet module • Software subscription includes the dissection of a frog, squid, starfish, cow eye, owl pellet, and fetal pig

  5. Mac Power pc 64mb ram CD-Rom drive PC 64mb ram Video card Windows 95, 98, or XP Hardware Requirements

  6. Software Functions • Simulations of lab dissection • Interactive tutorials and instructional games • No problem solving or drills included in software

  7. Design and Pedagogy • Teaching method is matched to students needs and levels • Software is based on accepted and widely used lab methods • Motivating and informative • Easy to use and readable, not misleading

  8. Critique • The student has control over the presentation rate • Demo of software gives appropriate feedback to students, reinforcing for correct rather than incorrect responses • There is a high degree of interactivity, student interaction, and control

  9. Critique • There is an appropriate degree of fidelity and good documentation available for how the program works • The website also contains demos where users can complete simulations included in the software

  10. Critique • There is no violence or inappropriate behavior in the software • The software does not require a high level of physical dexterity for students, they only need to be able to move and click a mouse

  11. Critique • There are no grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors, • There are no racial or gender stereotypes • The content matches required curriculum objectives

  12. Critique • The student has control of movement and sound in within the program • The program loads without error. • The program stays efficient no matter what a student may enter • The program works on desired platforms, and links, animations and videos work as indicated

  13. Conclusion • I would recommend this software to middle school science teachers for regular use with students. The software replaces expensive lab experiments.

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