Guidelines for Using the ESL Software Form
Step 1:
Load the program on your system. Run the program briefly to become familiar with the program’s "flow."
Step 2:
Execute the program as a successful student would, avoiding intentional or careless errors. Extend the program when possible by interacting "creatively" as a good student would in testing the cleverness of the programmer.
Step 3:
Execute the program as an unsuccessful student would. Respond incorrectly to test how the program handles student errors. If an erroneous response to a task results in the repetition of that task, make repeated incorrect responses. Finally, make other kinds of errors such as typing mistakes, incorrect form of input (e.g., "one" for "1"), content errors, and errors in following the directions.
Step 4:
Begin filling out ESL Software Form.
GSL 520 Computer Assisted Language Learning
ESL SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM
Title:_______________________________________ Version/Date _______________________
Subject:_____________________________________ Publisher:_________________________
ESL Level(s):________________________________ Adult Interest:_________________
Hardware Needed: q IBM q MAC Cost: ________________________
System Requirements: _______________________________________________________________
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Time Needed: ________________ Group Size:___________ User Friendliness:____________
Prerequisite Skills or Activities:_______________________________________________________
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (Describe content & progression.)
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TYPE OF PROGRAM (Check all that apply.)
q Demonstration q Problem Solving q Drill
q Simulation q Informational q Tutorial
q Game q Student Tool q Teacher Tool
q ESL-Specific q Non-ESL Specific q Word Processing
q Testing q Other:_________________________________________________________
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AREAS COVERED (Check all that apply.)
q Reading q Speaking q Writing q Vocabulary
q Grammar q Listening q Cultural Competence q Computer
q Conversational q Other:__________________________________________________
PEDAGOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS (Check all that apply.)
Program Operation:
q Easy to follow q Not Clear
q Causes frustration q Students can control the program
q Student can exit anytime q Has Record Keeping
q Requires Correct Spelling q Has Authoring Function
q Easy to fit the curriculum q Easy to explain to class
q Requires instructional support
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
Feedback:
q Well Organized q Encourages Students q Not Useful
q Helpful Responses to Errors
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
Content:
q Well Organized q Well Sequenced q Enjoyable
q Interesting q Factually Correct q Helps Learning
q Provides effective practice
q Introduces new language understandably
q Provides meaningful interaction between computer & learner
q Provides communicative interaction between students
q Creates challenge without anxiety
q Free of excessive violence
q Free of stereotypes
q Takes advantage of computer’s unique capability
Comments:________________________________________________________________
Program Output:
q Attractive Screens q Color q Video
q Attractive Graphics q Attractive Sounds q Personalization
Example(s) for applying this program in the classroom:_____________________________
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OVERALL OPINION
q Highly Recommended Program q Pretty Good q Useful
q OK q Modifications Needed q Not Useful
Best part of Program: _______________________________________________________________
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Worst Part of Program: _____________________________________________________________
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Comments: ________________________________________________________________________
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