Work through three CD-ROM lessons from the Computer Classroom in room 203-I WHL, first as a student and then as an evaluator. For each, describe in a few sentences your critique of each item listed below. For one of the lessons, select a knowledge base program such as Time Traveler or A World of Animals/Plants/etc. For a second lesson select a game scenario program such as Oregon Trail II or Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Finally, select as a third program a direct instruction example such as Super Star Science.

Evaluation Items

A. Description

Type
Topic
Content
Grade/age level
Assumed entry level abilities
Estimated duration (lesson/course)

B. Instructional Design

Type of instruction
Locus of control
Feedback
Motivation
Response modes
Information representation
Student involvement
Assessment
Help

C. Mechanics

Screen displays (quality)
Timing
Messages to student
Exit and entry
Use of color, sound, and animation

D. General evaluation

Educational value
Implementation
Interest