Software Evaluation and Journal: eReader
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1. navigate between program screens 1 2 345 17 Program allows user to correct errors Did not evaluate 18 Instructions are available on screen and clearly written 1 2 345 19 Graphics media elements amp content are clear and appealing 1 2 345 20 Incorrect use of keys commands does not cause program to abort Did not evaluate 21 Software is age appropriate in content amp language 12 3 4 22 Menus and other features make the program user friendly 1 2 345 23 Bug free program runs properly 1 2 3 4 Ur 24 Software performs management tasks satisfactorily Did not evaluate 25 Program will be easily integrated into classroom curriculum 1 2 345 26 Program uses real life problems and or authentic scenarios Did not evaluate 27 Program requires students to use higher level critical thinking 12345 28 Tools for student assessment are provided and adequate Did not evaluate 29 Program is appropriate for Underline all that apply A Small group use around 1 computer C Use in computer lab on each machine B Individual student on computer D Use with 1 computer amp lg display for classroom 30 Use of this software would require which level of computer skill Underline one Basic Intermediate Advanced Your recommendation Please check one e This would be a valuable software purchase I recommend we adopt it O This is beneficial software but I have some serious reservations Please describe problems amp indi2. Computer Software Evaluation Form Title eReader Pro Evaluator s Name ___ Bradley A Lavite Date _25 Oct 2005 Subject Area Various Grade Level 6 to 12th 1 Program Requirements Memory Operating System CPU Palm OS 3 0 or later Handheld with at least with at least 400KB free memory 2 Additional hardware or software required Yes No Additional memory is required for each book downloaded 3 Publisher Motricity Publisher Website http www ereader com 4 Vendor Name Motricity Vendor Phone education motricity com 5 Vendor Address Motricity Corporate Headquarters 2800 Meridian Parkway Suite 150 Durham NC 27713 Vendor Web site http www ereader com education 6 Price of Program Individual price 9 95 site license or network price please contact education motricity com 7 Is a network demo available Yes No 8 What funds will be used to purchase the program N A 9 Manuals and Support A User s Manual is available included Yes No B User s Manual is easy to understand Yes No C User s Help is accessible within program Yes No D Technical support is available online Yes No E Technical support by phone is available Yes No F Yearly support or maintenance fee is required Yes No i If yes how much per year 10 Describe the program s objectives related to district curriculum state amp national standards eReader Pro for Palm OS software allows readers to view and read eBooks whe
3. cate if you want to look at other programs like this O This software will not produce the results desired and should not be adopted Comments Main problem for not adopting this software is because our school lacks handheld devices See attached reflection for more information regarding this piece of software Software Reflection Portability interactivity and versatility seem to be the three most benefits for this piece of software Presentation is also a key ingredient in the successful implementation of eReader into a classroom or a learning environment Digital books offer a glimpse into the future of reading and how we as humans will receive process and interact with the content Portability would be a plus within the educational setting because no longer would students have to carry around book bags full of reading materials Ereader frees them from these confines and allow them to carry hundreds if not thousands of books and other printed materials on small memory sticks or hard drives Interactivity brings eBooks to life and draws students into learning by putting them in control Students are in control using this software because they can change the font color size and background to fit their likes Other capabilities such as highlighting and pencil mark up takes learning to a higher level Students no longer have to fear the famous saying do not write or mark in books matter of fact eReader actually encourages users to be crea
4. never they want and wherever they are eReader Pro can be used to add bookmarks navigate easily and search eBooks This program is objective is related to the district s curriculum because it is used to improve and promote reading 11 Describe how this software would improve your ability to complete specific job responsibilities and or increase student learning eReader would improve my ability to complete specific job responsibilities and or increase student learning because in addition making the software that is used to read electronic books it is the largest electronic book eBook publisher in the world and the first electronic book publisher to offer contemporary fiction and nonfiction titles newspapers and magazines With an expansive collection of over 13 000 titles to choose from including the educational Classics Collection CD eReader offers the most comprehensive selection of eBooks for teachers and students This collection once purchased can be loaded on the school network and made available to anyone that is given user rights to that specific location Specific Classroom Applications Allows for unlimited students to read similar titles 1 Strongly Disagree 5 Strongly Agree 12 Software supports existing curriculum 12 3 4 13 Software adequately meets its objectives 12 3 4 14 Software would make my job more effective 123 4 5 15 Software is usable without reference manual or user help 1 2 345 16 User can easily
5. tive and interact with books Other capabilities such as text searches hyperlinks sound and video assist in making connections to other content or using other modalities to make the connections Versatility allows students using eReader to create a living document that can be ever changing Through the use of Adobe PDF files eReader allows students to expand and update their collections easily be content updaters which automatically searches out and ensures that the most up to date content is available Adobe PDF files also allows learners the ability to download other written content found across the internet Packages are available for educational institutions to meet their basic curriculum needs while allowing for future expansion and upgradeability Overall eReader Has expansive collection of over 13 000 electronic titles Is a cost effective way to distribute books to students Can not be lost stolen or damaged Licenses entitle schools to internally distribute as many copies of the eBooks as it wants as many times as it wants Browser has built in search function that allows for quick retrieval Convertible between operating systems
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