NAME AND SURNAME: N.

T MOTAUNG
STUDENT NUMBER: 200834683
Assignment Number 2A RUBRIC

SOFTWARE EVALUATION

A teacher computer will need to have a classroom or computer lab with

relevant resources. Therefore, the teacher should have a clear understanding
on how to choose qualities when buying resources because some are good
and some are terrible. The best way is to evaluate software by designing a
form that would help with the evaluation.

Title: Microsoft office 2007

Company: Microsoft SA (Pty)
Address: Microsoft SA (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 5817
Rivonia
2128
Type of Computer: Mainframe, Desktop and Supercomputers
Subjects Areas: Technology / Computers
Frequently of Use: Daily
Use with: Intermediate
Class
Price: Price range: R2,886.87 - R5,202.00
Site Licence: Company Registration No. 1992/000839/07
Notes: Keyboards
Mice
Monitors
Computer Case
Delivery Method: Door to Door Delivery
Lessons/Tutoria: Drill
Review
Simulation
Testing
Rating Codes (5) Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Fair (1) Poor

Educational Value and Pedagogy Rating

1. Program id flexible for intruded user 5

2. Appropriate for classroom setting 5
3. Meets relevant educational needs 4
4. New terms are defined 4
5. Student has chance to correct errors 4
6. Help is available 3
7. Material is presented clearly and interesting 4
8. Branches to new information and adjusts feedback 3
9. Follow progression of skills 4
10.Student response input is in a familiar manner 3
11.Student advances at appropriate speed 3
12.Criteria for advancing can be adjusted by teacher 4

Ease of Use
1. Clear, complete teacher documentation
4
2. Clear, complete student documentation
4
3. Instruction can be bypassed
3
4. Easy to exit from program
3
5. Easy to set up program
4
6. Effective use of computer 4
7. Computer presentation is more effective /efficient than other methods
4
8. Video display is pleasing and functional
4
9. Audio is effective 4
10.Other peripherals are employed when needed
3
11.Computer maintains useful information for records
4