During week five I had the opportiunity to evaluate some software with the help of several tools. Most of the tools had similarities while others had subtle but yet critical differences. Before I had the opportunity to work with these tools I wouldn't have the first clue on how to tackle such a large task. I personally am a very simplistic thinker. . . I would simply "play" with the program and determine if it was interesting, creative, and unique. If I enjoy it then sure it's a go. If not, then "no." This is obviously a very poor way to evaluate instructional software however I will say that the more fun it is the more the students will enjoy themselves. I am also surprised that the evaluation tools did not place much emphasis on creativity. After all, we all try to make learning fun.
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I would have to agree with you in that I too am a person who has always just played with the software and if I liked it great and if not, bye bye. I am in the same boat as you in that I also agreed that these tools pointed out just how weak of a system that format really is. There were so many things that I would have never even thought of to look at that are crucial in determining whether or not the programs would be beneficial. Ultimately I think by providing structure, these tools make our time spent much more efficient.
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