Software Selection Form Name ____________ School ___________ Grade or Department ______ Software Title ____________ Publisher _______________ Content Area ____________ Topic __________________ Targeted Grade Level _____ ______________________________________________________________________________ __ TYPE OF LICENSE TO BE PURCHASED (CHECK ONE) ___Single Computer ___Site License ___Lab Pack ___Network License ______________________________________________________________________________ __ TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS __Computer/Processor Required ___Hardware Space Required __RAM Required ___Additional Hardware Required __Compatibility With Existing Software ___Other Requirements ______________________________________________________________________________ __ SOFTWARE CATEGORY __Presentation __Multimedia __Simulation __Data Processing __Tutorial __Educational Game __Reference __Graphics __Authoring __Word Processing __Drill and Practice __Handheld Application __Other (please specify) ______________________________________________________________________________ __ SOFTWARE FEATURES Claim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree N/A The directions are clear and easy to follow. It's easy to start and exit the program. Users can easily resume where they left off in the program. The program functions well and is free of bugs. The program is enjoyable to use. The graphic elements are meaningful and appropriate. Sound can be turned on and off. The software contains useful management features. Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive. Advanced features are easy to access and apply. Menu-driven tutorials are built into the program. ______________________________________________________________________ What specific curricular and technology standards will be addressed by this software? ______________________________________________________ What are your instructional goals for using this software? ___________________ __________________________________________________________________ Have you found reviews of this software? If so, summarize comments from the reviews. ______________________________________________________________________ If you haven't used the software before, do you know colleagues who have? If so, indicate how they used the software and their general evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________ Other comments and evaluations: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ PURCHASING INFORMATION Cost _______ Product ID Number ___________ Recommended Vendor________ Vendor Address _____________ Vendor Phone _______________ Software Selection Committee Comments _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Committee Purchase Recommendation ____yes ____no >From The Technology Coordinator's Handbook by Max Frazier and Gerald D. Bailey
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