Educational Software evaluation rubric Software Description:

Software Features Documentation

1 Poor
Documents are difficult to follow.

2 Average
Documents are easy to follow.

3 Good
Documents are easy to follow and to understand. Works on most computers with little upgrades.

4 Excellent
Documents are complete and very clear and logical. Works on all computers without upgrades.

Compatibility

Age /Grade level

Can only be used on a few available computers. Needs additional hardware. Reading level is not appropriate for target audience. Product is not suitable for the age and grade level

Works on most computers with minimal upgrades.

Reading level is often too difficult or too easy for target audience. Many features are unsuitable for the age and grade level Local support and phone support with minimal fee available
Program offers

Technical Support

No toll free support

Reading level is appropriate for target audience, but some portions may be too easy or too difficult Most features are suitable for the age and grade level No charge phone support. Local tech help available.

Reading level is appropriate for target audience Product is suitable for the age and grade level

Local help at no charge available.

Teacher and learner support

1

Program provides

Program offers various

Program offers help at any

material

little or no help to the teacher or the student

limited options for help

forms of help for the student but may not be quickly accessible

stage Provides various ways to reach technical support

Cost

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