| Seminar Evaluation Seminar
| 
| Mark H. Solsman
| Center for Academic Computing, Documentation Training and Publications
| mhs108@psu.edu  10/26/93
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Outline for
Software Evaluation Seminar
 
 
April 21, 1993
 
1. Introductions
Have each participant introduce themselves, department and why they 
 came to the seminar.
Introduce presenters Purpose of this seminar is to learn strategies 
 for evaluating instructional software.
 
2. Where to start
 LIAS
 ERIC
 OCLC WorldCat
 Key words
 
3. Getting evaluation software
 Many permit 30-90 days for review of software
 Ask potential users to use the software
 
4. Questions to ask
 Names of faculty who have used the software at Penn State or elsewhere.
 What is the evaluation/return policy?
 Do you have additional literature or write-ups?
 What other information do I need to know about compatibility?
 Name of person you are talking to?
 Will they send you an evaluation copy?
 How long may you inspect/use the software before returning?
 How would you find out about enhancements or upgrades in the future?
 If the are programming errors or I can't get it running whom do I call?
 
5. Activity
 Have participants review a piece of software and write down likes and dislikes.
 
6. Evaluation checklist
 Review evaluation checklist
 
7. Questions and discussion