Software and App Evaluation

Standard
PDE Instructional Technology Specialist Competencies
Standard Used
I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction
I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels
Indicator Item
  • Evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
  • Monitoring and evaluating technology plans
Artifact
Software and App Evaluation
Description
As a GILT511 course assignment, I was asked to evaluate a piece of software and one app. I chose to evaluate Adobe Captivate as the software and Mindsnacks and the app. I included the vendor, cost, description, and notes. I did not use the software and app evaluation for any purpose of other than the assignment.
Reflection
I chose to evaluate Adobe Captivate and Mindsnacks for the assignment. I used the template from the book to easily create the evaluation. The assignment helped me grow professionally because now I now have a great tool I can use when evaluating software and apps. Since I have done this assignment, I have been heavily involved in assessing software for work. I have used this tool as the basis for my evaluations.