Title: The Human Body
Overall Rating: C
Source: National Geographic "Wonders of
Learning CD ROM Library
Playing Time:30 min
Date:1993
Cost: $127.31 http://ncet.csv.warwick.ac.uk/WWW/projects/CD-ROM/evaluations/W8.html
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: CD-Rom
Subject Area: Science
Objectives:Understanding specific parts
of the human body and how they work as well as understanding food groups.
Brief Description: Reads like six small
books in areas including: Brain, bones,senses,teeth and
food groups.
Entry Capabilities Required: Reading Ability,
very little computer knowledge required.
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 4 (Does what
it says it is going to do)
Provides practice of relevant skills:
2 uses very few skilled activities
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:3 (Lacks
animation, art,design and computer activity)
Likely to be comprehended clearly: 5 (Easy
to understand)
Technical quality (durable, attractive): 3
(Program is five years old which is obvious in re to technical quality)
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): No game qualities
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): N/A
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):
3
Clear directions for play:
Directions aren't necessary
Effectiveness of debriefing:3
(Simple review)
Strong Points: Subject
matter is clear and accurate, material is highlighted as it's read
Weak Points: Animation
and design poor. Not enough computer activity.
Reviewer: Pam Luckie
Position:Student
Date:3/26/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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