Title: My Own Stories
Overall Rating:
B
Source: Saterlee
Playing Time:
Date: June 11, 1998
Cost: $ 80.95 http://www.shoplet.com/sof
tware/db/374570.html
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed:cd
rom
Subject Area: Creative Writing/
Art
Objectives: To use ones imagination and
experiences to create stories.
Brief Description: A series of blank pages,
allowing for story writing and the addition of sound and pictures.
Entry Capabilities Required: Basic computer
background, how to write and read at an intermediatte level.
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 4 It did
foster imagination and writing skills.
Provides practice of relevant skills:
4 There is constant reinforcement of reading skills.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:4
There were many sounds and graphics that could be integrated into your
story.
Likely to be comprehended clearly: 3
It is hard to initially start your own story.
Technical quality (durable, attractive): 3 There
was a wide selection of things to look at.
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): No game.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): 3
The pages were attatched, and made the writer feel like an author.
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
Clear directions for play: 2 It
was very confusing, and there were many steps involved before you actually
start your project.
Effectiveness of debriefing:3
There was no real closure other than the finished product.
Strong Points:
Had a broad range of sounds and pictures. Easy to use once you get
in.
Weak Points:
Difficult to start up. Somewhat boring after one story.
Reviewer: Heather Reisdorf
Position: Student
Date: June 11, 1998
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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