Title: My Own Stories
Overall Rating: B
Source: Saterlee
Playing Time:
Date: June 11, 1998
Cost: $ 8.96 http://jango.excite.com/xsh/results.dcg?svc=xsh&set=5938.4.357fdb2a&qtm= 5&stp=54726&to=0&subp=&subl=&zone=&service=ex&depth= 0&cobrand=xsh&srchtype=price
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

Provides practice of relevant skills

Likely to arouse/maintain interest

Likely to be comprehended clearly

Technical quality (durable, attractive): 3

Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance)

: 3

Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction)

Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):

Clear directions for play:

Effectiveness of debriefing

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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