Rating: (1-5)
Relevance
to objectives: 5 (program gives user many
mediums to explore geography)
Provides
practice of relevant skills: 3
Likely to
arouse/maintain interest:5(Intyense colors
and images along with many alternitives will keep user both aroused and
prolong possible usage.
Likely to
be comprehended clearly:4
Technical
quality (durable, attractive): 5(excellent
state of the art graphics as well as images make this a very attractive
program)
Game: Winning
dependent on player actions (rather than chance): (exploritory
only)
Simulation:
Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction): (exploritory
only)
Evidence
of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):
Clear directions
for play:5
Effectiveness
of debriefing:
Strong Points:Intense
images as well as medium alternitives provides user with many options and
will maintain interests. The control panel is also very useful with its
magnification capibilities and readout button. Overall the software is
excellent and will bennifit Social Studies classrooms.
Weak Points: no
weak points visible
Reviewer: Erin P
McCarten
Position: Student
Date: 9/21/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh PowerPC
6500/250, 32mb ram.