Appendix A: NEEDS Courseware Quality Review Form: DRAFT
PART A. Author Supplied Information
Title of Courseware:_________________________________________________
Author Name: ______________________________________
Engineering subject areas addressed by this courseware.
Format of courseware: Case Study
Tutorial
Technical Reference
Laboratory/Experiment Support
Demonstration
Educational Game
Practice problems/Examination
Other ________________________
Prerequisite knowledge for intended student audience:
Context for Courseware's Instructional Use: Stand-alone initial instruction
Stand-alone supplementary instruction
Instructor-guided classroom instruction
Collaborative learning environment
Independent practice
Other ____________________
Educational Goals of Courseware:
Recommended Pedagogical Use of Courseware
References to documentation regarding courseware:
Author Comments:
Part B: Courseware Gestalt
Title of Courseware: ___________________________________________________
Author Name: __________________________________________
Reviewer Name: _________________________________________
The purpose of this review is to determine if the above-referenced engineering courseware is of sufficient quality that it could easily be incorporated by an instructor (other than the author) into a course and enhance the students' learning experience. Please answer the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. Feel free to add any other comments you may have regarding the courseware.
Was the engineering content error-free?
Is the author's statement of target audience and educational goals consistent with the courseware's content?
Was the courseware visually appealing?
Did the courseware perform without technical errors? Was it complete and fully functional?
Are the media elements (graphics, images, sound, video) of average or better quality?
Do you think an instructor, other than the author of the courseware, would consider utilizing the courseware in his/her classroom?
Are you aware of any copyright infringements that may have occurred within this courseware?
Do you recommend that the courseware accepted as an Endorsed piece of courseware on the NEEDS Database?
YES NO (if no, please justify on a separate sheet.)
Is this courseware of such exceptional quality that it should be considered for the Premier Designation (which entails a more rigorous evaluation)?
YES NO