Using & Teaching Educational Technology
Guidelines for reviews contributed to this website or Computers in Classrooms
By Terry Freedman
Wed, 9 Nov 2005, 08:11

Guidelines for reviewers

This is a generic set of guidelines which can be applied to books or digital resources. Please note the use of the word "guidelines": they are not meant to be a straitjacket!

General points

Length: 750 to 1000 words.

Use: Please base review on real use wherever possible, eg use by children in a classroom.

Include: your name, brief biographical details and a photo if possible, plus anything you wish to promote, such as a website.

Points to consider about the product

Product name, supplier or website, price range and system requirements where appropriate.

Will users be able to understand it?

Layout.

Accuracy.

Does it meet the National Curriculum, NETSS or other requirements?

Suitability (for age range, course, etc).

Is it interesting?

Is it challenging?

Are the tasks realistic for its intended audience?

Is it good value for money?

What is the printed documentation like?

Is the on-line help good?

Does it meet equal access requirements?

© Terry Freedman Wed, 9 Nov 2005