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SOFTWARE EVALUATION #1 |
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Name: David Rauschkolb�������� Section: 003����� Time Spent: 45 minutes
Degree and Discipline:��������������� Theatre Arts Education � K-12 |
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NAME OF PROGRAM:� VRML Walk-Through Pro |
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PUBLISHER:���������������� Virtus
SUBJECT AREA (S): ��� 3D Drafting, plotting, Technical theatre, blocking, and virtual lighting |
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COMPUTER USED TO VIEW PROGRAM? (Mac or PC):� PC |
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM IN YOUR OWN WORDS:� |
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This program is mainly for the use of creating 3-D representations of drafted objects.� Theatrically it is used for the virtual creation of sets.� This program allows for checking site lines, lighting effects, the placement of actors, and the overall look of a set. �The program uses a standard gunsite for directional movement.� The program uses a large deal of RAM on any computer. |
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�INTENDED AUDIENCE: (More than one can be checked )
q Pre-K
q Elementary
q Middle
* Secondary |
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CONTENT:
Specifics poor fair average very good excellent
Developmental/AgeAppropriateness:������� Very Good
Educational Value:�������������������������������� Excellent
Accuracy:�������������������������������������������� Very Good
Interest Level/Appeal: ��������������� ����������� Average
Interactivity:������������������������������������������ Excellent
Technical Quality(Audio, Visual, etc.): ��� Very Good
(A = Always, SE = Some Extent, N = Never, NA = Not Applicable) |
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_A__ A student's ideas can be incorporated into the program |
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_SE_ The program comes with strategies to extend the learning |
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_A__ There is a sufficient amount of content |
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_A__ Reading ability is not prerequisite to using the program |
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_SE_ It is easy to get in or out of any activity at any point |
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_SE_ Written materials are helpful |
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_A__ Content is free from gender bias |
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_A__ Content is free from ethnic bias |
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_NA_ Record keeping feature to monitor student?s progress (teacher options) |
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Which software category best describes this software? (If more than one give brief explanation.)
____ Drill and Practice (computer equivalent of a box of flash cards)
____ Tutorial (provides instruction)
_++_ Simulation (a program which creates an operational mode of reality
____ Publishing (writing program)
____ Planning/Explanation (examples ? timelines, graphs, maps, decision making)
____ Collaboration/Problem Solving (could be used by more than one student at a time) |
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1.How would you recommend this software program be used in your classroom? In a short paragraph, please expand your ideas on this page. (Examples - supplement to an assignment, evaluation of students in a team effort, instructional tool, visualization, strengthening certain critical skills, measurement)
����������� I would use this in the teaching of both my drama classes and technical theatre classes.� I can attach my computer to a TV and use the TV as a display for the work I am doing.� Drama classes need to be able to see how technology helps in the arts.� I can show specific things in blocking, lighting, exiting, entering, and the construction of sets.� I can demonstrate sight lines through the virtual environment.� Technical theatre can use this software to create student projects on set design and directing projects on blocking and actor placement.� I can teach a whole unit on lighting through the simply designed light lab.� I can take a set from ground floor to its final stages in steps to show my workers what parts must be created first, through the virtual building of flats, walls, pillars, etc. |
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2.How would you implement this software in your classroom, knowing that you will only have one or two computers available at a time (Examples- whole group, pairing students up, small groups, computer lab?) |
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����������� As I said before, computers can now be attached to TV�s to assist in the displaying process.� I would allow students to log in a journal during free times, such as lunch or before/after school.� Advanced students can be taught to assist in coaching other students with limited computer knowledge.� These advanced students also help design the stages for our main productions. |
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3.How would you keep track of which students had used the program ? (examples charts, index cards, data base, color schemes) Elaborate briefly.
����������� Many computers come with login passwords and logs of who signs in and out.� I would create a pass like my clinical schools, hall pass which has a slot for teacher signatures, times, and dates.� I would rotate my technical class through the computer in a cycle.� This class is already broken up into 4-6 work groups who have daily �work orders.�� Some work orders could be to work through some VR work. |
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SOFTWARE EVALUATION #2 |
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Name: David Rauschkolb�������� Section: 003����� Time Spent: 45 minutes
Degree and Discipline:��������������� Theatre Arts Education � K-12 |
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NAME OF PROGRAM:������������� Total Home |
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PUBLISHER:���������������������������� Broderbund
SUBJECT AREA (S): ��������������� Design, decoration and ornamentation, lighting effects, new costs for purchasing, etc. |
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COMPUTER USED TO VIEW PROGRAM? (Mac or PC):� PC |
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM IN YOUR OWN WORDS: |
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����������� This program was a companion to Total Landscape.� These programs are the products of combining ground plans, perspective and front elevations.� They use up to date pricing guides directly off of the Internet.� A user can scan a blueprint and have the program make a virtual 3-D representation.� The software has a new feature rarely seen in VR.� Total Home has the capability to show the user what his designs will look like at any point of day or night.� The program knows to take into account interior and exterior lighting. |
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�INTENDED AUDIENCE: (More than one can be checked )
q Pre-K
q Elementary
* Middle
* Secondary |
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CONTENT:
Specifics poor fair average very good excellent
Developmental/AgeAppropriateness:������� Very Good
Educational Value:�������������������������������� Average
Accuracy:�������������������������������������������� Excellent
Interest Level/Appeal: ��������������������������� Very Good
Interactivity:������������������������������������������ Excellent
Technical Quality(Audio, Visual, etc.): ��� Excellen |
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�(A = Always, SE = Some Extent, N = Never, NA = Not Applicable) |
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_A__ A student's ideas can be incorporated into the program |
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_A__ The program comes with strategies to extend the learning |
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_A__ There is a sufficient amount of content |
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_SE_ Reading ability is not prerequisite to using the program |
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_SE_ It is easy to get in or out of any activity at any point |
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_A__ Written materials are helpful |
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_A__ Content is free from gender bias |
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_A__ Content is free from ethnic bias |
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_SE_ Record keeping feature to monitor student?s progress (teacher options) |
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Which software category best describes this software? (If more than one give brief explanation.)
____ Drill and Practice (computer equivalent of a box of flash cards)
____ Tutorial (provides instruction)
_**__ Simulation (a program which creates an operational mode of reality
____ Publishing (writing program)
_**__ Planning/Explanation (examples ? timelines, graphs, maps, decision making)
____ Collaboration/Problem Solving (could be used by more than one student at a time) |
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1.How would you recommend this software program be used in your classroom? In a short paragraph, please expand your ideas on this page. (Examples - supplement to an assignment, evaluation of students in a team effort, instructional tool, visualization, strengthening certain critical skills, measurement)
����������� I would use this program to teach the necessity of blue prints and proper research into the building anything.� This program, since it is updated via the Internet, is a perfect in-school example of real life.� Students can check prices of materials before actually constructing anything.� This takes designing to a whole new level with the new lighting feature.� A play may require the set to appear at sunrise.� A student lighting designer could take his set into the program and have the computer show him what lighting effects he needs to add to the standard acting areas.� Often times, Theatres rent the furniture that is onstage.� Actors need to know why they shouldn�t fool around on these set pieces.� I used this program to show one of my actors that if he broke that sofa, he would be buying a $800 broken couch. |
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2.How would you implement this software in your classroom, knowing that you will only have one or two computers available at a time (Examples- whole group, pairing students up, small groups, computer lab?) |
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����������� Whole group demonstrations could be made, while assigning small group would work better.� Each group would have at least one computer literate user that would manipulate the data that the group decided upon. |
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3.How would you keep track of which students had used the program ? (examples charts, index cards, data base, color schemes) Elaborate briefly.
����������� Rotation of daily password, user logs, and signin passes would work best.� As always rotate the use through assigned days and group |
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SOFTWARE EVALUATION #3 |
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Name: David Rauschkolb�������� Section: 003����� Time Spent: 45 minutes
Degree and Discipline:��������������� Theatre Arts Education � K-12 |
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NAME OF PROGRAM:������������� Theatre Design Pro 2.51 |
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PUBLISHER:���������������������������� Schneider Optics
SUBJECT AREA (S): ��������������� Technical Theatre and Presentational Art |
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COMPUTER USED TO VIEW PROGRAM? (Mac or PC):� PC |
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM IN YOUR OWN WORDS: |
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����������� This program is intended to teach how to install projection systems.� The demo version is basically a selling tool for Schneider, but the update offers many valuable tools.� You can enter in the specifications for your theatre/classroom, power supplies nearby, input devices and price ranges.� The program will then give you the choices of working through some key choices.� The software gives you the price ranges and quality levels for each.� The software goes into specific details down to the millimeter of the lenses.� The latest version even goes so far as to list everything that would be need for your newly designed system.� The number of screws, nails, cable foot length, power usage, heat creation etc.� |
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�INTENDED AUDIENCE: (More than one can be checked )
q Pre-K
q Elementary
q Middle
* Secondary |
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CONTENT:
Specifics poor fair average very good excellent
Developmental/AgeAppropriateness:������� Average
Educational Value:�������������������������������� Average
Accuracy:�������������������������������������������� Excellent
Interest Level/Appeal: ��������������������������� Very Good
Interactivity:������������������������������������������ Very Good
Technical Quality(Audio, Visual, etc.): ��� Excellent
(A = Always, SE = Some Extent, N = Never, NA = Not Applicable) |
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_NA_ A student's ideas can be incorporated into the program |
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_SE_ The program comes with strategies to extend the learning |
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_SE_ There is a sufficient amount of content |
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_SE_ Reading ability is not prerequisite to using the program |
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_A__ It is easy to get in or out of any activity at any point |
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_NA_ Written materials are helpful |
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_A__ Content is free from gender bias |
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_A__ Content is free from ethnic bias |
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_NA_ Record keeping feature to monitor student?s progress (teacher options) |
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Which software category best describes this software? (If more than one give brief explanation.)
____ Drill and Practice (computer equivalent of a box of flash cards)
____ Tutorial (provides instruction)
____ Simulation (a program which creates an operational mode of reality
____ Publishing (writing program)
_**__ Planning/Explanation (examples ? timelines, graphs, maps, decision making)
____ Collaboration/Problem Solving (could be used by more than one student at a time) |
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1.How would you recommend this software program be used in your classroom? In a short paragraph, please expand your ideas on this page. (Examples - supplement to an assignment, evaluation of students in a team effort, instructional tool, visualization, strengthening certain critical skills, measurement)
����������� I would use this software to demonstrate the specific oriented nature of technical theatre.� I would also use this as a source when updating our theatre projection system. |
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2.How would you implement this software in your classroom, knowing that you will only have one or two computers available at a time (Examples- whole group, pairing students up, small groups, computer lab?) |
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����������� I would use this in a lab and have it displayed through a projector while I lecture on how each detail alters the costs and necessities of the system. |
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3.How would you keep track of which students had used the program ? (examples charts, index cards, data base, color schemes) Elaborate briefly.
����������� I do not think that the majority of my students would use this software.� I believe it to be more of a teacher used software.� The program is oriented to getting a specific system installed in your area.� I think I would use it to sway the school board or the members on a grant committe |
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