New CALL Packages Selection Criteria Checklist
Name of Software:			Publisher:		
Year of Publication:			Edition:		
ISBN: 			Language Level:		
Age Group			Class Level: 		
					
Software Function:			Drill and practice:		
Tutorial/Courseware			Simulation: 		
Instructional Game			Problem Solving:		
Tools			Others:		

Possible Teaching Objectives:

Usability						Answer 1-4 (1 is worst, 4 is the best)
1.		The installation is simple and straightforward.	1	2	3	4	
2.		It follows a recognised pedagogical approach and will help students improve in the language area it tackles.	1	2	3	4	
3.		The instructional language matches the target language level and the instructions are clear.	1	2	3	4	
4.		It is easy for students and teachers to use (eg navigation).	1	2	3	4	
5.		The screen is up-to-date and attractive (eg video screen size, front, font size, background colour.)	1	2	3	4	
6.		The program is interactive.	1	2	3	4	
7.		The program can induce interactivity amongst students to use and learn English.	1	2	3	4	
8.		The program includes appropriate multimedia elements.	1	2	3	4	
9.		The program records student activity.	1	2	3	4	
10.		There is an authoring component.	1	2	3	4	
11.		The content is correct and accurate.	1	2	3	4	
12.		The pedagogical and contextual content is relevant and motivating to students.	1	2	3	4	
13.		The teaching guide/instruction booklet/helpfile is useful.	1	2	3	4	

Technical
1	Network compatible	❑		2	PC/Mac (pls circle)		
3	Operating system	95 ❑ 98 ❑ NT ❑ ME ❑ 2000❑ XP ❑	4	disk space required		
5	requires microphone 	❑		6	requires headphones	❑	
Language Focus
1.	Which language area(s) of student's English skills can this program be used to enhance? (Please tick)
- Listening				- Speaking			- Reading			- Writing
- Vocabulary Building	- Phonics			-Others
2.	Areas of Language Arts element involved: (Please tick)
- Poems				- Songs and rhymes				- Role play / Drama
- Literature appreciation	- Story telling					- Others:
3.	Is it suitable for assisting teachers or students in Project Based Learning?	Yes / No
4.	Does it provide opportunities for students to develop their skills on:
- Collaboration			- Communication			- Creativity			- Critical thinking
- Numeracy			- Problem-solving			- Values and Attitudes	- Study Skills
5.	Does it match the school curriculum?
6.	When can I use it? ________________
7.	Additional comments: __________________________________________________________________
8.	Would you recommend this piece of software to your school?
9.	Any useful sessions. How would you use them?