Criteria for Peer-Review of Engineering Courseware
on the NEEDS Database

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


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