CALL Software Evaluation Form

Software Being Evaluated:

Software URL/Location:
Name of Evaluator:

Date Reviewed:

Directions: Use the following form to evaluate the CALL software. First, mark the correct box
for each given sub category. If the software does not contain the listed feature, mark the box
labeled n.a. (not applicable). If the software does contain the listed feature, mark whether the
feature was very poor (1), poor (2), fair (3), good (4), or very good (5). Below each group of sub
categories, make additional comments regarding any of the features. The box below can be
used as a general overview of the site being evaluated.
General Overview of Software:

Learner Fit :

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1. Appropriateness of content for learners

2. Appropriateness of language level for learners
3. Development of multiple language learning skills
4. Variety of skills offered for targeting multiple intelligences
5. Alignment of software goals/objectives with course
goals/objectives
Comments about Learner Fit:

Language Learning Potential :

1. Effectiveness of scaffolding presented to different levels of

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learners
Challenge vs. manageability of tasks at target level
Activation of background and prior knowledge
Attention given to meaning of language
Attention given to authenticity of input/output
Development of language learning strategies throughout
Opportunities for collaboration among learners
Recycling of materials for deeper understanding

Comments about Language Learning Potential:

Language Content :
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a.

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a

1. Clarity of directions given for all tasks/requirements

2. Clarity of examples provided for each activity
3. Appropriateness of directions/examples at specific
reading/listening levels
4. Correctness of grammar/spelling/punctuation throughout

5. Variety of language exercises/activities presented

Comments about Language Content:

Assessment :

1. Quality of progress assessments throughout units

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Quality of summative assessments at end of units

Chances for review/re-learning of challenging material
Meaningfulness of feedback/hints provided throughout
Access to further tutorials for recurring errors

Instructors access to student progress

Comments about Assessment:

User Friendliness :

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Introduction to site (Welcome/Home page)

Ease of navigation between pages/activities
Availability and resourcefulness of Help/Tip buttons
Links to helpful outside resources

Compatibility with different browsers/operating systems

Comments about User Friendliness:

General Features/Aesthetics :

1. General organization and layout are pleasing to the eye

2. Color scheme is pleasing and highlights focus of site
3. Effectiveness of visuals to support content materials
4. Effectiveness of varied multi-media

Comments about General Features/Aesthetics :