ERIC Number: ED300677
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987-May-3
Pages: 9
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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Available Date: N/A
Ohm's Law and Solar Energy. Courseware Evaluation for Vocational and Technical Education.
Gates, Earl; And Others
This courseware evaluation rates the Ohm's Law and Solar Energy program developed by the Iowa Department of Public Instruction. (The program--not contained in this document--covers Ohm's law and resistance problems, passive solar energy, and project ideas and sources.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (construction and electronics) and hardware requirements (Apple II), indicates its suitability for use as tutorial in grades 9-12, and gives a time estimate (15-20 minutes). Availability information includes cost ($1.00 plus disk) and contact address. Part B contains the evaluation criteria in eight categories; reviewer ratings appear as yes, somewhat, no, and not applicable, with explanatory comments. Part C summarizes the evaluation. This program received a yes rating for subject matter; somewhat for technical presentation, student and program interaction, and documentation; and no for student evaluation. Reviewers noted that the Ohm's law and solar energy portions were good and the latter was useful in eighth-grade audit, but the project file was of little value to technology students. Overall, the program was recommended with reservations. (SK)
Publication Type: Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
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