Courseware Evaluation Form

Item # Characteristic Strength (1-5) 1. Concentrate on teaching concepts and solid skills 2. Have a uniform design and consistent format 3. Concise (no superfluous text) 4. Use short sentences appropriate to the student level 5. Use simple English and avoid unnecessary jargon 6. Be technically accurate 7. Be free of distracting errors (such as spelling errors) 8. Be tested prior to release by independent trainers 9. Table of contents 10. Index 11. Glossary 12. Course preview detailing topics covered 13. Explanation of how to use the book 14. States any assumptions about the student's knowledge 15. Summary at the end of each day of training 16. Case study at the end of each day of training 17. Preview of topics to be covered on the next day 18. Review at the start of the second day of training 19. Lesson objectives at the start of each lesson 20. Summary at the end of each lesson 21. Case study at the end of each lesson 22. Revision questions at the end of each lesson 23. Full explanation of each feature 24. Hands-on exercise for each feature 25. Numerous short exercises throughout the lesson 26. Screen shots illustrating each feature 27. Tips and shortcuts 28. Screen shots in exercises, particularly at the end of the exercise 29. Simple instructions 30. Clear step-by-step process with numbered points 31. Starting points from a supplied file to avoid excessive typing 32. Exercises relevant and meaningful to students 33. Clear, uncluttered style 34. White space, especially at sides 35. Legible text 36. Meaningful headings and sub-headings 37. Easy to tell where hands-on exercises start and finish 38. Text is broken up with screen shots, diagrams tables, and other illustrations 39. Easy to identify menu commands and other special text items 40. Uses icons and buttons from toolbars and dialogue boxes 41. Motivates students by explaining why features benefit them and are relevant 42. Satisfies the course objectives 43. Logical progression of topics 44. Active learning (questionnaires, practical exercises, etc) 45. Multiple-sense learning (text, screen captures, diagrams, hands-on exercises) 46. Caters to different learning styles 47. Important points first 48. Summaries Copyright McGraw-Hill 2000. Original purchasers of this book are permitted to photocopy or customize this page by downloading it from “www.books.mcgrawhill.com/training/download”. This document can then be opened, edited, and printed using Microsoft Word or other word processing software.