ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ I did my
evaluation of Survivors:Ê Testimonies
of the Holocaust.Ê The vendor name
is Maxell Corporation of America & Burda Media.Ê Their toll free number is #1-800-542-4240.Ê The grade level for this software is middle
to high school.Ê History is the subject
matter.Ê This piece of instructional
software is actually a resource tool.Ê
It comes with two CDs.Ê
Instructional Purpose:
The purpose of this software is to
educate students about the Holocaust.Ê
This software actually uses actual accounts of Holocaust survivors.Ê It uses footage of events during the
Holocaust, and there are several maps that show where events took place in
Europe during WWII.
Use:
Some students actually do not
believe that the Holocaust happened.Ê This
software package is very useful because it uses the accounts of actual
Holocaust survivors.Ê This allows
students to use primary sources for research purposes.Ê Students are also able to view footage of
Hitler and several other WWII events.Ê
This software is packed with useful information.Ê There is even an index with vocabulary
definitions of useful terms associated with the Holocaust.Ê Students can also work on map skills.Ê I would most likely give the students questions,
and I would have them find the answers by using the software as their
resource.Ê I would mainly use this
software as a visual aid and for research purposes.
Other:
Objectives met:Ê yes
Vocabulary appropriate:Ê yes
Content Accurate:Ê yes
Free of Bias:Ê yes
Learner in Control:Ê partially
Proper Reinforcement:Ê yes
Self-Directed:Ê partially
Appropriate Sequencing:Ê somewhat
Student Record Keeping:Ê no
Disk Crash Safeguard:Ê no
No Distracting
Sounds/Visuals:Ê yes
Animation/Sound/Graphics
Effective:Ê yes
Uncluttered Screen:Ê yes
Material Clearly Presented:Ê yes
Easy Program to Load:Ê yes
Simple Screen Directions:Ê yes
On-screen Help:Ê yes
Tutorial Manuel:Ê yes
Easy Printer Setup:Ê yes
Strengths:
This package has excellent footage
of Hitler and other events of the Holocaust.Ê
This CD also personalizes the Holocaust by using actual Holocaust
survivors.Ê Users are able to see a
picture of the survivor and hear his or her actual voice.Ê This software is also appealing to the
younger generation because it uses the voices of Leonardo DiCaprio and Winona
Ryder to narrate.Ê Students are able to
navigate easily, and they are able to pick what they want to do.
Weaknesses:
Unfortunately, there is not much
color on this software package, but it is necessary for the seriousness of the
content.Ê This software is strictly
informative, so there are not any fun games.Ê
The software is also really long and time-consuming.Ê The intro is especially long.Ê Patience is a must for this software.
Recommendations:Ê excellent
Comments:
This software is excellent for any
study of the Holocaust.Ê I chose this
piece of software because of my love for Jewish history.Ê It uses maps, real footage, and the voices
of todayâs movie stars.Ê This software
is definitely for a mature audience.