For elaboration and clarification, refer to Specific Evaluation Criteria, pages 19 - 33.

Province of Prince Edward Island DVD/Video Evaluation Department of Education

Form
Title
SA - Strongly Agree For each of the following statements, check the box which best reflects your judgment of
A - Agree the resource.
D - Disagree
NA - Not Applicable
SA A D NA CONTENT
Content is current.
Content is accurate.
Content supports PEI/CAMET/APEF Curriculum.
Scope (range) and depth of topics are appropriate to student needs
Material has significant Canadian content.
Level of difficulty is appropriate for intended audience.
Content integrates real-world experiences.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Instructional goals and learner objectives are clearly stated.
Resource is suitable for a wide range of learning/teaching styles.
Resource promotes student engagement.
Methodology promotes active learning.
Methodology promotes development of communication skills.
Resource encourages group interaction.
Resource encourages student creativity.
Concepts are clearly introduced.
Concepts are clearly developed.
Concepts are clearly summarized.
Integration across curriculum subjects is supported.
Non-technical vocabulary is appropriate.
Technical terms are consistently explained/introduced.
Pedagogy is innovative.
DVD/Video extends or builds upon students knowledge.
Sequencing (chunking) allows for appropriate contextual pauses in viewing.
Adequate/appropriate pre-and post-viewing activities are suggested in the support materials.
Adequate/appropriate assessment/evaluation tools are provided.
TECHNICAL DESIGN
Volume and quality of sound are appropriate.
Narration is effective and appropriate to instructional purposes (pacing, clarity, gender).
Music and sound effects are appropriate and effective for instructional purposes.
Appropriate support materials are provided.
Visual effects/transitions are used appropriately to highlight story and topic.
Animation/graphics are appropriate and clear.

S - Suitable or appropriate
NS - Not suitable or appropriate
NA - Not applicable
S NS NA
State the major reason(s) for the recommendation/non-recommendation of this resource.
Titles/captions are appropriate and clear.
Presentation is logical and varied.
Pacing is appropriate.
Resource makes effective use of various mediums.
Consider whether the resource addresses the following issues appropriately.
SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Gender/sexual roles
Sexual orientation
Belief systems
Age
Socio-economic status
Political bias
Regional bias
Multiculturalism/anti-racism
Aboriginal culture/roles
Special needs
Ethical/legal issues
Language
Violence
Safety standards compliance

COMMENTS:

Evaluator: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________

 AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES EVALUATION
for PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

TITLE:_______________________________________________________________________
DISTRIBUTOR:______________________________________ COST: _________________
COPYRIGHT DATE: ________________
CURRICULUM AREA : _____________________________ GRADE/LEVEL:_________
LENGTH: ________________________
EVALUATOR:_____________________________________ PREVIEW DATE: ___________

DO YOU RECOMMEND THIS MATERIAL FOR PURCHASE! YES NO

IF NO, BRIEFLY STATE REASON AND STOP HERE!
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IF YES, STATE WHAT YOU KNOW

TYPE OF RESOURCES: video videodisc multi-media other _____________
BRIEF CONTENT DESCRIPTION:
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PRODUCTION STYLE: documentary magazine drama interview

Other __________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES DOES THIS RESOURCE MEET? Be specific to facilitate

searches (e.g., curriculum area, subject, topic, theme, outcome).
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