ERIC Number: ED271634
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Aug-20
Pages: 9
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Your Ideal Silhouette. Courseware Evaluation for Vocational and Technical Education.
Tierney, Margaret S.; And Others
This courseware evaluation rates the "Your Ideal Silhouette" program developed by Your Image, Inc. This program (not contained in this document) uses the computer to identify figure faults and illustrate personalized corrective style lines to achieve the ideal silhouette. Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (textiles and clothing, wardrobe planning), hardware requirements (Apple II, II+, IIe; TRS-80 III, 4; IBM PC), indicates its suitability for use from grades 9 and up, lists accompanying materials (workbook, instructor guide), and gives a time estimate (15 minutes). Availability information includes cost ($199.95; workbook--$6.50) 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. Strengths are good use of time and comprehensiveness. Weaknesses include confusing booting directions and lack of graphics. The program received "yes" ratings for subject matter, technical presentation, student interaction, and application programs and "somewhat" for documentation. Program interaction, student evaluation, and work behaviors were not applicable. The program is recommended for use in a textiles and clothing lab, in extension programs, or with a color analysis program. (SK)
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: 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