Name of person doing the appraisal and position:
Joanne Sandilands
Name of software and company:
Eye Track SEMERC
Brief description of the software:
You have to help the "police" to catch a robber, using various matching
+ sequencing games.
Year group and number of pupils using the software:
Y5 x 2, Y4 x 2, Y2 x 1, Rec x 2
How often do the pupils use the software:
Twice weekly
Type of difficulties experienced by the pupils:
General delay speech + language, oral dyspraxia
Do you find the software easy to use?
Very straightforward
Your view of the software e.g. graphics, speech
and area(s) covered by the software:
Graphics are good, speech is clear. Covers matching, sequencing, odd
one out.
Who supervises the delivery of the programme?
S.S.A.
Pupil's view of the programme:
All pupils really enjoyed this, they ask to use it every time I seem
them. It is interesting and exciting, and they definitely think it's
a "game" rather than "work".
What areas of expertise does the programme cover
and does it marry with other programmes used?
Visual & auditory memory, coordination & sequencing.
Any improvements that could be made or any other
comments:
More games - we want to carry on playing even when we've completed all
5 levels!
Progress made by the pupils:
Very motivational, builds self-esteem. Use of language has been improved.
Skills using the mouse improved.
Would your school continue to use the programme?
Yes