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Myst
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The Software
Title: Myst Copyright date: 1994
Publisher: Cyan Cost $49.95
Computer: Windows Mac Requirements: Windows: IBM/Tandy Computer, 386 DX 33 Mhz or higher, 4 MB of RAM, Windows 3.1, Super VGA Graphics Card (640x480,256 Colors), MAC compliant sound card, mouse, 4 MB of free Hard Disk, CD-ROM drive

Mac: 256 Color Macintosh, 4 MB of RAM, System 7.0.1 or higher, QuickTime 1.6 & Sound Manager 3.0 + 3 MB of hard disk space

Distribution: CD-ROM (1)
The Reviewer
Name: Kyle B. Rawlings college: Scottsdale Community College
Date: April 14, 1995 Discipline(s) taught: Physics

Evaluating the Computer Game
STATEMENT RATING
Excellent Good Fair Poor N/A
1. The directions for the program are: X
2. The program's screen design was: X
3. The ease of use of this program was: X
4. Help provided within this program was: X
5. The degree to which the content was up to date was: X
6. The degree to which the program represented the diversity of our student population was: X
7. On the whole, the program was: X

COMMENTS Since problem-solving is the goal, directions may not be appropriate.



Evaluating the Instructor Materials

Instructor materials not available with this game.

Evaluating the Program as a Tool for Teaching and Learning

  1. How would you use this program in your class? Identify a specific application for part of your curriculum (if possible).
    Problem-solving skills. I think I could have people hypothesize about a solution to a particular problem and then test their ideas to see if it solves the problem. Also, it is useful in getting people to look for multiple sources of information and relating those sources to one another.
  2. How could this program be used for teaching and learning in other disciplines?
    Mathematics - locks, puzzles have many combinations - how many? In psychology - you could ask students to analyze the personality of each brother, then comment on perceptions. Try to relate what you associate with a person to your view of the person.
  3. How effective was the simulation environment in providing an enhanced learning experience?
    I though it was great! Scenery was magnificent.
  4. What factors might limit the use of this program by instructors?
    Perhaps time and the problems themselves (if you can't solve them - it can be frustrating).
  5. Would your recommend this program for teaching and learning? If yes, why would you recommend this program?
    I think so. But instructors should become familiar with program and have in mind their goals before just assigning work.
  6. If no, why would you not recommend this program?
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