Review Criteria for Audiovisual Resources

Audiovisual materials are evaluated on the following:

Presentation

• Presentation progresses at a pace which permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.
• Most of the visual presentation progresses at a pace which facilitates comprehension. Pacing of dialogue allows some time for absorbing concepts presented. Limited blank time provided.
• Presentation progresses at a rapid pace that rushes from point to point, or belabors points. Pacing of dialogue is rapid, or too slow. No blank time is provided.

• Clear speaker, voice, and music; sound is audible; good quality of sound.
• Clear speaker, voice, and music; sound is audible; may be a few distracting audio effects or inconsistent fidelity.
• Speaker's voice and music not clear; sound is inaudible; many distracting audio effects and inconsistent fidelity.

• Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; color, lighting, and editing enhances presentation of content.
• Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; color, lighting, and editing do not detract from the presentation of content.
• Visuals are unclear; graphics and titles are difficult to read; color, lighting, and editing are distracting.

• Instructor's guide included with suggestions for enhancing audiovisual presentation, pre- and post showing. Suggestions for follow-up learning activities/discussion questions included.
• Instructor's guide included with some suggestions for enhancing audiovisual presentation, pre- and post showing.
• No instructor's guide included with material.

• Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed (credits may be on video package).
• Credits, references, and resources current but incomplete.
• Credits, references, and resources outdated, inaccurate, and unusable, or no references/resources/credits provided.