Food Safety Resources Reviews

General Information

This video is fun and engaging for a younger audience. There is a good demonstration of 'spread of germs' by using paint as a visual. Good demonstration of proper handwashing technique.

By over-emphasizing a concern for the spread of germs and showing children wearing masks in response to a child with a cold, may have conveyed a 'fear of germs,' (there was even a reference to the Plague) while failing to demonstrate practical solutions to the prevailing question...how to contain a sneeze?

This video has an adequate story line and appropriate actors for a younger audience, but there were some inconsistencies in the message stated in the beginning passwords...safety, fitness, and fun. For instance, the opening scene shows the lead character wearing a mask to protect her voice from the paints harmful fumes, yet showed an unventilated workspace.

This video is fun and engaging for a younger audience, but requires an instructor's guide to incorporate the handwashing message into a classroom setting, as well as putting into perspective the 'fear of germs' message.

Recommended with Reservations

Purpose:

Purpose of resource is clearly stated in title or introduction

 Yes

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Organization:

Resource is well-organized and major points are presented clearly. Resource does not assume that reader has background information.

Yes

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Accuracy:

Information, technical or otherwise, is accurate and recommendations are current.

Yes

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Consistency with Current Food Code

The latest version of the Food Code is used and the information is consistent with that code.

Yes

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The proper handwashing technique demonstrated is consistent with current FDA guidance.

Learning Activities, Questions, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools:

Resource includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the audience (e.g., an activity where the participant rates their current food safety practices).

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Special Interests:

Resource is geared toward special needs and interests of intended target audience(s).

Yes

If not, please explain:

Scope:

Scope of information is appropriate for target audience(s) and essential topics are discussed in appropriate detail.

Yes

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Summary:

All major ideas are summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries are easily identified.

Yes

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Objectivity/Sponsor Bias:

Subject matter is presented objectively and fairly. No brand name is mentioned or obvious sponsor bias.

Yes

Positive Role Models:

Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models are presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.

Yes

If not, please explain

Yes

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Instructional Aids:

Not Provided

If not needed, please explain:

Availability of Aids:

If aids do not exist or are not necessary, please explain:

Instructor’s Guide:

Instructor’s guide is included with suggestions for enhancing audiovisual presentation, pre-, and post-showing. Suggestions or follow-up learning activities/discussion questions are included.

No

If instructor’s guide is not included, is one needed?

Yes

Please explain:

Guidance for teachers to reinforce handwashing in the classroom would be helpful.

Instructor Resources:

Instructor resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

No

If instructor resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

Yes

Please explain:

A resource for instructors to obtain the teaching tool 'glitter soap' referred to in the video, would be useful.

Student Resources:

Student resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

No

If student resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

Yes

Please explain:

Please see the above comment regarding the use of glitter soap.

Credits, References, and Resources (including dates, publishers, etc.):

Complete credits, current references, date produced, and resources listed are up-to-date (credits may be on video package).

Yes

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If headings are not provided for each topic area, would they be helpful? Please explain:

Quality:

Audiovisual resource is mutually supportive to the presentation of concepts.

Yes

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Presentation:

Presentation progresses at a pace that permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.

Yes

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Auditory Quality:

Speaker, voice, and music are clear; sound is audible and has good quality.

Yes

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Visual Quality:

Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; and color, lighting, and editing enhance presentation content.

Yes

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Continuity:

Continuity provides cohesiveness and smooth flow. Visuals are in a logical order and auditory portion is precisely matched with visual portion.

Yes

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