Food Safety Resources Reviews

General Information

The video presents information to students in an entertaining way. It is aimed at kids, but adults would find the video informative and amusing as well. The video quality is excellent, and the appearance of J. Gorden Short, M.D. helps emphasize the seriousness/importance of proper handwashing. He stresses, "washing hands conscientiously is the single greatest public health service you can perform." The end of the video is more serious and includes a question and answer review.

There is not an evaluation form for the program included so that the authors may make appropriate amendments in any future printing. There are also not any printed or visual materials provided with the video, although they are available on the Web site for an additional fee. Some vocabulary may be too difficult for a very young audience. The fictitious germ in the video is named "Xzzyxyz1391," which may be confusing to some audiences. There are not any suggestions included for incorporating this video into the classroom.

The talking hand and interview with the germ is creative and cute. Although the Brevis Company sells other educational materials, the video does not reference this, which may be a positive point.

This video is entertaining, creative, and gets its message across. It covers topics at the correct speed and depth for its audience. The handwashing promotion is especially good. Although, the educational aspect of this video would be better served if there were instructions and aides for the instructor.

Recommended

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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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).

Material is designed to be used without learning activities, questions, projects, or interactive learning tools.

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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

Please explain:

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:

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:

Directions for the instructor on how to incorporate this video into classroom education and conduct a follow-up discussion would be beneficial.

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:

Directions for the instructor on how to incorporate this video into classroom education and conduct a follow-up discussion would be beneficial.

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?

No

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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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Vocabulary is appropriate for intended audience(s).Resource minimizes use of technical terms and if used, they are defined.

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

N/A

Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Yes

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N/A

Writing approach is positive, personal and involves the reader. Active voice is used most of the time.

Yes

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N/A

Illustrations contribute to the resource and are on the same page as their text references.Tables and graphs are simple, easy-to-read, and in a form requiring no further explanation.

Yes

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N/A

Illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their text references.Active voice is used most of the time.

Yes

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N/A

Resource uses a heavy weight paper and print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size greater than 11 point type, is not difficult to read, and the main body of print is not written in capital letters.

Yes

Please comment:

N/A

Color, design, and layout of resource are attractive and stimulate interest without being too busy. A good balance between print and blank space is on the page.

Yes

Please comment:

N/A

Clear headings are provided for each topic area.

Yes

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

N/A

Quality:

Audiovisual resource is mutually supportive to the presentation of concepts.

Yes

If not, please explain:

Presentation:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

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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