Food Safety Resources Reviews

General Information

This video is useful to consumers and high school home economics classes. This video provides basic knowledge for people at home.

The video does not touch on some very important food safety regulations and hazards. The points that were made were not explained as well as they should have been. This video would not be useful as food safety training for any food establishment or organization.

Some of the language used within the video felt as though it was geared for a younger audience. For basic purposes the video might be useful, but overall it was lacking quality material.

This video is useful to consumers and high school home economics classes. It provides basic knowledge, but does not include some very important food safety regulations and hazards. The points that were made were not explained very well, and overall it was lacking quality material.

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 basic Food Code is up to date, however, there are many sub versions to the code references made in the video that are questionable.

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:

It depends on what target it is aimed toward (families, parents, or consumer).

Scope:

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

No

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

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Yes

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Instructional Aids:

Not Needed

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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.

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

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Instructor Resources:

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

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

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Student Resources:

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

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

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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).

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

Yes

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Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Yes

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

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.

No

If not, please explain:

The video seemed to jump around a bit. Some of the points stated within the program could have been elaborated.