Critical Evaluation of a Content-Based App
This evaluation form is to be used when any technology tool/resource is intended to supply content to support teaching and learning.
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Name *
Email *
Title of App *
Description of App
Cost of App *
Creator of the App or Owner *
URL to Access App *
Content area(s) covered in App *
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Grade level(s) of App *
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What CCSS or state/local standard(s) can this resource/tool address?
Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept?
Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment?
Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance?
Differentiation: Does the resource/tool offer flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs?
User friendliness: Can students navigate within the resource/tool independently?
Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the resource/tool and select it to use often?
Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher?
Sound: Does the music/sound add to the educational aspects of the content?
Instructions: Are the instructions included helpful and the correct reading level for the student?
Support page: Does the resource/tool's support page provide additional useful information?
Navigation: Is it easy to find items on the resource/tool?
Modalities: Are multiple versions of instructions such as text video, and audio, included?
SUMMARY OF THE APP
Using the data you have collected above, explain why you would or would not recommend this application for use in the classroom. Include any specific ideas you have for its use.
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How would you use this App in your classroom?
Source
This critical evaluation form was adapted in 2012 by Kathy Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) from Harry Walker's "Evaluation rubric for iPod/iPad".
Permission for classroom use granted.
A PDF version of this form, which may be filled in and saved locally, can be found here: http://kathyschrock.net/pdf/evalipad.pdf
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