Name: __________________________________________________ Date:_________________
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A CREATION IPAD/IPOD APP
©2012-2014. Kathleen Schrock kathy@kathyschrock.net
iPads for Teaching http://ipads4teaching.net
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What is the title of the app? ________________________________ Cost: _________ Size (MB):_____
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Creator of the app __________________ iTunes URL: _______________________________________
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Content area(s): _________________________________________________ Grade level(s): ________
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DOES THE APP ALLOW STUDENTS TO
YES
NO
N/A
Import a project from the computer version of the software?
Screencast the creation process on the iPad/iPod as they develop it?
Record a soundtrack with a the microphone on the iPad/iPod?
Insert sounds, music, or photos located on the device into the creation?
Export, email, upload, or network-share the final creation?
Collaborate in real-time with others to develop the product?
Utilize a Web-based version of the tool in addition to the iPad/iPhone app?
Use the touchscreen to effectively draw, develop, type, and manipulate items?
Access written instructions or tutorials (at the correct reading level) within the app?
Provide various modalities of instructions, such as written, video, and audio?
Visit a supporting Web page which provides additional information?
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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iTunes Application Ratings
4+
9+
12+
17+
Which level(s) of Bloom’s Taxonomy can this app support? (check all that apply)
Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating
As you design assessments using this app, which level(s) of SAMR are you developing for?
Substitution
Augmentation
Modification
Redefinition
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What CCSS or state/local standard can this app address?___________________________________