Name: Jacqui Hicks Date: 10/27/16

CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED IPAD/IPOD APP

2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? To do List Cost: Free

Creator of the app Splend Apps iTunes URL or location
Content area(s): Everyone Grade level(s): All
Level(s) of Blooms Taxonomy addressed with this app- highlight those that apply

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Content and components of the app: Answer yes, no, or N/A

1. Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Yes
2. Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? N/A
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Yes
4. Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? No
5. User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Yes
6. Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? Yes
7. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? Yes
8. Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? Yes
9. Instructions: Are the instructions included within the app helpful to the student? Yes
10. Support page: Does the apps supporting Web page provide additional useful information? N/A

Summary of the app 6-8 sentences

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.

I do recommend this app. It is useful for all ages. This app will remind you when to get things
done. It is very easy to understand and students are able to work on it on their own. You are able
to play with the settings and customize your reminder as you wish. It doesnt just apply to school,
it is a pp you can use daily.
What is the title of the app? YouTube Cost: Free
Creator of the app Google iTunes URL or location https://www.youtube.com
Content area(s): Everyone Grade level(s): All
Level(s) of Blooms Taxonomy addressed with this app- highlight those that apply

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Content and components of the app: Answer yes, no, or N/A

11. Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Yes
12. Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? Yes
13. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Yes
14. Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? No
15. User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Yes
16. Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? Yes
17. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? Yes
18. Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? Yes
19. Instructions: Are the instructions included within the app helpful to the student? Yes
20. Support page: Does the apps supporting Web page provide additional useful information? N/A

Summary of the app 6-8 sentences

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.

I do recommend this app. It is useful for all ages. If one does not understand they can search their
topic and for the most part there will usually be a video to guide you. You can also get creative
ideas on this app to help you. This app is worldwide and people can upload their own video and
share it with everyone. I personally have gotten lots of benefit from using YouTube.
What is the title of the app? Hangout Cost: Free
Creator of the app Google iTunes URL or location https://hangouts.google.com
Content area(s): Everyone Grade level(s): All
Level(s) of Blooms Taxonomy addressed with this app- highlight those that apply

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Content and components of the app: Answer yes, no, or N/A

21. Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Yes
22. Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? Yes
23. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Yes
24. Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? No
25. User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Yes
26. Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? Yes
27. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? Yes
28. Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? Yes
29. Instructions: Are the instructions included within the app helpful to the student? Yes
30. Support page: Does the apps supporting Web page provide additional useful information? N/A

Summary of the app 6-8 sentences

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.

I do recommend this app. It is useful for all ages. With this app students are allowed to contribute
within each other and not needed to be in the same room to discuss within each other. It is useful
for teachers to post and grade afterwards. It is an easy app and appropriate for all ages. It is also a
way to get in contact with families who do not live in the United States.
What is the title of the app? ThingLink Cost: Free
Creator of the app ThingLink iTunes URL or location https://www.thinglink.com/
Content area(s): Everyone Grade level(s): All
Level(s) of Blooms Taxonomy addressed with this app- highlight those that apply

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Content and components of the app: Answer yes, no, or N/A

31. Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Yes
32. Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? Yes
33. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Yes
34. Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? No
35. User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Yes
36. Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? N/A
37. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? N/A
38. Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? No
39. Instructions: Are the instructions included within the app helpful to the student? Yes
40. Support page: Does the apps supporting Web page provide additional useful information? N/A

Summary of the app 6-8 sentences

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.

I do recommend this app. It is useful for all ages. I believe it is useful for science students to
capture the moment and they are able to customize the picture and use it in their data. With this
app you probably wouldnt use it too much but I feel like it can come in handy when it comes to
analyzing within science.
What is the title of the app? Skype Cost: Free
Creator of the app Skype iTunes URL or location https://login.skype.com Content area(s): Everyone
Grade level(s): Teens
Level(s) of Blooms Taxonomy addressed with this app- highlight those that apply

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Content and components of the app: Answer yes, no, or N/A

41. Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Yes
42. Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? Yes
43. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Yes
44. Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? N/A
45. User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Yes
46. Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? N/A
47. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? N/A
48. Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? No
49. Instructions: Are the instructions included within the app helpful to the student? Yes
50. Support page: Does the apps supporting Web page provide additional useful information? N/A

Summary of the app 6-8 sentences

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.

I do recommend this app. It is useful for all ages. Students can skype with each other and critic
each others work. They can also get projects done at their own house and work together. It is
useful to communicate with others and for those who live far away and see them through the
webcam. I would recommend skype for teens just because it involves web-caming and I dont
think thats appropriate for younger ones.