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Anne Marie Littrell

Learning for Kids - Blood Learning Object - 0 views

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    Great interactive, animated activity where students click on the parts of the Respiratory System and read the function of each part.
Anne Marie Littrell

What's the Difference between a Comet, Asteroid, Meteoroid, Meteor & Meteorite? - 0 views

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    Great kid friendly site that outlines the differences in commonly confused space objects.
Kenneth Griswold

Braingenie - 0 views

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    Very cool math and science quiz type website. Allows players to select grade level, subject area, or skill/objective. Gives MCT type multiple choice questions and offers explanations for missed questions.
Kenneth Griswold

Navigator: Common Core State Standards: ELA - 0 views

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    vertical alignment of CCSS by strand, highlights changes from one grade to next by anchor standard.
Kenneth Griswold

Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps - Tony Vincent - Learning in Hand - 0 views

  • RelevanceThe app’s focus has a strong connection to the purpose for the app and appropriate for the student CustomizationApp offers complete flexibility to alter content and settings to meet student needs FeedbackStudent is provided specific feedback Thinking SkillsApp encourages the use of higher order thinking skills including creating, evaluating, and analyzing EngagementStudent is highly motivated to use the app SharingSpecific performance summary or student product is saved in app and can be exported to the teacher or for an audience
  • Here's my list: Use of app is relevant to the purpose and student needs Help or tutorial is available in the app Content is appropriate for the student Information is error-free, factual, and reliable Content can be exported, copied, or printed App’s settings and/or content can be customized Customized content can be transferred to other devices History is kept of student use of the app Design of app is functional and visually stimulating Student can exit app at any time without losing progress Works with accessibility options like VoiceOver and Speak Selection App is free of charge No in-app purchases are necessary for intended use of app App loads quickly and does not crash App contains no advertising App has been updated in the last 6 months App promotes creativity and imagination App provides opportunities to use higher order thinking skills App promotes collaboration and idea sharing App provides useful feedback
    • Kenneth Griswold
       
      Regarding Relevance, I would probably add a check to decide if the app is grade-appropriate and that it will support student growth toward mastery of curricular standards, lesson objectives, etc.
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    Tony Vincent's excellent rubric for evaluating education apps (plus links to several others).  
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