Technology Evaluation Resources - Sanford Inspire Program Learning ...

Technology Evaluation Resources

I.

Technology Evaluation Template

II.

Technology Evaluation Example: Grade 1 Reading

III.

Technology Evaluation Example: Multiple Grades

Copyright © 2017 Arizona Board of Regents, All rights reserved  SanfordInspire.org

Technology Evaluation Template (Back to Table of Contents)

GENERAL INFORMATION Technology Name:

Age/Grade Level:

Technology Type: Application Software

Device

Source: (Web address, company name, etc.) Associated Learning Standard(s): The resource may be generally applicable, if so, simply state that.

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION Give a brief description of the resource.

The Resource Allows Students To:

YES

Create: Students can use creative thinking or will create an innovative product.

Content and Pedagogy

Connect: Students can communicate with others outside the classroom. Research: Students can gather, evaluate, and use information. Collaborate: Students can work together within the classroom or outside of the classroom. They can build upon each other’s knowledge and work. Contextualize: Students can make connections between content areas, ideas, and/or solve problems in a real-world context. Critique: Students must think critically, solve problems, evaluate information, and make informed decisions. Build Technology Skills: Students must understand or be able to use technology concepts, systems, and operations.

RECOMMENDATION Given the information above, would your recommend this resource? Why or why not? Include any additional considerations or notes you have.

IMPLEMENTATION IDEAS How could you use this in the classroom?


NO

N/A

Note: The following criteria may also be considered in the use of this resource. However, it is important to understand that these are secondary criteria to content and pedagogy.


YES

NO

N/A

YES

NO

N/A

Implementation

Work at different levels or paces: Students work is differentiated through the resource. Gather data about themselves: Students can see their progress because the resource contains a tracking system. Work intuitively: Students work easily with the resource because it is user friendly and intuitively designed. Be motivated: Students are engaged and excited to use this resource.

The Resource Is:

Logistics

Free: There is no financial cost for the students, teacher, or school. Easily Accessed: The resource does not require licensing and is available through the web. Reliable: The resource does not have frequent bugs and may have some kind of trouble shooting support available (either a “help” menu or a support team).

This template has been adapted from the following resources: Christie, A., (2007). Dr. Alice Christie’s 6C Model for Evaluating Apps. Retrieved from http://www.kathyschrock.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/evalipad_content.pdf ISTE, (2012). iste.nets•s Advancing Digital Age Learning. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2. Schrock, K., (2011-14). Critical Evaluation of an Content-Based IPAD/IPOD APP. Retrieved from http://alicechristie.org/6C/6C.pdf. Other resources on technology evaluation tools can also be found at: http://learninginhand.com/blog/ways-to-evaluate-educational-apps.html


Technology Evaluation Example: Grade 1 Reading (Back to Table of Contents)

Please note that this is an example of how to use this template, and that others may evaluate this technology resource differently.

GENERAL INFORMATION Technology Name: Seals by Starfall

Age/Grade Level: First Grade

Technology Type: Application Software Website

Device

Source: (Web address, company name, etc.) Starfall.com | http://more2.starfall.com/m/more-phonics/unit5-demo/load.htm?f&filter=first Associated Learning Standard(s): The resource may be generally applicable; if so, simply state that.  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3c Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds. (The e-book focuses on “ea” combination.)  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.4c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. (This standard may depend on how the students use the e-book.)  NETS•S 6a Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students understand and use technology systems. (Students must turn the pages, learn the icons, and click on what they need.)  NETS•S 6b Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students select and use applications effectively and productively. (Students may select a book from the list, and within each book, select what is most helpful for them and be able to navigate through the pages.)

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION Seals is an online e-book that allows students to read through the story with or without narration. Students can chose individual words or entire sections to be narrated. Students can also turn pages forward and back. All animations are still. The story includes 13 different words with the “ea” combination and the long e sound. The story also includes the word “head”.



YES

NO




Connect: Students can communicate with others outside the classroom.



Research: Students can gather, evaluate, and use information.



Collaborate: Students can work together within the classroom or outside of the classroom. They can build upon each other’s knowledge and work.



Contextualize: Students can make connections between content areas, ideas, and/or solve problems in a real-world context.



Critique: Student must think critically, solve problems, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.



Build Technology Skills: Students must understand or be able to use technology concepts, systems, and operations.




N/A

RECOMMENDATION This resource could be very useful as a supplemental resource. There is a selection of texts that students could choose from, Seals is just one of the e-books available on this site. This resource allows students the flexibility to move at their own pace and repeat words as they choose.

IMPLEMENTATION IDEAS   



Students can use this resource at home as a supplement Students can use this resource during targeted intervention time Students can use this resource in stations Students could also work in pairs with this resource, taking turns turning the pages or reading together



Implementation

Work at different levels or paces: Student work is differentiated through the resource.

NO



Work intuitively: Students work easily with the resource because it is user friendly and intuitively designed.



Be motivated: Students are engaged and excited to use this resource.

 YES

NO

Free: There is no financial cost for the students, teacher, or school.

*

*

Easily Accessed: The resource does not require licensing and is available through the web.



Reliable: The resource does not have frequent bugs and may have some kind of trouble shooting support available (either a “help” menu or a support team).



* There is a selection of activities and games that are free, but only members get full access. There are various membership options and prices available at https://more.starfall.com/memb/price-quote.php .



N/A



Gather data about themselves: Students can see their progress because the resource contains a tracking system.

The Resource Is:

Logistics

YES

N/A

Technology Evaluation Example: Multiple Grades (Back to Table of Contents)

Please note that this is an example of how to use this template, and that others may evaluate this technology resource differently.

GENERAL INFORMATION Technology Name: PowerPoint by Microsoft

Age/Grade Level: All

Technology Type: Application Software Website

Device

Source: Microsoft | http://powerpoint.todownload.com/ Associated Learning Standard(s): The associated standards related to this software depends on the way in which a teacher uses it.

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION PowerPoint is a presentation program that allows users to create “slides” that can include a variety of media (photos, text, video, sound, animation, etc.).




YES

NO



Connect: Students can communicate with others outside the classroom.



Research: Students can gather, evaluate, and use information.



Collaborate: Students can work together within the classroom or outside of the classroom. They can build upon each other’s knowledge and work.

N/A



Contextualize: Students can make connections between content areas, ideas, and/or solve problems in a real-world context.



Critique: Student must think critically, solve problems, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.



Build Technology Skills: Students must understand or be able to use technology concepts, systems, and operations.



RECOMMENDATION I would recommend this resource. This resource can be used by students in a variety of ways. Students can use PowerPoint to create digital books or presentations. They can work together in groups to synthesize information they have learned or researched. Students must make decisions about what to include or exclude and how to present their material. There may be a danger of only using PowerPoint in a teacher-centered way; however, there are many ways that students can use this resource.

IMPLEMENTATION IDEAS There are a lot of ways teachers can implement the use of PowerPoint in a student-centered way. The following outline some great ideas:  http://www.edtechnetwork.com/powerpoint.html  http://www.fctl.ucf.edu/teachingandlearningresources/Technology/PowerPoint/index.php  http://tep.uoregon.edu/technology/powerpoint/powerpoint.html  http://www.niu.edu/facdev/resources/guide/technology/teaching_with_powerpoint.pdf Copyright © 2017 Arizona Board of Regents, All rights reserved  SanfordInspire.org



Implementation

Work at different levels or paces: Student work is differentiated through the resource.

NO



Work intuitively: Students work easily with the resource because it is user friendly and intuitively designed.

*

Be motivated: Students are engaged and excited to use this resource.

 YES

NO

Free: There is no financial cost for the students, teacher, or school.



Easily Accessed: The resource does not require licensing and is available through the web.



Reliable: The resource does not have frequent bugs and may have some kind of trouble shooting support available (either a “help” menu or a support team).

N/A



Gather data about themselves: Students can see their progress because the resource contains a tracking system.

The Resource Is:

Logistics

YES

N/A



* PowerPoint can be user friendly after a bit of training. Teachers may want to provide a diagnostic experience for students to determine the amount of training that may be needed and consequently plan time for students to develop their PowerPoint skills.

