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GENERAL INFORMATION
Application name:
Publisher:
Web address:
Available via:
Cost:
Usable screen size: Smartphone Tablet mini Tablet Laptop plus
Operating system (Hyperlinked):
App objective:
Description:
Other comments:
CURRICULAR FOCUS
Grade(s):
Instructional focus:
Ex. General learning, knowledge acquisition, comprehension, game, simulation lab, practice, investigation
or research, lecture, supplementary tool for learning (i.e. no direct educational focus), other.
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Usability and Functionality: Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly
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Utility:
The application if easily launched and
operated by the student.
Navigation: The application allows for easy
navigation and access to help.
Interface design and aesthetics:
Text, images, graphics, video and sound are
well organized, appropriate and support the
intended educational use of the application.
Knowledge presentation: Information is
presented in a logical manner.
Sharing: The application readily allows for the
sharing of data or information between users,
including reporting to the teacher.
Customization: The application allows for
customization of levels, settings and
objectives.
Continuity: The application allows progress to
be paused or saved, allowing for interruption
and continuation.
Integration: The application allows integration
with other app’s, communities, etc.
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