Technology Evaluation Template
GENERAL INFORMATION
Technology Name: Age/Grade Level: Technology Type:
listening for specific information and for Intermedia Application Software Device
detail in the context of technology te
Source: (Web address, company name, etc.) School
Associated Learning Standard(s) or Objectives: The resource may be generally applicable; if so, simply state that.
To provide specific information and detailed listening practice using three short diologues about technological devices people
use at work in the context of technology
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Give a brief description of the resource.
his lesson starts with a brainstorming map about the realias in the class that T points to Ss or the ones Ss might have already
know related to the topic. With some ways to present new vocabulary such as vocabulary matching task, pictures, PW, and
listening Ss practice how to say, write and use them. St are introduced to the usage of "I have/she has" by using the items of
technology. This is followed by a WC task on how to say their e-mail address and how to obtain that information. Ultimately,
Ss work on a listening task about how much technology is used at work.
The Resource Allows Students To: YES NO N/A
C Create: Students can use creative thinking or will create an innovative product. YES
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n Connect: Students can communicate with others outside the classroom. YES
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e Research: Students can gather, evaluate, and use information. YES
n Collaborate: Students can work together within the classroom or outside of the YES
t classroom. They can build upon each other’s knowledge and work.
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n Contextualize: Students can make connections between content areas, ideas, and/or YES
d solve problems in a real-world context.
P Critique: Students must think critically, solve problems, evaluate information, and make YES
e informed decisions.
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a YES
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Build Technology Skills: Students must understand or be able to use technology
o concepts, systems, and operations.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Given the information above, would you recommend this resource? Why or why not? Include any additional
considerations or notes you have.
To provide clarification and practice of vocabulary related to technology
To provide clarification of the usage of I have/she has in the context of technological devices
IMPLEMENTATION IDEAS
How could you use this in the classroom?
• To set the context of technology
-T points out the computer on the table, asks Ss "What's this?" Then shows her mobile phone, tablet without repeating the
related question. T writes the words on the WB seperately, then asks "What are they?" for the answer "Technology" and write
in the middle of the WB. To ask for more T shows some pictures and let Ss find the vocabulary, hangs the pictures on WB. T
elicit and drill for pronunciation.
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.
The Resource Allows Students To: YES NO N/A
Work at different levels or paces: Students work is differentiated through the YES
Im
resource.
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e Gather data about themselves: Students can see their progress because the resource YES
m contains a tracking system.
en Work intuitively: Students work easily with the resource because it is user friendly and YES
tat intuitively designed.
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n Be motivated: Students are engaged and excited to use this resource. YES
The Resource Is: YES NO N/A
Lo Free: There is no financial cost for the students, teacher, or school. YES
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sti Easily Accessed: The resource does not require licensing and is available through the YES
cs web.
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Reliable: The resource does not have frequent bugs and may have some kind of YES
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
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