Name: __Jessica Cooke___________________________________

Date:____4/27/17________
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? ___ABCmouse.com__ Cost: $ 7.95 per month
Creator of the app ___PBS______________________ANDRIOD URL or
location___ABCmouse.com_________
Content area(s): _____Phonics, Reading, Math, and Science_____ Grade
level(s): _Pre - K thru 2nd grade

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? Yes
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
Yes
4. Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs? Yes
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?
Yes
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 would recommend this application for use in the classroom. This application
provides a child safe feature which has no pop ups, no advertising, and no
external links. Students can access this application during computer lab for
extended activity after they have finished their assigned work. Games that
are provided by this application can be integrated into any lesson plan as an
enrichment activity. Teachers and parents can utilize this application to
encourage students to continue their curiosity for learning. This application
provides tickets and reward systems that motivate students to continue their
learning.

Name: __Jessica Cooke___________________________________

Date:__4/26/17__________
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? ___ABCya.com_____________________ Cost: $40/

Mo. __
Creator of the app ___ ______________________ ANDRIOD URL or location:
https://jeopardylabs.com__
Content area(s): _____Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Grade level(s): K thru 12________

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?
Yes
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
No
4. Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs?
N/A
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?
N/A
7. Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the
student/teacher?
N/A
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?
Yes

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 would recommend this application for use in the classroom. This application
can be used during free time in computer labs. When students have finished
with their tasks in computer lab students can chose Abcya.com as one of
their free time applications they can explore. There is a free version that
allows students to play many games from math to strategy games.
Abcya.com has a skills game called Jump key this game is a great way for
students to practice familiarity with a keyboard.
Name: __Jessica Cooke_ Date: 4/26/17_
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? First Grade Learning Games Cost: 3 free games/
$2.99 for 12 games__
Creator of the app: Kevin Bradford ANDRIOD URL or location: Play
store____
Content area(s): _____Math and Language ________________ Grade level(s):
___1st_____

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? Yes
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
Yes
4. Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs? Yes
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? N/A
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?
Yes

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.
First grade learning games would be a helpful application to use in and out of
the classroom. This application allows students practice their knowledge of
math and language via interactive games. The amount of times a game has
been opened and percentage correct in each subject area are stored so both
teachers and parents can monitor students understanding of each subject
addressed in each game. This application can be used in the classroom after
lessons to reinforce what has been taught. Students can choose to use this
application when they have finished work early or as a reward in the
classroom. Parents can down load this application on their phone which
allows students more time to improve their knowledge of math and language
outside of the classroom.

Name: __Jessica Cooke___________________________________ Date:

___5/26/17___
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? ___Starfall _____________________ Cost: Free/offers

membership price range from $70.00 - $150.00 for teachers.
Creator of the app ______Starfall Education Foundation_____
ANDRIOD URL or location: www.Starfall.com_
Content area(s): _____Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Grade level(s): K thru 12________

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?
Yes
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
Yes
4. Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs?
Yes
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?
Yes

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.

Starfall is an excellent application to use in the classroom. This application

can be used for every subject covered in the classroom. Games are
interactive and provide positive feedback for students. I would use this
application for students as enrichment activities in the classroom. This
application provides games that are fun and allow students to practice their
knowledge and understanding of a subject. Teachers can encourage parents
to use this application at home to continue practice at home as well.

Name: __Jessica Cooke___________________________________

Date:___4/26/17_________
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? ___PBS kids games__ Cost: $ Free
Creator of the app ___PBS______________________ANDRIOD URL or
location___PBSkids.org_________
Content area(s): _____Phonics, Reading, Math, and Science_____ Grade
level(s): _Pre - K thru 3nd grade

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? Yes
3 Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
Yes
4 Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs? Yes
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? N/A
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?
Yes

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 would recommend this application for use in the classroom. This application
has a variety of games that allows students to explore many subjects in a
game environment. This application provides games in each subject as well
as extra games for enjoyment that provide additional exploration into other
subjects such as dinosaurs and animals. Because the application is free it
allows both teachers and parents to utilize these games on any device they
desire. Students can chose to visit this application during free time in the
computer lab and classroom.

Name: __Jessica Cooke___________________________________

Date:____4/27/17________
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED ANDRIOD APP
2011-2014 Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
iPads for Teaching site: http://ipads4teaching.net

What is the title of the app? ___Super Why! Power to Read__ Cost: $ 3.99
Creator of the app ___PBS______________________ANDRIOD URL or
location___PBSkids.org_________
Content area(s): _____Phonics, Reading, Math, and Science_____ Grade
level(s): _Pre - K thru 2nd grade

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? Yes
3. Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student
performance?
Yes
4. Differentiation: Does the app offer flexibility to alter settings to meet
student needs? Yes
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? N/A
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?
Yes

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 would recommend this application for the classroom to encourage reading.

Super why is has a positive feedback for students that allows students to
strengthen their knowledge and understanding when reading a story.
Learning reward stickers are acquired as students complete stories, allowing
them to create their own sticker book. This application can be used as a
reading station during class activities that allow students 10 minutes at each
station with a different subject. Parents can be encouraged to use this
application at home to continue students practice of reading outside the
classroom.