Reviewing Digital Tool Evaluation Instruments

Directions: Review at least 3 digital tool evaluation instruments provided in Module 1. Use this organizer to help you take notes as you review
the evaluation instrument. You will then create your own evaluation tool.

Step 1: Write the name of the instrument.

Step 2. Identify the format of the instrument.
Step 3. List each scoring criteria/dimension/indicator presented on the instrument.
Step 4. Identify the pros and cons of each instrument.
Step 5. List the common scoring criteria among the instruments.
Step 6. List of specific criteria that you want to include in your instrument. You must include the following 5 broad categories: Background
Information, Design Features/Functionality, Connection to Curriculum, Accessibility, Instructional Features. You may select additional criteria
not included in these instruments that are important to you, your school or district.
Step 7. Write down the directions that someone would need to use your instrument.
Name of the Instrument: Name of the Instrument: Name of the Instrument:
iPAC App Evaluation Rubric Evaluation Rubric for iPad Applications Student App Review Rubric
Instrument Format: Instrument Format: Instrument Format:
 Rubric  Rubric  Rubric
 Checklist  Checklist  Checklist
 Short Answer  Short Answer  Short Answer
 Combination  Combination  Combination

Criteria 1: Collaboration Criteria 1: Curriculum/Target Connection Criteria 1: Appeal

Criteria 2: Personalization Criteria 2: Authenticity Criteria 2: Engagement/Motivation
Criteria 3: Authenticity Criteria 3: Feedback Criteria 3: User Friendliness
Criteria 4: Criteria 4: Differentiation Criteria 4: Performance/Ease of Use
Criteria 5: Criteria 5: User Friendliness Criteria 5: Differentiation
Criteria 6: Criteria 6: Student Motivation Criteria 6:
Criteria 7: Criteria 7: Evidence Based Practice Criteria 7:
Criteria 8: Criteria 8: Criteria 8:
Criteria 9: Criteria 9: Criteria 9:
Criteria 10: Criteria 10: Criteria 10:
Criteria 11: Criteria 11: Criteria 11:
Criteria 12: Criteria 12: Criteria 12:
Criteria 13: Criteria 13: Criteria 13:
Criteria 14: Criteria 14: Criteria 14:
Criteria 15: Criteria 15: Criteria 15:
Criteria 16: Criteria 16: Criteria 16:
Criteria 17: Criteria 17: Criteria 17:
Criteria 18: Criteria 18: Criteria 18:
Criteria 19: Criteria 19: Criteria 19:
Criteria 20: Criteria 20: Criteria 20:

Pros of this instrument: Pros of this instrument: Pros of this instrument:

- Focuses on pedagogical aspects like
collaboration, personalization, and
authenticity.
- Encourages reflective practice among
educators, prompting them to consider how
an app facilitates innovative teaching and
learning strategies.
- Provides detailed criteria
- Included notes and examples
- Covers a wide range of criteria including
Curriculum Connection, Authenticity, and
Differentiation.
- Includes a specific focus on speech-language
pathology, making it a valuable tool for
professionals in that field.
- Each criterion has a clear 1-4 rating scale
- Student-centered
- Covers criteria like Appeals, Engagement,
User-Friendliness
- Empowers students by involving them in the
evaluation process, fostering critical thinking
and decision-making skills
- Simple 4-0 rating scale
Cons of this instrument:
- Limited emphasis on technical attributes or
content accuracy.
Cons of this instrument:
- Primarily designed for iPad apps, which may
limit its applicability for other
platforms/devices (Android/Microsoft-based
tablets)
Cons of this instrument:
- May lack depth in pedagogical evaluation
compared to professional rubrics

Common criteria across the instruments:

Common criteria across all three rubrics

include aspects of User Friendliness,
Engagement/Motivation, and Educational
Value (though under different terminologies).

You must include the following broad categories on your instrument: Background Information, Design Features/Functionality, Connection to
the Curriculum, Accessibility, Instructional Features

Specific criteria to include on your

instrument:

- Background Information: App’s target

audience, developer, cost and purpose.
- Design Features/Functionality: Interface
design, ease of use, and technical
performance.
- Connection to Curriculum: Alignment with
educational standards and learning
objectives.
- Accessibility: Inclusivity for users with
different abilities and needs.
- Instructional Features: Support for teaching
and learning processes.

Directions to include in your instrument:

1. Begin by reviewing the criteria listed

in both the rubric and the checklist
sections. Understand what each
criterion means and what you are
looking for in the app.
2. Spend time using the app, focusing
on how it operates and its
educational value. Pay attention to
the aspects outlined in the rubric and
checklist.
3. Go through each item in the
checklist. Mark “Yes” or “No” based
on whether the app meets each
listed feature or standard.
4. For each criterion in the rubric, rate
the app according to the provided
scale. Be objective and consider how
well the app meets each standard.
5. Once you’ve completed the checklist
and rubric, summarize your findings.
Highlight the app’s strengths and
areas for improvement.
6. Based on your evaluation whether
 this app is suitable for your intended
educational context. Provide reasons
for your recommendation.

Format of your instrument:

Combination Format: Rubric and Checklist