A guide to evaluate the usability of specific iPad Apps in the classroom setting.

1.
iPad
App
Evaluation
Rubric
The
following
rubric
is
a
guide
to
evaluate
the
usability
of
specific
iPad
Apps
in
the
classroom
setting.
Components
1
2
3
Relevance
Content
of
App
is
not
Content
of
App
is
Content
of
App
is
appropriate
for
appropriate
for
students,
appropriate
for
students
students.
but
has
limited
and
supports
academic
educational
value.
instruction.
Feedback
App
does
not
provide
App
provides
minimal
App
provides
feedback
feedback.
feedback.
at
a
variety
of
levels.
Engagement
Users
are
not
engaged
Users
have
minimal
Users
are
fully
engaged
with
the
content
of
the
engagement
with
the
with
the
content
of
the
App.
content
of
the
App.
App.
Customization
Users
are
not
able
to
Users
are
able
to
Users
are
able
to
customize
settings
of
customize
a
small
portion
customize
their
the
App.
of
the
App.
experience
with
the
App.
Usability
Users
are
not
able
to
Users
are
able
to
launch
Users
are
able
to
launch
launch
and
navigate
and
navigate
the
App
and
navigate
the
App
the
App.
with
minimal
assistance.
without
assistance.
Source
The
source/vendor
of
The
source/vendor
of
The
source/vendor
of
the
App
has
received
the
App
has
received
the
App
has
received
low
or
negative
mixed
levels
reviews.
high-­‐level
reviews.
reviews.
* The above list of iPad apps is continually changing as we research, identify and implement additional
apps that support the specific content areas. Until our testing procedures and processes have been
completed on each of the apps, we do not endorse or recommend any titles listed.
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