This document provides a rubric for evaluating iPad apps for use in classroom settings. The rubric assesses apps across 6 components: relevance of content, feedback provided, user engagement, customization options, usability, and reviews of the app source/vendor. Each component is scored from 1 to 3, with 3 being most desirable. The rubric is intended as a guide to determine how well apps support academic instruction, engage users, allow customization, can be easily navigated, and are from well-reviewed developers.

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App
Evaluation
Rubric
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2.9.15
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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
appropriate
for
students.
Content
of
App
is
appropriate
for
students,
but
has
limited
educational
value.
Content
of
App
is
appropriate
for
students
and
supports
academic
instruction.
Feedback
App
does
not
provide
feedback.
App
provides
minimal
feedback.
App
provides
feedback
at
a
variety
of
levels.
Engagement
Users
are
not
engaged
with
the
content
of
the
App.
Users
have
minimal
engagement
with
the
content
of
the
App.
Users
are
fully
engaged
with
the
content
of
the
App.
Customization
Users
are
not
able
to
customize
settings
of
the
App.
Users
are
able
to
customize
a
small
portion
of
the
App.
Users
are
able
to
customize
their
experience
with
the
App.
Usability
Users
are
not
able
to
launch
and
navigate
the
App.
Users
are
able
to
launch
and
navigate
the
App
with
minimal
assistance.
Users
are
able
to
launch
and
navigate
the
App
without
assistance.
Source
The
source/vendor
of
the
App
has
received
low
or
negative
reviews.
The
source/vendor
of
the
App
has
received
mixed
levels
reviews.
The
source/vendor
of
the
App
has
received
high-­‐level
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.