The document reviews and rates 10 different apps for educational use based on a provided rubric. It provides a brief 1-2 sentence description of each app, including its functionality and how it could be used by students and teachers. It then shows the ratings each app received on 8 criteria from the rubric such as standards alignment, feedback, and student motivation. Finally, it lists the apps from least effective to most effective based on their total ratings, with Kahoot and KomaKoma ranked as the top two most effective apps.

1. Best 10 Apps
By
Victoria Pannell

2. Kahoots https://kahoot.com/
● Interactive assessment game
that provides immediate
feedback
● Very easy to use
● Students must recall information
● Teachers can create their own
quiz content based on their
standards
● While students can not see who
missed a question , they know
how many did miss the question.
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
5
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
5
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
5
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
5

3. Animoto https://animoto.com/
● Takes photos or videos and
turns into presentation
● Easy to use, students can
create/present information
● Can add music to
presentation
● Teachers can use to assess
students understanding of
content
● User friendly and engaging
for the students to use
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
5
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
5

4. Annotate https://apps.apple.com/us/app/annotate-text-emoji-stickers/id994933038
● App allows students to mark
up photo.
● Can be used as an
assessment tool
● Very easy to use,easier
than animoto
● Some limitations, does not
make videos only single
photo
● Does not have any
information about their
privacy policies
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
5

5. KomaKoma https://apps.apple.com/us/app/koma-koma-for-ipad/id635794784
● An app that takes stop
action photos to create
a video
● Easy to follow
● Students can demonstrate
their understanding of
content by composing a
video explaining concept
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
5
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
5
Student
motivation
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
5

6. Simplemind https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658
● A app that students can
make graphic organizers
● Students can choose topic,
illustrate main ideas,
construct graphic
organizers that analyze
information and explain
topic in own words
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
5
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
4
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
4
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
5
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
4

7. Screencast-o-matic https://screencast-o-matic.com/
● Web based program and app
that allows users to take
videos and edit the videos
● Can use free or pay
subscription
● User friendly
● Students can create a video
evaluating and analyzing
content
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
4
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
3
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
3

8. Slideshow creator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/animoto-video-maker-edit-slideshows/id459248037
● App that also creates a
video presentation from
videos and photos.
● Students can show their
understanding of the
content by applying
knowledge and breaks down
information and presenting
validity of ideas
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
5
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
4
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
3

9. Animation https://apps.apple.com/us/app/animation-desk/id946346179
● creating self-drawn cartoons
and animations
● for free on both Android and
iOS
● engaging and creativity
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
4
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
5
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
4
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
4
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
4

10. Thinglink https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thinglink/id647304300
● creating visual presentations
in the cloud
● “ThingLink might be especially
helpful for kids who need a
visual way to represent new
concepts, especially those who
learn best with images and
symbols instead of words.”
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
4
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
3
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
4

11. Airtable https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airtable-flexible-database/id914172636
● Students can create headers,
bold/italicize/underline text,
create numbered lists, bulleted
lists, or checklists, and turn
text into link
● Not for younger students
Criteria Ratings Pts
standards Skills reinforced and connected to concept
4
authenticity Authentic format problem-based
4
feedback Feedback is specific and results in improved student
performance
3
differentiation Flexibility to alter settings to meet students needs
3
User
friendliness
Students launch and navigate within the app
independently
3
instruction Are the instructions included helpful and the correct
reading level for the student
3
Higher order
thinking
Does it provide the opportunity for higher order
thinking
4
Student
motivaiton
Are students motivated to use the app and select it
to use often
3

12. 10 best Apps
Based on the rubric here is
the list in order from the
least to the best.
App Name Rating
1. Kahoot 4.5
2. KomaKoma 4.5
3. Simplemind 4.25
4. Animoto 4.0
5. Annotate 3.875
6. Animating 3.875
7. Slideshow 3.75
8. Thinglink 3.5
9. Screencast-o- 3.375
10. Airtable 3.375