App+Consideration

What makes an app a "good app"? How do you know? Many people don't have the luxury of researching and testing apps in their practice-with paperwork, paperwork, more paperwork, behaviors, testing, and, oh yes, teaching, who has time to look? How do you know from thousands of apps? The task can be extremely overwhelming to anyone.

Before selecting apps, make sure you have made some considerations:

1. What is it you want the app to accomplish?

2. Who is the app for? (Know your audience-know your students)

3. Can I customize or tailor this app to meet a variety of learning needs, styles?

4. Is this app connected to best teaching practices?

5. Is this app connected to the general curriculum? (Ie common core standards, etc)

6. Does the app help support the student?

7. Cost?

8. How will I use this app in everyday practice?

9. How do I take data and monitor student progress using apps?

10. Is the student engaged and motivated?

Another resource: [|Critical evaluation of an ipad/ipod app - From Kathy Schrock's Home Page]