Evaluating the Educational Potential of iPad Math Applications
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Description
A survey sent out to preschool through 12th grade teachers working in the Midwest found that app selection is the second highest barrier to integrating iPads into the classroom. This survey also sought teachers' input as to the top three apps used in their classroom fro the areas of reading, writing, math, leisure/free time, and social/emotional support. Research on effective curriculum activity components was paired with the recommended apps to formulate a rubric to determine an app's educational potential.
The rubric formulated for app evaluation included 5 domains: the type of skill practice offered, the number of adjustable levels, the type of level advancement, the feedback that was provided, and the type of data collection possible. A four-point Likert scale was used to determine the quality of each domain with 0 representing poor quality and 3 representing high quality. Information regarding what makes a classroom activity beneficial, how it pertains to iPad apps, and the rankings of the top recommended apps will be presented.
Keywords
technology, education, math
Degree
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
First Faculty Advisor's Name
Carlos Panahon
First Faculty Advisor's Department
Psychology
First Faculty Advisor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Second Faculty Advisor's Name
Shawna Petersen-Brown
Second Faculty Advisor's Department
Psychology
Second Faculty Advisor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Ray, J. & Lamminen, R. (2017, April 17). Evaluating the Educational Potential of iPad Math Applications. Presented at the 2017 Graduate Online Symposium, Mankato, MN. http://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/gos/2017/presentation/9
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Evaluating the Educational Potential of iPad Math Applications
A survey sent out to preschool through 12th grade teachers working in the Midwest found that app selection is the second highest barrier to integrating iPads into the classroom. This survey also sought teachers' input as to the top three apps used in their classroom fro the areas of reading, writing, math, leisure/free time, and social/emotional support. Research on effective curriculum activity components was paired with the recommended apps to formulate a rubric to determine an app's educational potential.
The rubric formulated for app evaluation included 5 domains: the type of skill practice offered, the number of adjustable levels, the type of level advancement, the feedback that was provided, and the type of data collection possible. A four-point Likert scale was used to determine the quality of each domain with 0 representing poor quality and 3 representing high quality. Information regarding what makes a classroom activity beneficial, how it pertains to iPad apps, and the rankings of the top recommended apps will be presented.
