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Using the iPad as a Teaching Tool

Rubric Code: LX2W786

By teachmi

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Subject: (General)

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Using the iPad as a Teaching Tool This rubric is used to validate the implementation of iPads in the classroom as a learning tool.
	Poor 1 pts	Mediocre 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Frequency of iPad use How often does the teacher use the iPads for instructional purposes?	Poor Rarely/Never used.	Mediocre Used once in a while, but not every week.	Good Used every week, but not every day.	Excellent iPads are used consistency, daily as learning tools in the classroom.
Hands-on Experience/Collaboration How often do the students actually use the iPads themselves?	Poor None of the students have used the iPads or 1-2 students have used them independently.	Mediocre Several students have used the iPads for different activities, but not all of the students.	Good All of the students have used the iPads at some point, but not always at the same time (some students just watch the others use them).	Excellent All of the students have utilized the iPads in the classroom, sometimes even in group activities where every student has had a turn.
Engagement How engaged are the students using the iPads?	Poor The students are not using the iPads.	Mediocre The students are using the iPads, but only the basic features.	Good The students are using the iPads for different activities, but the activities are usually static in nature (i.e. reading/writing text, watching videos).	Excellent The students are using the iPads for all types of engaging, interactive activities in addition to utilizing media and text sources.
Quality of the Apps used Are the apps, being used, productive and interactive?	Poor The students are not using apps.	Mediocre The students are only using the apps that came with the iPads (not including the apps downloaded by the Tech Facilitators).	Good The apps are informative and useful for student development, but are not elite level apps.	Excellent The apps being used are excellent. They are interactive and enjoyable for the students. They can also be used as an assessment tool by the teacher.
Quality of Instruction How confident is the educator in using their iPads in their classrooms?	Poor Teacher does not use iPads in the classroom.	Mediocre The teacher uses his/her iPads, but does not appear confident while teaching with them.	Good The teacher has a good understanding of the iPads and how to use them in his/her classroom, but is not entirely confident using specific features.	Excellent Teacher is fully confident in using their iPads in the classroom. They are consistently pushing forward and utilizing different features to optimize their student's learning.
Overall Value of iPads in Classroom What is the overall value of the iPads to the teacher and his/her students (as a learning tool).	Poor iPads have little to no value in the classroom.	Mediocre iPads have value, but its value is limited because of some factor (teacher's iPad skills, lack of applications, etc.).	Good iPads have substantial value in the classroom, the teacher enjoys utilizing iPads for instruction and students are excited to learn using them.	Excellent iPads are essential to this classroom. The teacher utilizes iPads on a consistent basis and if they were removed from this classroom, everyone would suffer greatly.

Keywords:

iPad

Subjects:

(General)

Types:

Assessment

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