My checklist is mainly based off of the CSAM Framework and SECTIONS model.

 

Criteria for critically evaluating web-based resources, digital tools and applications to be used by my students. 

  1. Is this technology easy for my students to interact with, needing limited teacher support for continued use?
  2. Does this technology allow students to interact with classmates and teachers seamlessly?
  3. Does this technology allow my students to meet their learning outcomes?
  4. Does this technology provide authentic tasks that engage my students and motivate them to learn?
  5. Are my students able to readily access this technology outside of the classroom to continue their learning?

 

                                            Criteria Not at all Some what Most of the time Yes completely
Is this technology easy for my students to interact with, needing limited teachers support for continued use? X
Does this technology allow students to interact with classmates and teachers seamlessly? X
Does this technology allow my students to meet their learning outcomes? X
Does this technology provide authentic tasks that engage my students and motivate them to learn? X
Are my students able to readily access this technology outside of the classroom to continue their learning? X

 

I’ve never used Flipgrid and was interested to see how easily accessible it was. It took me a little while to navigate, but with a little time I think I could utilize this technology tool very effectively in my grade 3/4 classroom. For my technology integrating activity I am wanting to create a way for my students to collaborate on an inquiry project online that gives me an easier way to check in and give feedback outside of class time. Using my checklist the only criteria I’m a little concerned about is the ease of use for my students to interact with Flipgrid. I would definitely have to front load them with a lot of information and we would practice using Flipgrid by doing assignments unrelated to their inquiry project. Flipgrid would require me to learn a lot and know how to effectively include the learning outcomes I have for my students. Since Flipgrid is strong in my other criteria I think I will pursue learning how to use it. 

 

References

Bates, A. W. (2015). Chapter 8: Choosing and using media in education: The SECTIONS model. In Teaching in a digital age: Guidelines for designing teaching and learning. Vancouver, BC: Tony Bates Associates Ltd. Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/part/9-pedagogical-differences-between-media/

 

Power, R. (n.d.). The CSAM framework. Retrieved from http://www.powerlearningsolutions.com/csam.html