Instructions

Once you have you list, label your group category and list your criteria below. When you finish your list add a line at the end to separate your list from the next group (button in toolbar to left of link button). Use "Heading 2" for your non-print type so your list will be in the page's navigation.

Interactive Games- Jessica Voellinger, Mallory Hayes, Emily Eckhoff

1. No inappropriate actions (killing, stealing, etc)
2. No inappropriate language used
3. Related to the lesson(s) being taught in the classroom
4. Appropriate age level
5. Used to extend the lesson instead of teaching it
6. Should be able to be easily monitored by the teacher
7. Both higher and lower skilled students should be able to succeed at the game
8. Have relatively easy format
9. Equal participation from all students
10. Game isn't just about winners and losers; focus should be on the process and the content of the lesson
11. Does the cultural message support the subject- avoids stereotypes

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1. Video- Kimberly Sowin, Rachael Loth, Matt Protz, Cari Marks

1. Appropriate language (for grade level)
2. Appropriate volume and clarity of speaker or music included
3. Well organized and easy to follow
4. Appeals to student interest
5. Relevant to content area
6. Not too lengthy to prevent loss of interest
7. Not culturally biased (not stereotypical)
8. Students’ knowledge should be enhanced
9. Does the video match the needs of students based on the teacher's understanding of their prior knowledge
10. Students should gain knowledge from video clip

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Music- Stephanie Davis, Kate Metzler, Maddie Calcagno, Chris Hill.

1. No profanity/promiscuity (implied).
2. Must relate to the topic being taught/learned in class.
3. Lyrics should be understandable
   • Provide subtitles or alternative way to comprehend.
4. Lyrics are available to show students if appropriate
5. Relevant to students' interest (avoid music students can not focus on).
   • Peaks student interest in topic.
6. Song length must be appropriate
7. Song does not promote stereotypes

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Websites- Melissa Thomas, Paige Cowen, Starla Hoskins, Tristan Woods

1. Use a reliable source: Make sure the source is accurate/reliable by confirming the information with another source or truncating
2. Source that is current on the topic
3. Appropriate for the grade level.
4. No foul language/swear words.
5. No Promiscuity.
6. Content on website must be directly related to the topic
7. Navigation is student-friendly

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Apps- Jamey Baietto, Dena Boyd, Ema Chorney, Katie Thompson

1. Must be age appropriate
2. Must be education-based
3. App must be navigable
4. The instructions must be given and easy to understand
5. Subject-based
6. Enjoyable for the students
7. Is cost-effective
8. Must be beneficial for the student in the subject
9. Must be from a reliable source or company
10. If used outside of the classroom, can all students get access to the app

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Demonstrations- Kelly Conley, Brigdit Wojciechowski, Sheree Brouiolette, Katie Meyers

1. Presenter must have the credentials that relate to the topic they are demonstrating
2. Must relate to course objectives
3. Must be communicated so all people in the audience can understand/ age-appropriate
4. Is culturally sensitive and relevant
5. Does the presentation style fit in with my classroom design
6. Teacher must preview all video demonstrations prior to classroom exposure
7. Must be engaging with audience and potentially interactive
8. presents the topic in a creative way that extends the learning/lesson