The following is a brief checklist for evaluating tools of education (educational technology):



RATING OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL


Rating (√)


Description of material:


low

med

high


Communicates clear value (and affordance) of valuable opportunities in the environment





Stimulates VISUAL sense




Stimulates AUDITORY sense




Stimulates TACTILE sense




Offers OPPORTUNITIES-for (affordances) and facilitates INTERVENTIONS (participation)





Facilitates multisensory, coordinated PATTERN FORMING repetition?





Supports helpful “analysis before synthesis” and/or “scaffolded-leveled support” for gradual learning








*** Improves safety, speed and/or economy in educational efforts ***




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