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 and facilitates INTERVENTIONS





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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