Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.
Artifact 1: Digital Media Design Rubric – Teach Monster: Number Skills
Course: MEDT 7462: Internet Tools, Resources, & Issues
Description:
In this artifact, I used a Digital Media Design Rubric to evaluate the “Teach Monster: Number Skills” app. I paid attention to design and stability, authorship clarity, and overall functionality in making the math content fun for young learners. This review shows my proactive approach to the evaluation and selection of high-quality digital tools that improve student learning. Additionally, this systematic evaluation enabled me to identify specific areas for improvement and benchmark the app against established best practices in educational technology.
Description:
In this artifact, I used a Digital Media Design Rubric to evaluate the “Teach Monster: Number Skills” app. I paid attention to design and stability, authorship clarity, and overall functionality in making the math content fun for young learners. This review shows my proactive approach to the evaluation and selection of high-quality digital tools that improve student learning. Additionally, this systematic evaluation enabled me to identify specific areas for improvement and benchmark the app against established best practices in educational technology.
Artifact 2: Digital Media Design Rubric – Audio Adventure
Course: MEDT 7462: Internet Tools, Resources, & Issues
Description:
The artifact presents an extensive assessment of the "Audio Adventure" application. I examined the visual presentation of the app together with its content quality and accessibility features. The evaluation showed that the app delivers compelling audio narratives to children but additional parental control features and language support would increase its effectiveness. My commitment to discover and implement new digital media practices is demonstrated through this work. The thorough analysis produced new understanding which strengthened my evaluation methods to identify powerful educational tools that combine engagement with security.
Description:
The artifact presents an extensive assessment of the "Audio Adventure" application. I examined the visual presentation of the app together with its content quality and accessibility features. The evaluation showed that the app delivers compelling audio narratives to children but additional parental control features and language support would increase its effectiveness. My commitment to discover and implement new digital media practices is demonstrated through this work. The thorough analysis produced new understanding which strengthened my evaluation methods to identify powerful educational tools that combine engagement with security.
Reflection
I check apps such as Teach Monster and Audio Adventure to see how they can help me in my classroom. I adjust my teaching strategies based on what I find and try to support my students and enhance their learning outcomes. This is an ongoing process that helps me to improve my practice and gives me ideas that I can share with my team and other colleagues. These efforts help to create a dynamic and responsive learning environment in which every student can succeed. These artifacts show my commitment to keeping up to date with digital tools and incorporating innovative practices into my teaching.
I check apps such as Teach Monster and Audio Adventure to see how they can help me in my classroom. I adjust my teaching strategies based on what I find and try to support my students and enhance their learning outcomes. This is an ongoing process that helps me to improve my practice and gives me ideas that I can share with my team and other colleagues. These efforts help to create a dynamic and responsive learning environment in which every student can succeed. These artifacts show my commitment to keeping up to date with digital tools and incorporating innovative practices into my teaching.
