Technology Integration Form Screencasting

GENERAL INFORMATION
Selected Technology/Resource Name: Age/Grade Level: Technology/Resource Type:
Educreations Any
Application Software Device Website
Source: (Web address, company name, etc.)

Educreations, Inc.

Associated Learning Standard(s): The resource may be generally applicable, if so, simply state that. List any ISTE-S standards that
seem to naturally align with the selected resource.
Generally applicable.
Knowledge Constructor

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Give a brief description of the technology/resource.

This application is basically a digital whiteboard. Whats great about Educreations is that you can record yourself explaining a
lesson while also recording what is happening on the board! This can be great for students to look back on as a resource while
studying or doing homework! Also, this is great for students who are absent from class or who simply need extra time to
understand the lesson.

INTEGRATION IDEA - Screencasting

How might you use this resource in a lesson plan to promote students presentation/speaking/communication skills?
I would encourage students to follow along with the lesson in class without worrying about writing too much down which can
distract them from understanding what is being taught. If I record my lesson using Educreations the student can be fully engaged
in class and discussion, and then have the exact notes and class to refer to for independent work.

Value-Added Rating Scale

3 2 1

The integration idea described: The integration idea described: The integration idea described:

aligns to content standards aligns to content standards aligns to content standards

transforms a lesson in a way that would enhances a lesson; likely to serves as a nice supplement to a lesson
be impossible or very difficult without it; increase student engagement and but wouldnt necessarily play a critical
very likely to increase student engagement support mastery of the concept(s) role within the lesson
and contribute to mastery of the
will most likely be used by the will most likely be used by the teacher
concept(s)
students directly during a lesson (e.g., a demonstration)
optimal in a student-centered
environment where students are active
 and engaged in learning content

VALUE-ADDED EXPLANATION
Based on the value-added rating scale above, how would you rate the technology integration you described, using the
selected resource?
Explain your rating based on the rubric indicators.

I would rate this a 2. I dont think it necessarily adds something to the lesson from a content perspective. However, I definitely
think the application adds a lot to student learning. This gives them the ability to not have to stress over getting down all of the
notes in class, they can really focus on whats going on and be in the lesson.

This template has been adapted from the following resources:

Christie, A., (2007). Dr. Alice Christies 6C Model for Evaluating Apps. Retrieved from
http://www.kathyschrock.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/evalipad_content.pdf
ISTE, (2012). iste.netss Advancing Digital Age Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
LearnZillion, Inc. (July 2014). TeachFest Guide | Mathematics. Retrieved from http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-
content/uploads/2014/08/Math_TeachFest_SA_Guidebook.pdf.
Schrock, K., (2011-14). Critical Evaluation of a Content-Based IPAD/IPOD APP. Retrieved from
http://alicechristie.org/6C/6C.pdf.