This app is an example of application from Bloom's taxonomy. It helps students remember facts and understand them by showing them the simulation, and it helps apply the knowledge by letting them explore the simulation and predict what will happen. This app does not apply much from Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, mainly mathematical, logical, and possibly visual spacial. It also does not cover many different areas of a 21st century upgrade, but it would not be possible without the advances in technology to create such interactive simulations. From November's Digital Learning Farm, it falls best under tutorial designer, as the simulations make it easier to explain the covered topics to peers.
As for the content, it is a well-reviewed app made from a reputable source and has authentic information. There is not
much room for personalization, but the simulations offer several different variables to change to make the information easier to understand. The simulations are fairly easy to share, as many of them are capable of being downloaded and distributed that way.
The app does not have any ads, as it is a paid app. The quality of the simulations is good, and it is very easy to use with help where it is needed. The app does not offer any way to make sure students are viewing the correct simulation, so it might be best to either use it out of class, or display the simulation for the whole class, but there is no inappropriate content that can be accessed from the app.
The app does not offer anything in the way of creation, so there is little fluency with this app. The app is not a very good research tool, but is very good when attempting to understand a topic better.
As far as the substitution versus transformation model is concerned, I believe the app is best described by augmentation. The app allows for the viewing of simulations, but before the app, the simulations would have needed to be shown to a class by the teacher, but now they can be viewed individually and interacted with at the student's own pace.
For evidence of learning, I believe the app allows for participation. It allows students to learn through interaction and small quizzes that also utilize the simulation as opposed to a more traditional method.
As for the content, it is a well-reviewed app made from a reputable source and has authentic information. There is not
much room for personalization, but the simulations offer several different variables to change to make the information easier to understand. The simulations are fairly easy to share, as many of them are capable of being downloaded and distributed that way.
The app does not have any ads, as it is a paid app. The quality of the simulations is good, and it is very easy to use with help where it is needed. The app does not offer any way to make sure students are viewing the correct simulation, so it might be best to either use it out of class, or display the simulation for the whole class, but there is no inappropriate content that can be accessed from the app.
The app does not offer anything in the way of creation, so there is little fluency with this app. The app is not a very good research tool, but is very good when attempting to understand a topic better.
As far as the substitution versus transformation model is concerned, I believe the app is best described by augmentation. The app allows for the viewing of simulations, but before the app, the simulations would have needed to be shown to a class by the teacher, but now they can be viewed individually and interacted with at the student's own pace.
For evidence of learning, I believe the app allows for participation. It allows students to learn through interaction and small quizzes that also utilize the simulation as opposed to a more traditional method.