In completing this assignment, I had to critically examine an app for its educational content, ease of use, developmental appropriateness, and general engagement level for students. Exploring the iBiome Ocean app and how it accomplished the creation of a successful learning tool was important for me as I prepare to become a teacher. As a technology-supportive teacher, I'm sure that I will use many apps in my classroom as a means of supplementing and supporting classroom learning; this badge helped me to practice assessing apps from the viewpoint of a teacher to make sure it provided both valuable content and an appropriate means of delivery for my hypothetical students. I also felt that this badge taught me the importance of lending and accepting constructive criticism on my instructional design. There is always room for improvement or adaptation to original content (if allowed by licensing) to better meet the needs of learners.
