Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™
[asa_item id="402715941"] Oh, Ranger! is a search engine and directory of parks located in the United States. From its main screen, users can search for parks by “things to do” (e.g., auto touring, baseball, dog run, fishing, caving, and many more) or by location. Users can also choose to use the park directory to browse parks by state. The number of parks listed by the app is comprehensive, and it includes national, state, and local parks. For each park listed, the app provides a general description of it, things to do while there, and contact information (e.g., phone number and website).…
A. Instruction - 7
B. Design - 9
C. Engagement - 6
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Oh, Ranger: A Best App for Finding Parks
Summary : Find the Perfect Park for You!
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Oh, Ranger! is a search engine and directory of parks located in the United States. From its main screen, users can search for parks by “things to do” (e.g., auto touring, baseball, dog run, fishing, caving, and many more) or by location. Users can also choose to use the park directory to browse parks by state. The number of parks listed by the app is comprehensive, and it includes national, state, and local parks. For each park listed, the app provides a general description of it, things to do while there, and contact information (e.g., phone number and website). Plus, if users register with the app, they are able to upload images, leave comments, check in, and get directions to parks.
Instructional Ideas
- Students can search for parks that they have visited and read the description. Next, students can register with the app and leave comments, reviews, or add pictures to the park review.
- Teachers can require students to list the top five parks they wish to visit. To do so, students would browse the parks listed in this app, and they would have to identify five parks that interest them. Next, students would write a rationale explaining why the parks interest them, and ideas for their rationale include attractions, location, and other users’ comments. Additionally, students could conduct further research about the parks to include in their rationale, such as number of visitors per year, cost, and main attractions. Students can use the National Parks by National Geographic app to find some of this information. Students can then create their rationale as a written document using the Office Offline, WPS Office, or UX Documents app, or they can create a presentation of it using the FlowVella, Haiku Deck, or PowerPoint app. The rationales can be shared by uploading or linking them to a class website.
- Teachers can have students compose a comparative paper that contrasts the Oh, Ranger! app to the National Parks by National Geographic app. Ideas for comparison include the quality of information provided by the apps, the types of images and media included, and the GPS feature in the apps, among other comparisons. Students would be required to address these topics and conclude their paper by voicing their support for one of the two apps. Students can write the paper using the WPS Office, Office Offline, UX Documents, or Microsoft Word app, and then email the paper to their teacher for grading.
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A3. Conn. to Future Learning
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A4. Value of Errors
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A5. Feedback to Teacher
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A6. Level of Material
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A7. Cooperative Learning
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B1. Ability to Save Progress
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B2. Platform Integration
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B3. Screen Design
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B4. Ease of Use
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B5. Navigation
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B6. Goal Orientation
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B7. Information Presentation
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B8. Media Integration
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B9. Cultural Sensitivity
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C1. Learner Control
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C2. Interactivity
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C3. Pace
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C4. Flexibility
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C5. Interest
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C6. Aesthetics
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C7. Utility
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