We take app evaluation seriously
All of our reviews are conducted by using either 24-point Educational App Rubric or 20-point Teacher Resource App Rubric. The development of these two rubrics is deeply rooted from human motivation, human interactive design, multimedia learning principles, and usability design.
- 24-point Educational App Rubric (PDF, 208 KB)
- 20-point Teacher Resource App Rubric (PDF, 136 KB)
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Cherner, T., & Fegely, A. (2017). Educational app in the blended learning classroom: Bringing inquiry-based learning into the mix. Current Issues in Emerging eLearning, 4(1), p. 1-17. Retrieved from http://scholarworks.umb.edu/ciee/vol4/iss1/1/
- Cherner, T., Lee, C-Y., Fegely, A., & Santaniello, L. (2016). A detailed rubric for assessing the quality of teacher resource apps. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 15,117-143. Retrieved June 27, 2016 from http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol15/JITEv15IIPp117-143Cherner2544.pdf
- Lee, C-Y. & Cherner, T. S. (2015). A comprehensive evaluation rubric for assessing instructional apps. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 14, 21-53. Retrieved January 22, 2015 from
http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol14/JITEV14ResearchP021-053Yuan0700.pdf - Cherner, T., Dix, J., Lee, C. (2014). Cleaning up that mess: A framework for classifying educational apps. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 14(2). Retrieved January 22, 2015 from http://www.citejournal.org/vol14/iss2/general/article1.cfm.
White Paper
Fegely, A., & Cherner, T. White Paper – VR Rubric. App Ed Review.
Conference Presentations
- Cherner, T., Kokopeli, E., Orzali, J., & Linnemann, P. (2017, February). Wrestling with webquests: Digitalizing inquiry-based instruction. Workshop session presented at the iPDX conference in Portland, OR. (Google Slides)
- Cherner, T. (2015 November). Educational App Integration: Creating Tablet-Enhanced Instruction. Concurrent session at the Teaching and Learning with the iPad 2015 conference, Raleigh, NC. (PowerPoint Slides)
- Fegely, A. (2015 November). First Class Apps for Teaching and Learning. Concurrent session at the Teaching and Learning with the iPad 2015 conference, Raleigh, NC. (PowerPoint Slides)
- Cherner, T., & Lee, C. (2015, February). App Ed Review: Supporting Teachers in Finding, Planning, and Using the “Right” App with Students. Research session presented at the Association of Teacher Educators’ Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
- Cherner, T., & Lee, C. (2014, October). Anxious About Apps? If so, We Have the Resource for You! Research session presented at the Southeast Association of Teacher Educators’ Fall Conference, Charleston, SC.
- Cherner, T., & Lee. C. (2014, October). Drowning in a Sea of Apps: App Ed Review as a Lifesaver. Table Discussion presented at Coastal Carolina University’s Faculty Summit, Conway, SC.
- Cherner, T., & Lee, C. (2014, July). App Attack: Assisting Teachers in Choosing and Using Apps in Their Classroom. Presented at ETV summer conference as breakout session.
- Cherner, T., Lee, C., & Dix, J. (February, 2014). Drowning in a Sea of Apps: App Ed Review as a Lifesaver. Concurrent session at the South Carolina International Reading Association’s annual conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Cherner, T., & Lee. C. (2013, November). Advancing the Use of Tablet Technology:
An Instructional Resource for PreK-12 Teachers. Presented at Coastal Carolina University to the University’s Legal Advisory Council. - Cherner, T. (2013, October). So Many Apps, but Which Ones Are the Best? Research session presented at the Southeast Association of Teacher Educators’ Fall Conference, Sarasota, FL.
- Lee, C., & Cherner, T. (2014, March). Advancing the Use of Tablet Technology:
An Instructional Resource for PreK-12 Teachers. Plenary session at the Technology Literacy Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. - Cherner, T., & Lee, C. (2013, November). App Ed Review: Supporting teachers in finding the right app. Research session presented at South Carolina Career Guidance and Placement Association’s Fall Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Grant Applications
- Drowning in a Sea of Apps: App Ed Review as a Lifesaver (Funded: Award of $5,000)
Coastal Carolina University: Professional Enhancement Grant (2013) - Drowning in a Sea of Apps: App Ed Review as a Lifesaver (1st-round, unfunded)
The Spencer Foundation (2013, October) - Drowning in a Sea of Apps: App Ed Review as a Lifesaver (2nd-round, unfunded)
The Spencer Foundation (2013, April)