Selecting Educational Applications to Meet Student Goals/Objectives

When deciding which educational applications would be best suited for students, it is important that the teacher selects these applications based on student needs. The learning activities need to fit instructional goals and/or objectives and the interests of the students. They should never be a forced fit, but rather a match to student IEP goals in order to keep them on track with the curriculum.

When selecting educational applications to meet student goals and objectives, the following key questions should be considered:

• What is the intended outcome of the use of the educational application?
• Is the educational application likely to fulfill its purpose?
• Can the educational applications be used as an alternative to traditional classroom activities to enhance participation?