iPad free apps

I enjoyed class today as we got to play with the iPads and discover free education apps!  My partner and I found five apps regarding all different ages of students and in categories such as math, ELA, geography, chemistry, and art.  However, we evaluated two of the apps using a rubric created by Harry Walker, and a check list made by Kathleen Schrock.  The app Math vs Undead was evaluated using the rubric and received an overall 16/24.  My partner and I determined this score based on curriculum connection, authenticity, feedback, differentiation, user friendliness, and student motivation  I found this rubric required more qualitative information while the check list was more quantitative.  Although the checklist asks about mostly the same information, it is asked in a way that requires a simple "yes" or "no" answer.  The rubric, therefore provides different levels of criterion with more detail.  I think it would be more beneficial to use the evaluation rubric when determining if apps are developmentally appropriate for students in your school or classroom.  However, one factor I did like about the check list is that it asked the level of Bloom's Taxonomy the app applies to.  I think this is important for educators to think about as they determine what they hope the student will accomplish by "playing with" or using the app.  Overall, after researching apps in class and completing my research paper on assistive technology, I am still a strong advocate for using technology and apps in the classroom.