Does the resource Digital learning a) In what ways can the user exploit the explore the resources often contain various media types in the resource? possibilities of the different types of media b) How does interactivity help to digital media? such as text, images, capture the academic pupil’s video, animations and interest? Yes No N/A simulations. The c) Do the digital enhancements various media types support the learning, rather than should be chosen and distracting from it? put together with education in mind. Does the resource The use of various types a) Does the resource facilitate allow for new of media, communication between pupils, possibilities in communications between pupil and teach or with learning? resources and good others where appropriate? access to up to date b) Does the resource challenge pupils Yes No N/A information can allow for academically? new possibilities and c) To what extent is it linked to alternative varied practice in sources and updated information? teaching and learning. d) Is the resource innovative and does it help develop academic content? Does the resource The digital learning a) Is the learning resource aligned to the reflect the resource should have a relevant specification? specification? connection with the b) Is the resource suitable for obtaining the objectives that have been defined? current specification. It c) Is the resource correctly pitched at the Yes No N/A should be evident how various objectives in the target audience of this specification? specification may be achieved by using the resource. Key question Description Guide questions Response Comments
Does the resource explore the possibilities of the digital media? Digital learning resources often contain different types of media such as text, images, video, animations and simulations. The various media types should be chosen and put together with education in mind. a) In what ways can the user exploit the various media types in the resource? b) How does interactivity help to capture the pupil’s academic interest? c) Do the digital enhancements support the learning, rather than distracting from it? Yes No N/A Does the resource allow for new possibilities in learning? The use of various types of media, communications resources and good access to up to date information can allow for new possibilities and varied practice in teaching and learning. a) Does the resource facilitate communication between pupils, between pupil and teach or with others where appropriate? b) Does the resource challenge pupils academically? c) To what extent is it linked to alternative sources and updated information? d) Is the resource innovative and does it help develop academic content? Yes No N/A Does the resource reflect the specification? The digital learning resource should have a connection with the current specification. It should be evident how various objectives in the specification may be achieved by using the resource. a) Is the learning resource aligned to the relevant specification? b) Is the resource suitable for obtaining the objectives that have been defined? c) Is the resource correctly pitched at the target audience of this specification? Yes No N/A Key question Description Guide questions Response Comments
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