Explain Everything (Software review}

Abstract

Using technology in teaching may help to meet the expectations that traditional education is unable to fulfill (Gunuç & Babacan, 2018). Therefore, in designing computer-assisted language learning (CALL), teachers may consider how technology might support standards and learning outcomes. This review focuses on educational technology standards for English language learners to evaluate the Explain Everything application. The criteria for review have been curated and adopted from the TESOL Technology Standards Framework (Healey et al., 2008). These criteria focus on performing basic functions, working collaboratively and individually, and providing opportunities to create content. Here is a list of the curated criteria: The app provides opportunities to perform basic functions on digital devices; The app provides opportunities to use technology-based productivity tools collaboratively and individually in order to enhance their language learning competence; and The app provides opportunities to create content to share online or offline. This review will be divided into three sections: first, a general description of Explain Everything is presented. In the second section, I will evaluate the program based on the criteria. In the last section, the review will provide some general recommendations for language teachers to consider if they decide to use Explain Everything.