Selecting Apps for
Young Learners
Gail Lovely
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Easy Interface
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Apps are like…
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Guidelines for Selection and
Use
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Guidelines for Tablet Use
and App Selection

Keep it interactive.

Adapted from: http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/media/resources/Elearticle_04171
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Sago Mini Soundbox
($)
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Guidelines for Tablet Use
and App Selection

Match use with age.

Adapted from: http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/media/resources/Elearticle_04171
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Developmentally Appropriate
Interface

From: “Using an iPad with Your Preschooler”
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Developmentally Appropriate
Interface

From: “Using an iPad with Your Preschooler”
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Xylophone from
Interactive Alphabet
(free)
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Uncolor ($)
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Doodlecast ($)

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Guidelines for Tablet Use
and App Selection

Have fun, stay engaged

Adapted from: http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/media/resources/Elearticle_04171
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Peg + Cat Big Gig ($)
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MOMA Art Lab (free)
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Watch out for “engaged but not
learning”…
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Guidelines for Tablet Use
and App Selection

Promote digital literacy

Adapted from: http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/media/resources/Elearticle_04171
The Camera (built-in)
Taking pictures is a first step.
 Asking permission is next.
 Then we talk about them.
 Creating with them is easy too.
 Sharing is important.

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Used with permission from BeckyandJames.com
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Thanks to Zoe Page – http://vimeo.com/user5153548
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Developmentally Appropriate
Content

NOT a good choice!
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Letterschool ($)
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Write my Name ($)
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Cold, Dark Night by
Collins Big Cat (free)
App Considerations

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Group or Individual Use?
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Futaba Classroom
Games ($)
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Jellybean Count
(free)
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App Considerations

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File Management

After a child makes something, where
does it go?
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Explain Everything ($)

(This is MY favorite App of ALL!)
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A few accessories…
Cases? Yes.

Speck - iGuy
Big Grips

Camera protecting flaps? NO!
A few accessories…
Headphones?

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App Crayon Stylus

If you “must”, choose child-sized ones
With volume limitations and adjustments

Audio Splitter Cable
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When it is “right”
you will know it…
By the look in their eyes and
the joy of learning
in their hearts!
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Selecting Apps for Young Learners by Gail Lovely