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Advocacy Edge. AACD You Might Also Like. Start with what you know about each child and the learning setting and ask, "How can this particular app, or digital tool influence the learning outcome? An app that gets a high rating from an adult might get today's equivalent of the hook the iPad's HOME button from a child, while another app that you overlooked might become a child's favorite. There are no exact guidelines that can be applied without first understanding the child, the app and the setting.

I always look for the "DAP in the app. One general factor is ease of use. That means a responsive "crisp" interface that fosters feelings of control, and makes it easy for children to get out of whatever they get into. There are also many attributes to look for that are associated with fun and learning, but, again, these can vary widely depending on the intention of the app. Depending on type of app, there are specific sets of features to look for.

The old adage "you get what you pay for" certainly holds true for children's apps these days. A free app that offers a sample of content might look good at first, but it may end up leading a child into a dead end, because key features are disabled or the content ends, just when a child gets interested.

This is a waste of something very precious - a child's energy. I've seen alphabet apps that only list letters up to 'M' before prompting a child to pay up. Sadly, there's no shortage of bad business behavior in the children's app space, as clever publishers try to tease children into making in-app purchases. Like Consumer Reports, CTR takes no advertising, and there are no entrance fees, affiliate links or hidden costs to publishers. Started in by Warren Buckleitner, the for-profit service is dedicated to helping children aged 0-to years, by making it easier for their teachers, librarians, publishers and parents to stay up-to-date on new digital products through timely, objective information.

CTR is sold as a subscription, and is delivered weekly to subscribers, who also receive access to review database. He also holds degrees in elementary education and educational psychology.