The document summarizes evaluation criteria and resources for reviewing educational apps. It lists criteria such as appropriateness, accuracy, usability, price, and educational soundness. It also provides examples of websites that review apps for different subjects, age groups, and features. These include Common Sense Media, Digital Storytime, Kirkus Children's Book Apps, and Teachers with Apps. In conclusion, the document provides resources for evaluating the educational value and design of apps.
1. 8/15/13 Meridian School District Tech Expo
Evaluating Apps
Gretchen Caserotti, Meridian Library District
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17. APPitic; app lists for education - app reviews by subject area, themes, languages and more. http://
www.appitic.com/
Children’s Technology Review - more than just a review site, stay up on current tech trends and tools
for kids through this website. Worth a subscription. http://childrenstech.com/
Common Sense Media - app reviews can be broken down by age and/or type. Highly descriptive, err
on the conservative side. http://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews
Digital Storytime - app reviews for kids, robust database. Her blog, Digital Media Diet (http://
digitalmediadiet.com/) is highly recommended to follow for those interested in the subject. http://digital-
storytime.com/
Kirkus Children’s Book Apps - one star is a good thing here, it means it is highly reviewed in this go-
to source for librarians. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/childrens-book-apps/
Langwitches - tutorials, app recommendations tied to Bloom’s Taxonomy http://langwitches.org/blog/
2012/03/31/ipad-apps-and-blooms-taxonomy/
Little eLit - collaborative blog of librarians with subject lists, presentations and more. Working on
developing A to Zoo Apps resource http://littleelit.com/app-lists-reviews/
School Library Journal Apps - frequent posts on the Touch and Go blog with descriptive reviews and
feature articles on apps and enhanced media for children. http://www.slj.com/category/technology/
apps-tech/
Teachers with Apps - detailed reviews include screenshots and are sorted by age group and type.
http://teacherswithapps.com/
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