12. What Makes a Good
Creation App?
! Intuitive - easy to use and navigate
! Flexibility to change settings and meet individual
needs
! Work can be exported
! Kids are motivated to use again
14. Resources for
Librarians
! Children s Technology Review
! School Library Journal and Kirkus
! App Smitten, Edutopia, Geek Dad
! Common Sense Media
! Twitter, ALSC Blogs, Tweetups
15. iKids
Ages 9 to 12
! Interactive tech program
for Tweens
! Registered for up to 6 kids
! Web based and tablet
activities
16. App Art
! Photogene
! Pic Collage
! Art in Motion
! Animation HD
! iMotion
! Tapestry
Ages 10 to 12
18. Bibliography
• Nelson, Jennifer and Keith Braafladt. Technology and Literacy in
the 21st Century Programming for Children and Teens., ALA
Editions, 2012.
• Thai, Ann Mai and Andy Russell. Tech Supported Tools to Foster
Kids Creativity. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center Blog. August 23,
2011. http://www.joanganzcooneycenter.org/2010/08/23/tech-
supported-tools-to-foster-kids-creativity/
• Merryman and Bronson. The Creativity Crisis. Newsweek. July
2010.
• ALA Funding and Technology Access Study, 2011-2012
• http://www.ala.org/research/plftas/2011_2012#final%20report
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