Category Archives: educational

CES 2011: Griffin and Crayola partner for children’s iPad products

Posted on January 6, 2011 by admin | Leave a comment

by Josh Holat What could possibly come out of a partnership with Crayola—a favorite brand from many children’s childhoods—and Griffin—a technology accessory creator? A way to change the way children draw and learn. Through their partnership, these two companies have … Continue reading →

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Apps for kids can provide learning opportunities

Posted on December 16, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

A national survey shows 49 percent of parents plan to give children 12 and younger electronic gifts this holiday season. But parents need the right resources to make sure their kids are learning on that technology. Leslie Rotenberg, senior vice … Continue reading →

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iStory Interactive Children’s Book Apps Available for the iPad

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

Looking for cute books for your kids to enjoy on the iPad?  The iStory interactive children’s books from Apps of All Nations contains quite a collection. The iStory books encourage kids to have fun and spend time reading with each … Continue reading →

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B&N Nook Ereader Gets Interactive With Nook Kids

Posted on October 28, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

by Kristy Korcz The iPad may be the tablet of choice for celebribabies and everyday parents alike, but Barnes & Noble is trying to get in on some of the tablet action with its new Nookcolor. Coming with a nice 7-inch … Continue reading →

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iPad App Review – Little sky writers app teaches kids to learn letters

Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment

iPad launches a new app especially for the kids to learn letters and alphabet in easy way with lots of fun. Little sky writers app released by DAN02. This app is the ideal for kindergarten teachers and professional. In this … Continue reading →

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UK Survey finds kids more proficient with tech than reading

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

By Shane McGlaun A company from the UK called Protect your Bubble commissioned a survey about kids and technology that looked at kids from 3 to 10 years old to see what they could do in relation to tech. According … Continue reading →

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A Necessary Book for Techie Kids and Parents

Posted on September 23, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

by Eliza Clark What does it really mean for a child to be a “techie”? Loving computers and gadgets may be part of the story, but there’s a lot more to it than that. The main thing that sets a … Continue reading →

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Eight Ways to Integrate Technology Into Science For Kids

Posted on September 23, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

Many concepts require the use of science-specific software, videos, simulation, etc. when developing activities in science for kids. Through visualization, modeling, and multiple representations, appropriately implemented educational technologies can make scientific concepts more accessible. When developing learning strategies that address … Continue reading →

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Obama Wants Kids To Make Video Games

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin | Leave a comment

US President Barack Obama has given his blessing to a challenge – open to both children and professional developers – aimed at getting kids designing educational video games. The National STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) Video Game Challenge is … Continue reading →

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Learning by Playing Video Games

Posted on September 15, 2010 by papa z | Leave a comment

One middle school is teaching its students with video games. Can its approach transform education? Read the article here Source: NYTimes.com

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