He includes a short video about how to use the app and describes his ideals of it's applications to the class room setting. I can't help but wonder, and said as much in a comment, about children as young as this app targets, possibly destroying the ipad/iphone. Perhaps he has some real world experience that can satisfy this question.
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I did send the author Jarrod Robinson an email asking how to find his apps as I had trouble browsing them on my PC. He replied that they are available in iTunes.
His latest post discusses his upcoming trip and workshop in Thailand. His focus on the use of all things Apple lead to my comment and related to the email exchange listed above. I asked if he plans to make his apps available on Android. I pointed out the dominance Android has on the world market (81% as of 3rd quarter 2013) and the high cost of Apple products considering the impoverished majority of the world. I wish him well in his ventures and hope to use some of his efforts on an Android phone in the near future.
I have a reply to your comment about the younger children destroying the ipads/iphones. I had the pleasure of observing in a kindergarten classroom last semester and the teacher had 3 ipads in the class as well as ipods. Of course, they had cases on them, however the students knew how to use them properly and with care.
ReplyDeleteIn case the student hasn't already used an ipad or iphone (which in today's society, I HIGHLY doubt they wouldn't have already used one by the time they enter the kindergarten classroom), the teacher would make sure to give instructions on proper care before just turning them loose.
I might add that I am 100% confident allowing my three year old nephew to take my ipad into an unsupervised room and play on it. He knows how to swipe my screen, unlock it with my code, and play his games. I like to think of him as a mini genius, but after witnessing the advancement of the classroom today I may be wrong.... okay, okay, I still think of him as a perfect little Einstein! :)
Don't be skeptical about technology with even the smallest of children. I had my doubts at first, but after my experience I see how advanced the children are today!
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DeleteI'm sure your nephew is the "little Einstein" you imagine him to be, but my concern isn't related to the ability to use the ipad/ipod. My concerns were more based on carelessness/gracelessness.
Thank you for your input and I'm sure you're right. Here's hoping your lil Albert is also a dancer. :D
Thanks again for your insight!
Oh, I know what you meant. In both instances (my nephew and the elementary class), they were both very careful with the ipads and knew how to handle with care.
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