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Don't Be A Sucker In The App Store: A Guide On Finding Good Apps. Well, 2012 certainly has proven to be a very interesting year, in terms of the App Store.

Don't Be A Sucker In The App Store: A Guide On Finding Good Apps

This seems to be the year of the rise in “scam apps”: apps that are purposely designed (and disguised) to trick customers into thinking that it is the real deal. In February alone, we have had “Temple Jump,” “Temple Guns,” “Clear Todo,” and even a pair of fake Pokemon apps. Oh look! More fake apps designed to ensnare people into the trap of deception. What do apps like these have in common? Whatever the case may be, these are all apps that you should be staying away from. What Can You Do? Check Curated Websites And Blogs The most important tool that can help you find legit apps is to check the Internet for reliable sources of information, such as us here at AppAdvice, as well as many other popular Apple-related sites. There is actually the O.A.T.S policy that most sites abide by nowadays (including us here at AppAdvice).

Know the Quality Developers Social developer? Check iTunes App Store Reviews. App Learning Tasks By Brad Wilson www.21innovate.com. - Best iPad App Developers. 0 Comments December 19, 2011 By: Vicki Windman Dec 18 Written by: 12/18/2011 5:09 PM ShareThis As the search for the best education apps continues, certain developers are working diligently to expand from a single app to an entire line of apps.

- Best iPad App Developers

Jungle Education has three colorful apps that are multi-lingual, multiple levels and tracks student progress. Eskillslearning has apps in reading comprehension, language arts, and math. Has nearly 30 apps for speech therapy, including apps for autism, apraxia, articulation, caseload management, dysphagia, fluency/stuttering, language skills, oral motor, Spanish and screening and testing. Bloom's Apps - 21nnovate. Critical evaluation of an ipad/ipod app. Find the Best Educational Apps for Preschoolers. Best Educational Apps for Kids: A Parent’s Starter Guide Whether you just received a shiny new iPad for Christmas, or finally got comfortable with the idea of your child playing with your iPhone, you probably noticed it’s hard to pick out great educational apps.

Find the Best Educational Apps for Preschoolers

Hey now, there are more than 47,000 educational apps, no one is judging you. You’re probably wondering things like: What makes an app great? What features should I consider? Okay, we hear you, which is why we put together this list of the best educational apps to get you started. So you’re a do-it-yourselfer type? Tip : Search the iTunes Description for Important Keywords “Settings” and “options” means there may be a place for customization in the app. Tip : One-word – Screenshots Note the graphics.

Tip: Get Your Money’s Worth If you own both an iPad and an iPhone/iPod Touch (or aspire to), Universal apps essentially give you two apps for the price of one. Now, without further adieu… 50 Must-Have Educational Apps. It’s time for holiday road trips and you know what that means: driving, flying, cranky kids, and… teaching opportunities!

50 Must-Have Educational Apps

What’s that, you say? Well, there is so much downtime during the holidays where kids and adults spend hours just passing the time… why not try out some new apps on your phone? Many of these apps were found by The Teaching Palette, be sure to check out their fantastic site for more helpful resources! From learning the ABCs to doodling, there’s plenty of terrific apps out there that will pass the time but also educate. If you have other apps you want added to this list, just add them in the comments. *Most of the links below are to the iTunes store which will open another window and/or iTunes. Great Apps For Kids (And Adults) Alphabet Animals Perfect for your talented toddler, this game is packed with colorful animations, animal sounds, and tons of tips for learning their letters. Mad Libs Just as goofy and fun as your remember.

iPad Apps & Resources for People With Autism. Ipad-rubric.png 876×641 pixels. Ringwood North Primary School. Quixey - Find apps that do what you want. Because Not All Apps are Created Equal. Therapy App 411: App reviews. The TeacherCast App Review Gallery features over 60 great app reviews. Top Charts - iPad - United States - Education.