Monday, April 7, 2014

Apps Abound - How savvy are you?

I just received a very informative article on apps from Common Sense Media. It's titled Apps 101: What to Know before You Download. There are so many apps now that it is often difficult to know which ones are valuable and what age groups will get the most out of them.

Are they educational or are they primarily selling something?
Are they free or will charges pop up later?
Can they be played against strangers or can you control who plays?

The article covers what we should think about before downloading any app and adds tips for kids when choosing and using apps. There's some very good advice for navigating the world of apps.