Education

  Computer engineering and program development are two of the fastest growing professions in the world. With such high demand, many developers created mobile apps disguised as games that teach the basics from the Elementary School through High School levels. These five computer programming apps for kids may have cracked the code. Move the Turtle. Continue Reading →

Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting computer science education, has unveiled a new campaign it calls “Hour of Code” targeting 10 million students in the United States. From December 9-15, 2013, Code.org is asking schools, teachers, and parents for their help in motivating students to look into what lies ahead with computer programming. What Continue Reading →

Students who excel in mathematics should continue to refine their skill set even when class isn’t in session. Here are five advanced mathematics apps for high schoolers that can help come test time. They can also leverage what a student knows for private studying. Trigonometry Trigonometry is a simple, attractive and effective application. The app Continue Reading →

Ah, grammar and writing! Impossible for many to master, this subject will be key throughout your child’s life. Being skilled at writing and knowing grammar rules as they apply helps bolster essays (particularly on standardized tests!). Also, an eloquently worded argument can be much more convincing. These five apps, some aimed at younger and some Continue Reading →

Apple’s iOS 7 was supposed to make it easier for schools to manage the iPads that are becoming increasingly common in the classroom. But for some, the latest version of the mobile operating system is proving to be a bit of a headache. A number of schools that have upgraded their iPad deployments to iOS Continue Reading →

Research by U.K. telecoms regulator Ofcom has found that tablet usage among children is on the rise, with growing numbers of younger kids, especially, turning to tablets to watch videos, play games and access the Internet. The annual report into children’s media consumption habits also records a drop in the overall number of children between Continue Reading →

Organization is a pivotal skill that can be difficult to master, especially for children and adolescents. While there are thousands of productivity apps available for the iPad, only a precious few capably keep children organized in the classroom and at home. These five are the best. Complete Class Organizer – Student Version (iPad $4.99) Complete Class Continue Reading →

Following news that students at a Los Angeles high school had hacked district-issued iPads and were using them for personal use, district officials have halted home use of the Apple tablets until further notice. It took exactly one week for nearly 300 students at Theodore Roosevelt High School to hack through security so they could Continue Reading →

This won’t come as a surprise if you’re familiar with the game’s genre, but playing Starcraft 2 might make you smarter. Starcraft 2 is a so-called “real-time strategy game,” a form of video game that involves resource management and military planning in parallel, while restricting the amount of information that each player has. The result Continue Reading →

Early childhood and elementary school learning involves more than reading, writing and arithmetic. Young minds develop within young bodies, so it is never too early to foster an appreciation of physical wellness. These apps best teach nutrition, fitness and the human body to young children. Discover Your Body HD (iPad $2.99) Discover Your Body HD is a colorful, kid-friendly and intuitive Continue Reading →