Kids

Before students can write an essay or study for that mid-semester exam, they should prepare using two timeless methods: brainstorming and taking notes. Below are five of the best apps, plucked from the Education and Productivity categories in iTunes, that can instill effective note-taking practices and help your child form ideas at the middle and Continue Reading →

Six months after Google first announced the program in beta, Google Play for Education has officially been unveiled for tablets, as the Internet giant tackles Apple’s K-12 market share with cheap apps and tablets. Google Play for Education is a US-only initiative for now, but in its short beta tenure, Google claims that “thousands of Continue Reading →

McDonalds is considering whether 3D printers could be used in its stores to produce the pocket-sized toys which are a key part of their Happy Meals. The burger corp’s UK IT director, Mark Fabes, said he was looking at potential applications of 3d printing – and one was whether it could be used to produce Continue Reading →

Netflix is quickly following through on its promise to expand into original documentaries, announcing on Tuesday that its very first one will premiere online just over a month from now on Thursday, December 12th. The documentary is called The Short Game and follows a number of seven-year-old golfers as they compete in the World Championships Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Juliet Huddy and Ben Simmoneau on Fox 5’s Good Day Wake Up about (and shows off) Google Glass. Continue Reading →

Pre-schoolers who learn a second language tend to increase their understanding and study habits in relation to other academic pursuits. If your kiddo shows a knack for Spanish, it’s best to get them started with vocabulary acquisition. These apps in particular are tailored to meet them at their undeveloped skill level. Little Pim Spanish ($2.99) Little Continue Reading →

Facebook may be feeling the pinch from teen-focused, mobile-first social networks like Snapchat, as CFO David Ebersman said on Wednesday’s earnings call that Facebook “did see a decrease in daily users specifically among younger teens,” though he prefaced that saying “usage of Facebook among US teens overall was stable from Q2 to Q3.” This is Continue Reading →

Eighty kids got to attend academic summer camps and after-school programs this year thanks to Wishbone, and its education crowdfunding platform starts allowing needy children in the Bay Area or NYC to apply for assistance. The non-profit startup has spent the last year building out its fundraising and impact fulfillment components. Now Wishbone is ready Continue Reading →

When younger students dedicate time to learning and playing a musical instrument, it can seriously boost their skills. These mobile apps are fantastic for helping Middle and High School-aged musicians understand music theory and generate positive practice methods for when they are not in class. Music Theory, with AUDIO (Free) This app’s concept flashcards are very Continue Reading →

Google is introducing the ability to control what its Chrome browser will show with a new feature called supervised users. Like Windows Phone 8’s Kid’s Corner, the feature’s aimed at families, and allows the owner of a device to block websites and set permissions in Chrome that determine the parts of the internet other users Continue Reading →