It Can Be More than Just Fun and Games: Health and Science Apps for Kids

Nancy R. Glassman; Annabelle G. Glassman

doi:10.1080/15424065.2015.1099396

It Can Be More than Just Fun and Games: Health and Science Apps for Kids

Nancy R. Glassman, Annabelle G. Glassman

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Abstract

School age children are truly digital natives, exposed to a wide variety of technologies at home and in school. Educators and mobile app developers have recognized that games designed for smartphones and tablets can also be used as effective teaching tools. This column explores mobile applications designed for children, focusing on four educational apps: Solve the Outbreak, ToxInvaders, Monster Guard, and ChemCrafter. Tools and resources for finding and evaluating science and health-related apps designed for children are also discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	220-231
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15424065.2015.1099396
State	Published - Oct 2 2015

Keywords

apps
education
games
gaming
mobile devices
smartphones
tablets

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Health(social science)
Library and Information Sciences

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