apps and storytime

Apps and StorytimeGetting Started…

Suzanne Walkersuwalker@library.in.gov@suzieecwIndiana State Library

Introductions

•Who are you?•Who am I?

How are libraries using iPads?

Circulating them…

•There are some libraries who have purchased iPads, loaded them up with educational games, and circulate them to their patrons.

In Story Times, but be aware…

•American Academy of Pediatrics - parents should limit the amount of time their infants and toddlers spend in front of any sort of screen…there’s really no such thing as educational TV or software for very young children.

•Apps in Storytime is a current DEBATE.•Think before you jump on the bandwagon.

▫Particularly in regards to ages 0-2.

In Story Times, but be aware…

•http://www.slj.com/2013/08/standards/early-learning/are-learning-apps-good-for-babies/

•http://littleelit.com/2013/08/10/apps-babies-by-emily-lloyd/

Share!

•How do you use iPads in your building? (Not what specific Apps, do you use, but HOW do you use them?)

Ages 2-5

•Can you get your kids to Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play with an App?

•Sure you can!

Ages 2-5

•Happy Tappers – Appcentric programming for little ones, bringing technology to the parents and the children

Kinds of Apps…

•eBooks and eBook Apps, much like the regular book but in an iPad

•Counting•Colors•Sorting•Letter/Alphabet•Singing•Exploring the world•Gourmet eBooks – pop ups, etc.

Kinds of Apps

•Creating picture apps•Making “food”•Flannel Boards via apps

Challenges

•The dreaded passwords and accounts•Updating devices•Settings•Small vs. Large Groups•Paying for it•Storing, Syncing, and all those

accessories!

What makes a good app?

•Simple•No ads!•Great graphics•Enhances and doesn’t distract

Finding Apps•Common Sense Media•Lunchbox Reviews•Moms with Apps•SLJ – Touch and Go•Children’s Technology Review•Kirkus Review•AppSmitten•Find the Developers you like and go after

their freebies•LittleELit Blog

Finding Apps

•http://ipadschools.wikispaces.com/

Where’d I get this stuff?

•http://www.alasuzanne.blogspot.com/2012/07/theres-app-for-that.html

•Thank you ALA!

Suzanne Walkersuwalker@library.in.gov

Indiana State Library