I have several generations of the iPod Touch, but I'm waiting for the second generation of the iPad coming out in April or a little later. I'm still a PC man though, since Apple stopped supporting the II GS a few months after I sank a lot of money into it. Didn't even have a hard drive in those days.
I like the way Apple controls what apps appear in their store. Android is a wild and woolly place and has a lot of junk in theirs, along with very good apps, but it's hard to find them, at times. A lot of Android tablets are coming out this year.
The educational developers tend to stay with Apple because of their long reputation as being entrenched in our educational system and I have, and have tried some of the apps you list and more. They certainly can help with children and the developers are constantly tweaking the apps, refining them. I love that sign language app!
As the market continues to flood, columns such as yours will be even more valuable as parents and teachers try to find their way through the app maze and find the gems within the store. You may need to start a list somewhere that will add to, or others can add their experiences, sort of like your medication review.
Hi Paul!
It really is exciting to think of all the possibilities for apps to help kids with special needs. I think in the years to come we are just going to be blown away by this technology.
I like your idea to have an app review. Actually I like it a lot.
So do you like Angry Birds? I am betting that you do!
Thanks so much for stopping by to comment. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
I am absolutely sure that technology will offer parents and their children tools and aids to cope better. From diagnosis to teaching and living, there will be people who are able to devise these programs and even accompanying hardware, such as those helping people walk now.
There is a lot of junk out there though, yet among them, there are apps like you've mentioned. As you've said, they can only assist. The hard work is being done by parents, educators and the medical field
I LOVE Angry Birds! However, unlike you, I have not conquered the game completely. I did finish all the levels on the original Birds, but have not been able to get three stars on all the levels. It eludes me, yet!
I wonder if Lene has finished them? :)
The Seasons... uhhhh, no, I have not even been able to get through them all.
Some day, I will luck out and get through it by chance. But I'll accept that. :)
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I love Apple. Quickly becoming part of the cult (and will become a full-fledged member as soon as I win the lottery so I can afford a Mac instead of my PC). I love that they have all these apps that make life easier.
Also, two words for you: Angry Birds. Endless hours of obsessive fun and the reason I'm not allowed an iPad of my own. I'd get injured.
Hiyah Lene!
Now did you think I had an iPad and did not have Angry Birds on it? Come on now. LOL I am totally addicted to angry birds and I did the entire game...the entire seasons version and I am in the top 5% of scores. woot! I never thought I would like apple products so much but there is no turning back now.
Hey thanks so much for popping on by...I always love to hear from you.