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Dr. Frankenstein's Body Lab Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Lisa Caplan on October 27th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SPOOKY ANATOMY
Dr. Frankenstein's Body Lab puts little fingers - and big ones - to a fast-paced spooky anatomy-themed challenge just in time for Halloween
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Marlee Signs Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on October 27th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: TALK WITH THE HANDS
It's no stand-in for a proper teacher, but Marlee Signs makes for a decent introduction into the world of ASL.
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Fodor's Travel Phrases Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on October 4th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: PRACTICAL BUT LIMITED
Fodor's Travel Phrases is a suitable introduction to common phrases around the world but it is a little limited, even in paid form.
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Space Place Prime Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 28th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: FASCINATING
Capturing just what makes science and space so exciting, Space Place Prime is a great bite-sized, extensive selection of knowledge.
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Link: Narr8 Announced; A Different Kind of Publishing Platform

Posted by Jeff Scott on September 18th, 2012

We got a chance to go hands on with Narr8 a few days ago, and it's been officially announced today. Narr8 is a new kind of publishing platform, and a very ambitious one. The all original content will cover everything from entertainment to education and all be interactive, animated, and in series form. Fully developed, it will be an engaging and eclectic mix of content. Think of it as adult comic book-style with interactive content.

Could be an interesting new platform for content creators once they open up to outside authors. Right now all content is developed in-house. Take a look at the link below for more info on Narr8. Coming soon to the iPad.

ShowMe Xcode Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 17th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: USEFUL COMPENDIUM
ShowMe Xcode lacks attractive looks but there's some useful information here for newbies to Xcode.
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How My Body Works Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 12th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: INTERESTING BUT FLAWED
How My Body Works does exactly what the name suggests and in an interesting manner but its pricing structure and slow loading is off-putting.
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Inspire Your Kids To Make & Create With DIY.org

Posted by Jennifer Allen on August 29th, 2012
iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

The summer break might be over but the quest to find new and exciting ways to entertain the kids continues on. We all want to make sure the kids near to us, whether they be our own kids or nieces and nephews, are suitably entertained while also instilling useful knowledge within them. DIY.org wants to do both and succeeds with aplomb.

The app helps kids build a portfolio of all the different things they make, whether they be fun drawings, technological creations or simply garden based projects. The app and accompanying website gives them a place to show off their talents as well as gain skill badges depending on what they've made. As a form of achievement, these badges focus the kids' aim while also giving them a sense that they've gained something. We checked in with CEO, Zach Klein, to learn more about the site/app that has garnered around 20,000 users so far.

Zach explained to us that their main source of inspiration has come from the kids themselves and the "unique qualities" that the youngsters offer. "They're simple people who are often passionate and capable of complex creativity," he explains. "There aren't many options for kids to contribute this special power to world. That's what motivates us."

Summing up what some of the best creations out there are, Zach demonstrated the sheer breadth of imagination from the kids using the service. Kids through DIY.org have made their own version of the popular game, Operation, a Stomp Rocket and a stop motion Nascar crash film. It's great to see such variation, right down to the sweet tooth fairy pillow created for someone's sister.

Each project can be assigned a positive comment or sticker with categories such as Awesome, Beautiful, Favorite and Genius ensuring that kids feel good about what they do. Zach explained that there are future plans afoot: "We plan to add social features to DIY so our members can make friends more easily. This will make it easier for them to share feedback and hopefully collaborate to make together."

It all sounds quite exceptional and a great idea to keep the kids happy and stimulated. Why not try it out for yourself? The app is available now and it's free.

Use Clipboard by VolunteerSpot to Track Back To School Parent Volunteers

Posted by Lisa Caplan on August 16th, 2012
iPad App - Designed for iPad

While many parents are at least a little bit happy to have kids returning to school, a new school year also means new volunteer jobs for parents and volunteer coordination from the schools themselves. A new iPad app, Clipboard by VolunteerSpot, offers PTA members, coaches, fundraisers and class moms and dads a way to keep track of their obligations to their local schools.

The idea behind the app is to skip the sign-up sheets and mass emails in favour of directly accessing the necessary sign up information and then to let parents communicate efficiently with the right people to get the job done, be it planning a homecoming celebration or spending time as a classroom aide.

VolunteerSpot boasts that their coordination tools, which are primarily located on their website, "boost administrative and management efficiencies by up to 85 percent and increase parent participation by 20 percent.” If you or your school use the service or the app, we’d love to know what you think in the comments.

The Fun Way To Learn Algebra: Helping Students And Educators Alike

Posted by Jennifer Allen on August 13th, 2012

Reminding us that the iPad can be a great educational tool comes the rather impressively titled The Fun Way to Learn Algebra - FREE - Hands-On Equations 1 Lite.

The app, part of a series of educational tools from Hands On Equations, introduces the concept of algebraic concepts to children from the age of 8 upwards.

We've all experienced the difficulty of figuring out algebraic formulas at one time or another, while growing up. The Fun Way to Learn Algebra - FREE - Hands-On Equations 1 Lite hopes to make it fun!

An introductory video explains that users can move game pieces around a scale to represent the two sides of an equation, eventually simplifying and deciphering what's going on. It's a simple visual aid that should help those students who are struggling to understand it all.

The Fun Way to Learn Algebra - FREE - Hands-On Equations 1 Lite is free to download and use, while other products by the developer build upon the taster session. All are out now and priced between $3.99-$4.99. A small price to pay for unravelling the conundrum of algebra!

Mus + Lang L1 Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Monica Stevens on August 10th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: Lovely
Music and Language: two classic disciplines collide to educate and inform in a pleasurable process.
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Educational Puzzle Fun With Cyberchase: Ruckus Reader

Posted by Jennifer Allen on August 8th, 2012
iPad App - Designed for iPad

Fans of PBS Kids TV show Cyberchase will be delighted to see the arrival of Cyberchase: Ruckus Reader, an iPad app aimed at continuing the educational fun that the TV show is so famous for.

Aimed at 5-8 year olds, Cyberchase: Ruckus Reader offers a new story for fans to delve into, following an exciting problem that Hacker has left the Cybersquad with. Three hours of puzzles are promised as players set out to save Solaria from being transformed into a garbage dump.

Puzzles range from word hunts, spot what's wrong with the picture, mazes, and create your own story sections. Topics that are taught include things such as alphabetical knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, as well as reading comprehension.

Together, it should prove an educational yet highly entertaining experience for kids.

Cyberchase: Ruckus Reader is available now for free, with an in-app purchase of $3.99 to unlock one story, or $5.99 to unlock both.

Dissect A Virtual Cadaver With Anatomy & Physiology REVEALED

Posted by Jennifer Allen on August 6th, 2012
iPad App - Designed for iPad

Medical students don't always have access to cadavers, certainly not when outside of the classroom. This is a relief to many of us, but it's far from practical for those students trying to study the human body. Anatomy & Physiology REVEALED aims to solve that problem.

Available for the iPad, Anatomy & Physiology REVEALED makes it possible to practice on a virtual cadaver, accurately replicating the cadaver dissection experience.

Five modules are available within the app, allowing for access to the skeletal and muscular systems, nervous system, cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. There's also room for body orientation, tissues, cells and chemistry.

Many different interactive slides, as well as detailed imagery, videos and animations ensure that this is a comprehensive package for medical students, along with a quiz facility. There's even pronunciation tips for difficult to pronounce terms.

Anatomy & Physiology REVEALED might not be the cheapest of apps, costing $12.99 plus the same price again for extra modules, but for medical students, it should prove very valuable in giving them the extra edge in their studies.

Cozi Family Organizer Now Makes Back to School a Breeze

Posted by Jordan Minor on August 6th, 2012
+ Universal & Apple Watch App - Designed for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

The Cozi Family Organizer has already given parents an easy, streamlined way to maintain their busy family lives. However, the back to school season is coming up and as usual it’s bringing a whole host of new problems to be dealt with. That’s why Cozi is lending another helping hand with their free, Back-to-School Survival Guide update.

The guide and its four main features are included with every download of the standard Family Organizer app. “What to Expect at Every Grade” is a list of educational and emotional milestones gathered from experts so parents can monitor their child’s development. It also has curriculum topics and school supply suggestions for smarter shopping. “Chore Guide” offers tips on how to handle chores and allowances while “Checklists for Kids” makes sure that once a family establishes a routine they stick to it. Finally, “Lunchbox Gallery” has ten lunchtime recipes for kids to try out.

Cozi is also offering a $100 back to school coupon pack to anyone who registers a new account online or through the app before August 31st. The Cozi Family Organizer with the new Back-to-School Survival Guide is available now for free on the App Store.




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Need to Know How Cars Work? There's An App for That!

Posted by Chris Kirby on July 18th, 2012
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

I think there was a moment in my late childhood when my dad really wanted me to understand how cars work. I didn't pay much attention, honestly, as I was generally lost in my own little world throughout my days of kid-dom. Today, though, there are times when I really wish I had paid more careful attention to the lessons of my youth. And that's where How Cars Work comes in. Simply put, it's an instructional app that teaches...yep...how cars work. From steering and suspension to powertrain and braking, pretty much all of the basics are covered in this tidy little app.

Now, in version 1.3.0, developer Aymen Alshawi has added a basic maintenance section to help those who may not know how to perform basic maintenance like changing a tire on their vehicle. It's a handy and quick way to find information if it's needed in an emergency, and while all makes and models are different, this app covers the basics that apply to pretty much every vehicle. And more is on the way in future update, including a guide to vehicle modifications.

Make up for those lost lessons of youth and learn a little more about your car with How Cars Work.