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Many kids today are techno-savvy and carry mobile smart-phones and other handheld devices for communication, but are they using the latest mobile technology apps for education? A series of surveys conducted by Knowledge Quest in 2010 revealed that while kids are enthusiastic about mobile applications, they don't necessarily know how to identify and use them for educational purposes.
The new site allows visitors to browse by subject, such as math, science and language arts, or by company and price. Many of the downloadable applications are free, and those available for purchase currently range from .99 cents to $4.99. Developers and publishers of educational applications for the iPad or iPhone are encouraged to submit their applications to the site so the selection of downloadable applications will continue to grow.
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About Knowledge Quest
Knowledge Quest, Inc. is dedicated to helping homeschooling families succeed. For 10 years, Knowledge Quest has published a large selection of history and geography curricula for the homeschooling marketplace (www.KnowledgeQuestMaps.com).
In the last few years, Knowledge Quest has expanded by offering online assistance to homeschooling parents teaching the elementary and middle grades, as well as high school level material (www.HomeschoolingABCs.com/, www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com). As new and experienced homeschooling parents are using more technology than ever, Knowledge Quest is seeking to provide an online location where parents can find, rate and review the best mobile apps available for educational use (www.Apps-School.com).
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
