Back to school apps help with organization, learning across all ages by Kevin C Keller

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Kevin C Keller writes, "The iPad has been around for only two years, but the tablet computer and its many competitors are already starting to change the way both parents and teachers approach education."

Though experts remain divided on the benefits of exposing children — particularly very young ones — to tablets, smartphones and even computers, applications that aim to teach children have proliferated.

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The Apple App Store, for example, has more than 65,000 active education apps available to students, teachers, and parents getting ready for back to school. App metric website 148apps.biz says educational apps trail only games in total numbers.

"Teachers are open, receptive and excited," said New York state middle school teacher Jayne Clare, co-owner of teacherswithapps.com. "We sorely need a revolution in the education system, and the iPad will really help with that."

Clare added educational apps are beneficial to students of all ages when used right. The iPad is flexible and helps from college organization to special education differentiation.

The Denver Post examined a variety of educational apps, along with expert reviews. Here we highlight the way educators and parents are using apps, along with examples of some helpful apps for each age group.
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