In conjunction with the publication of Susie Jarmillo’s flap-filled book, Los Pollitos/Little Chickies, Encantos Media Studio has released an app loaded with activities related to the traditional song.
Pokémon GO: What Do Librarians Need To Know?
By on July 12, 2016
Where’s Pikachu? How libraries are connecting with patrons over this wildly popular new virtual treasure hunt that uses geolocation—and why the game raises privacy concerns.
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” |Touch and Go
By on June 23, 2016
Behind Heuristic Media’s stunning app of “The Tempest” is the actor Ian McKellen, who with his business partner Richard Loncraine, has plans to release an app for each of Shakespeare’s 37 plays.
Apps for Nature Lovers | Touch and Go
By on June 9, 2016
Viewers will delight in these two immersive, introductory apps from Bright World eBooks offering up-close and panoramic views of watery environments and their denizens.
Small in a Big World | Touch and Go
By on June 2, 2016
In an Eric Carle-like world of gentle creatures, a colorful cast of animals help Milli discover what it is that snails do best.
Hopscotch App Introduces Kids to Block Programming | SLJ Review
By on May 31, 2016
Spell your name with emoji. Draw a snowflake. Create an Angry Birds game. Download Hopscotch and start coding these and other projects in minutes.
VT School Librarian Previews Google Expeditions App
By on May 30, 2016
A field trip to the days of Davy Crockett may sound like something Ms. Frizzle cooked up, but it’s now possible—at least virtually.
Six IL High Schools to Use Library App Created by Local Teen
By on May 27, 2016
It all began when a high school librarian had an idea. Add a senior who just happens to be a programming whiz, and the rest is digital history.
CHOMP On This App | Touch and Go
By on May 26, 2016
It’s hard to imagine an app that can rival Chistoph Niemann’s Petting Zooin novelty and engagement. There’s now a contender.
Wordplay on the iPad | Touch and Go
By on May 19, 2016
Three apps that offer children opportunities to experiment “with the way letters combine to form words” are reviewed.
