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ETP EdTech Resource/Tool* Review Rubric

*(Website/Mobile App/Web 2.0) (Updated 9.23.2015)
Criteria

Score
(out of
5)
5

Educational Value:
Does the EdTech Resource/Tool have educational value? How
much does the resource contribute to learning? Is it worth to
sign up and create an account with this EdTech Resource/Tool
for Teachers or Students?

5
Creativity, Fun & Interactivity:
Is the EdTech Resource/Tool creative and original? Does the
EdTech Resource/Tool use innovative ways to engage users?
Does the resource encourage creative thinking? Is the EdTech
Resource/Tool interactive? Is it fun to use the EdTech
Resource/Tool ?
5
Intuitive Interface:
Does the interface is simple and intuitive? Does the EdTech
Resource/Tool have user-friendly menus, buttons, guides,
controls etc.?
5
Visual Design & Optimization:
Does the EdTech Resource/Tool have a great looking interface
and other design elements (color choice, graphics etc)?
4
Stability & Promises:
Does the EdTech Resource/Tool work all the time? Does it crash

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promises as claimed in its description?
3
Value for Price:
Is the EdTech Resource free or paid? Does it have a good value
for the price?
Editors Score: (Average)

4.90

Name of the Reviewer:

Dr. Bulent Dogan
Name of the Resource Reviewed:
PlayKids - Early Learning Books, Preschool shows, Educational Games
By Movile Internet Movel S.A.

What is this Resource?

___Resource___Website___x__Web 2.0__x__Mobile App
Link to the resource:
PLAYKIDSAPP.COM
http://playkidsapp.com/en/
http://try.playkidsapp.com/en/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODlnDvnq3mE
Price:
Free with In App Purchases ($ 6.99 monthly, $ 39.99 6-monthly or $ 69.99 yearly).
Platforms: (PC, Mac, Android, IOS, etc.)

This app is designed for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
Appropriate for Grade Levels: (K-16)
For ages 6 and under (kids and toddlers).
Editors Score: (Average of all scores)
5
From iTunes:
PlayKids offers the best educational games, popular TV shows and cartoons such as Caillou, SuperWhy,
Monster Math Squad, Heroes of the City, Fishtronaut and many more and it works even if youre
offline! With PlayKids theyll learn and have loads of fun!

Main Article: (Description of the resource/tool? What does the resource do? How
does it work? How did you like it? What are the advantages and limitations?)

PlayKids opens to an adorable train containing all the wonderful content. Children
will enjoy the playground on the first car. These activities are all available with the
free version, but some limit the content until the subscription is purchased.

The developer, Movile Internet Movel, created PlayKids as a TV subscription app that
allows children to watch their favorite shows anywhere they go. There are over 200
videos available with new episodes being added every week. The videos can be
viewed by purchasing a subscription for $6.99/month. These options help make the
app useful whether you need the videos for a one week vacation or for a longer
period of time. The videos are easy to navigate, sorted by show on the train cars.
Once a subscription is purchased, any video can be chosen and downloaded to the
device. Videos can also be viewed in a continuous play mode to keep a child
occupied without having to push any buttons.
Four classic books will lead children through a fast-paced and fun story to be viewed
more as a video format than a book. A pause button is available on the book for
little questioning minds that need a moment to ask a question or take a break. The
Tortoise and The Hare is available for free, and the subscription purchase will
open The Three Little Pigs, Puss in Books, and Goldilocks.

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The end of the day equals the end of the train in PlayKids. The caboose of the train
contains the lullabies. Choose which lullabies to play from a list of seven, set the
duration and hit start. The duration can be set for certain increments from 5 to 120
minutes. There is the choice to have no set duration for those that want to control
the time on their own.
Children will enjoy having their favorite TV shows and characters with them on the
go. Internet is needed to download the content and to set it up the first time, but
then it is ready to use offline whenever needed. Grab the free version of the app
and start checking it out now. Bring your child's favorite TV shows to them any time
you want

Educational uses and applications for Education/classroom: (How could this

app be used for education? Specific activities, examples)
This app is used for education in following ways:
Kids play recognizable preschool tunes on a piano;
Kids touch animals and hears a variety of sounds;
Kids touch colors, stars and learn their names, shapes;
Kids try matching games and jigsaw puzzles, and connect stars to make a picture;
Artistic kids will enjoy the coloring book or learn to draw activities.
Pros/Advantages: (Short sentences, brief information)

It is the #1 app for kids today.

Everything both Kids and Parents can enjoy together in a single app.
Child friendly interface and good background music
Kids love to finger paint, jump around, and play games. The PlayKids App let's
them do all of that on the go and includes hundreds of games, books and
cartoons to keep them entertained and educated.
Ad-free, age appropriate, easy to use and kid SAFE.

Cons/Disadvantages: (Short sentences, brief information)

Free version is limited. To unlock all the content, users are encouraged to pay
for a $6.99/month.
Launched only in 6 languages

Summary:
PlayKids is a world of discovery and games for parents and their child to have fun.
Its desire is to strengthen the bonds between parents and children through fun and
educational content. Each subject and article was designed with great care and
affection, respecting the stages of growth of children. To guide all this play PlayKids

has a curriculum called childhood rails.

To sum up, PlayKids app is the #1 ranked childrens app in more than 25 countries
and the only award-winning Kids app that includes 300+ books. It is always ad-free,
age appropriate, easy to use and kidSAFE. Educational games and puzzles
designed to help children develop motor coordination, memory, and prekindergarten skills. It has a high quality pictures and samples of animal sounds,
including: cat, dogs, cows, chickens, pigs and others.
In conclusion, it is based on the pedagogical perspective of renowned theoretical
and in relations between theory and practice. Innovative pedagogy focused on
children who were born digital.
Tags or Keywords:

PlayKids;
Smart Parents, Smarter Kids;
Early Learning Books;
Preschool shows;
Educational Games.

ATTACH PICTURES: (Logo or screenshots)

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