Tag Archives: IPad

How Can We Encourage Co-Creation in EdTech?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

It’s been a long week for me. I’ve been working on the next big thing that we’re launching next week at Balefire Labs. I won’t give it away here, but suffice it to say that only something really cool brought … Continue reading →

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How Does Google Autocomplete EdTech Terms?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Did you all see the image online about each state’s biggest stereotype, according to Google’s autocomplete feature in search? If you missed it, here’s the image from the Huffington Post.

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Have Questions? You Need ‘The Answer Pad’

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

That’s right…not just any old answer pad. THE Answer Pad. Over the past couple of months I’ve had the good fortune to meet and get to know Anna and Hal Sturrock, founders and inventors of The Answer Pad, at a … Continue reading →

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5 Important Questions before Giving your Child a Smart Device

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

Today’s post comes from guest blogger Reese Jones. Reese is an IOS and android fan who loves phones and print media. Reese writes regularly for Techie Doodlers. She is also a keen footballer (for those in the US, that mean soccer!) and … Continue reading →

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Does Price Predict Quality of Educational Apps?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by

Skeptical about the instructional value of paid educational apps? Our research at Balefire Labs shows that you should be. We pretty regularly get questions and comments about paid versus free apps. There seem to be two general (and competing) schools … Continue reading →

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A Great Math App for Kids

Posted on October 9, 2013 by

Just in case you didn’t catch it someplace else, I thought I’d share the free math app review that we published this week over on Balefire Labs. I’ve talked to you guys about the Native Numbers app before, but here … Continue reading →

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Only Two of the Top 10 EdApps in iTunes are Worth Buying

Posted on August 28, 2013 by

This blog post originally appeared on the Balefire Labs blog. A lot of teachers and parents we talk to have told us that when they are trying to find apps for their kids they look at the Top Charts in … Continue reading →

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HUGE News! Find the Best Educational Apps NOW!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, so I hope you’ll forgive my overflowing giddiness! Yes, today, my new business, Balefire Labs, launches!! Parents and teachers, we can help you find the educational apps that provide the best instruction … Continue reading →

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Teachers LOVE Technology!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

Here’s a really cool infographic to kick off your week, from the folks at OnlineUniversities.com!

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EdTech Reviews: What is an “Objective” Criterion?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by

For most people this will probably be an incredibly boring post. You’ve been warned. For others, like me, who are very concerned with language in science, and precision of language, this is the post for you. I’ve always described our … Continue reading →

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