All too often we are bombarded by apps that at first glance look great for our students and children though when we delve deeper into them are not quite what we are looking for. How can you navigate through the minefield of free and paid apps to ensure that your son is using these tools to help him along his educational journey? 

An excellent free resource that is available to all is through Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/) Here, is a large selection of articles about navigating technology with your children. Also the site publishes a large amount of articles around tried and tested educational apps. Through the reviews, consumers are able to hand pick the apps that are right for the children. It contains a comprehensive summary of the app including both positive and negative comments. 

With a simple search on Common Sense Media you are able to pinpoint exactly what you are looking for. On a recent quest for quality Maths apps I found a comprehensive list here http://bit.ly/2lyYisM. We all know that if our children are spending some time on their devices it would be beneficial to have them participating in an educational way. 

If you would like to find out more about resources and references online, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Mr Tony Cross
eLearning – Wyvern House and Lindfield Preparatory School