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Tech with Kids: How to Assess Reviews, Find Quality Apps

June 19, 2015 by Amy Jussel 1 Comment

June 19, 2015 One of the thorny questions I posed at the recent Tech with Kids Conference involved how to "review the reviewers."There are a wide array of reputable resources...Common Sense Media … [Read more...]

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Tech with Kids: Developing Media That Matters

June 9, 2015 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

June 9, 2015 As a diehard infovore with a “what’s behind the media curtain” critical thinking lens, I’m fascinated by the scads of kids’ conferences I can’t afford and have no time to attend, usually … [Read more...]

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