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BibliographyAbridged Bibliography
This abridged bibliography provides a list of studies that comprise the research base for Tap, Click, Read.
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WebsiteBalefire Labs
Launched as a consumer report–style service to compare apps, Balefire Labs rates each app on twelve criteria from content to usability.
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WebsiteChildren’s Technology Review
Originally a master’s project, the Children’s Technology Review now boasts over 11,000 reviews, published monthly and added to its database with searchable tags and filters.
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WebsiteCommon Sense Media’s Best Apps and Games
National nonprofit, Common Sense Media, is a free resource that rates apps along a five-point learning scale based on age appropriateness and learning potential.
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WebsiteDigital Storytime
Founded to promote early literacy and support parents and educators discover picture book apps, Digital Storytime reviews how well an app measures up across nine rating categories.
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WebsiteGraphite
Graphite uses a two-part educator review system, comprised of an in-house editor “learning review,” and practitioner “field note” section to document teachers’ firsthand experiences.
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WebsiteKnow What’s Inside
Formerly known as Moms with Apps, Know What’s Inside allows developers to provide their own descriptions and provide insight about what’s inside the app from privacy settings to in-app purchases.
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WebsiteTeacher’s With Apps
Teachers With Apps field-test every app with students and teachers to uncover the general experience of using an app.
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WebsiteParents’ Choice Foundation
Parents’ Choice aims to guide parents to books and toys that encourage a love of learning. Products undergo a multi-tiered evaluation process to receive recognition in any of six award levels.
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