OVERVIEW OF THE APP:
Title: abc PocketPhonics
Publisher/Developer: Apps in My Pocket LTD
Date of Publication: Jan 21, 2011
Reference and anaylysis tool: phonics, letter sounds, writing, first words
Recommended Ages: Early Childhood (preschool-kindergarten, beginning or remedial readers, ages 3-7
REVIEW:
App works with both iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The app has numerous activities to help children develop phonics, letter recognition, penmenship and early reading . In addition to individual letter sounds, the full version of the app teaches letter blends such as sh, th, etc. Children also practice handwriting using their finger or stylus. . It also can be used with older children for cursive writing. It is a fun, educational app to help early readers. I highly recommend.
OPERATIONAL:
* Navigation is easy, contents and menus are clear.
*On-screen help and settings are available in the Parent Zone
* Multiple levels and settings are available to meet various abilities. It can be customized to the needs of child through a wide range of settings
*Verbal prompts are given to correct errors.
*Students sign in and a recod is kept of their progress.
*Pictures and sounds are appealling to young children. It is aimed at preschool to age 7 children.
*Some resources are available in the Parentzone and also online
PEDAGOGY:
*The app accommodates diverse learners and is developmentally and age appropriate.
*It was designed and reviewd by US and UK teachers. The app uses the synthetic phonics teaching method part of "Reading First" and the "No Child Left Behind Act."
*It provides excellent opportunities to increase student letter, phonic, writing and word recognition
*Students are engaged and interactive
*Feedback and assessment are immediate and both oral and visual

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