Comunicar. Media Education Research Journal

An Analysis of the Interaction Design of the Best Educational Apps for Children Aged Zero to Eight

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The proliferation of mobile devices and their use by children of all ages raise issues among families and educators with regard to their quality and appropriateness. Given the absence of an industry standard or an official ratings system for children’s apps, specialist websites [...]
Comunicar. Media Education Research Journal

Safe and inclusive educational apps: Digital protection from an ethical and critical perspective

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The mediated use of technology fosters learning from early childhood and is a potential resource for inclusive education. Nevertheless, the huge range of options and exposure to interactive digital content, which is often online, also implies a series of risks. The definition of protection [...]
EDITORIAL EIDEC's personal collection

LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN EN LA EDUCACIÓN LATINOAMERICANA: MODELOS Y TENDENCIAS DE USO

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LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN EN LA EDUCACIÓN LATINOAMERICANA:

MODELOS Y TENDENCIAS DE USO

 

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João Canavilhas's personal collection

Funcionalidades e affordances como bases para classi cação de apps jornalísticas destinadas a smartphones

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A centralidade adquirida pelos telefones celulares no cotidiano global transformou estes dispositivos em objetos de interesse para diversas áreas, entre as quais o jornalismo. A evolução tecnológica destes aparelhos, com o constante surgimento [...]

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Mobile applications in the library’s collection development policy

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Like other electronic resources, mobile applications (apps) can be part of library collections, so it is necessary to include them in the collection development policy, or even implement a specific policy in order to draw attention to their existence. Again, it is necessary to establish [...]
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Library selections and recommendations of native mobile applications

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Libraries have traditionally selected and recommended books, music, and movies. Mobile apps can also be readily included, thus extending library services by offering users more content, resources and services in different formats. Some basic ideas to tackle the discovery, selection [...]
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Online journalism in 2011-2012

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Radiography of the state of digital media in 2011-2012 paying special attention to the situation in Spain, but with references to the international situation. The main points are: the crisis of the media, pay-for-content, data journalism, fact checking, apps and products for reading [...]
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The library from a mobile application

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Since the Apple Store opened in 2008, apps have become an interesting business model for developers and a fun way to spread the features of handheld devices (mobile phones, smartphones and tablets). Libraries are beginning to explore them to provide content and services. This articles [...]
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Mobile technology and libraries in 2014: expanding the mobility concept

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The most significant developments in the field of mobile technology in 2014 are reviewed, with the aim of obtaining an overview of the sector and its market penetration in the library and reading worlds. First, major developments in terms of devices, operating systems, standards, [...]
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Nine common errors in the application of mobile technology in libraries

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Libraries are trying out mobile technologies and looking for applications of smartphones and tablets that can improve library services and professional practice. Through the analysis of the first experiences, professional literature and direct contact with professionals, some common [...]