Peer Review

Access My Library School App for iOS

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Reviewed:: Sep 25, 2014 by Library and Information Services

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Overview:: This is a free mobile app by Gale the allows K through 12th grade students mobile access to reliable resources for doing research.
Type of Material:: iPhone/iPad/iTouch Application
Recommended Uses:: Individual
Technical Requirements:: IOS 5.0 or later
Identify Major Learning Goals:: To provide quick and reliable access to quality information for K-12 students.
Target Student Population:: K-12 students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Experience using smart phone applications, general understanding of reference materials

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Strengths:: This is a Gale research library database app. The app is updated regularly and the information is current and age appropriate. It indexes published sources (magazines, journals, and books) that are reliable.
Concerns:: Not all the articles are full text.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: This mobile app helps to develop the learning and research skills of K through 12 grade students. Great for teaching that the importance of quality resources for research.
Concerns:: Access to content is subscription based.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: Gale library databases are very easy to use and well designed to make research fun and easy especially for K - 5th grade students. The Kids InfoBits Database (K-5) is very visually appealing for the younger researcher which will help to encourage curiosity and learning in young children.

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