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Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know (theconversation.com)
submitted 1 week ago by arbilp3@aussie.zone to c/worldnews@aussie.zone
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Google says “teachers and specialists” rate the “Teacher Approved” apps. But in our research we argue it’s unclear who exactly those teachers and experts are. The educational value of Google Teacher Approved apps can also be unclear at times...

...It is not clear who the “teachers” and “specialists” who currently rate the apps are and how many of them are actually teachers.

The Conversation asked Google where the teachers or specialists are located, whether they are paid, and what criteria non-teachers need to meet to be included in the program. The company did not respond before deadline.

What can parents do? Our research suggests the current situation is confusing for parents. In the meantime, there are some things parents can do if they are not sure about apps their kids are using:

  • use independent sites such as Children and Media Australia that evaluate the educational content of apps

  • don’t rely on the content description on Google Play, but test the apps yourself

  • don’t use apps with advertising, as this will interrupt the learning experience.

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[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 week ago

Definitely no real human teachers or specialists, I would bet my life on it.