App Name: Oobie’s Space Adventure
Cost: Free
What does it promise?: Oobie’s Space adventure promises a fun interactive reading experience geared towards the exploration of space. It promises an original short story along with an interactive interface that kids will enjoy as they follow Oobie along his adventure.
Does it deliver?: The app does deliver in terms of what it promises. The story however, is extremely short and a bit too simple for certain age groups. It is meant to be a simple read that children would enjoy because they are able to use the touchscreen ability to explore little hidden features on any page. It is fun and some of the touch features can be slightly addicting.
Can I use it in the classroom?: Oobie’s Space Adventure is a very simple little app but the app does not seem like it would be useful beyond K-2nd grade. What is neat about the app is the fact that it is a good way to teach a young child how to read. The ability to have the app read to you or to read the app yourself is quite useful. As the child goes through the first run down of the story on their own they can remedy any struggles with the automated version. After having the story read to them by the narrator, children can get it another shot to try to get it on their own. In essence this app is more of a parental tool than an in classroom tool but it can be effective for younger ages; fun too!
Review by Navindra Persaud, Education World Contributor
2/17/15
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