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SSSC 23 Things Digital – Thing 12: Apps #1

The APP I have chosen to speak about is Learning Journals as this is an APP I use in my establishment. The APP was easy to download and set up on my android device and it is also accessible on an Apple device. It is a useful device for my staff and my service users as it allows my staff to share details of our children's learning with their parents at home. Parents can leave comments on the shared learning and it means they know what stage their child is at and also they can see what their child has been up to in the nursery. 

The APP is really easy to use and because it is installed on our iPads, staff can easily upload information there and then. To access the APP parents and staff need passwords and usernames so only people with that information can view the content, so it's pretty secure. Parents also have to agree to the use of the APP and their child being on the APP so again, it promotes security and confidentiality. 

In terms of value for money, the APP didn't cost anything to download however I pay a subscription for the accounts which is based upon the number of children. I can register up to 50 children on the APP which equates to around £8 per child. 

I feel this is a very useful APP for me as a manager as it also allows me to track the children's progress across developmental milestones and Curriculum for Excellence so it makes it easier for me to identify where children need support or challenge. 


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