NASA App – App Review – Learning to Learn

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App Details:
Name of app: NASA App
Reviewed by: Josemaria Carazo A.
Details: Developed by NASA. Platform: Android, iOS, Windows
Cost: Free

Review

This app might be a source of inspiration for designers, instructors and developers. The learner will have several media to engage with, like a collection of videos about the Space, a list of missions, or an album with photographs of the space, each one including a short explanation with links for further research. Also, You can be notified that the ISS is over your state or country, and have a look of the sight from the Station.

Related 21st Century Skills:

Literacy Life and Career Skills
	Flexibility and Adaptability
X	Initiative and Self-Direction	Navigation has no restrictions. It’s entirely up to the learner.
	Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
	Productivity and Accountability
	Leadership and Responsibility
Learning and Innovation Skills
	Creativity and Innovation
	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
	Communication and Collaboration
Information, Media and Technology Skills
X	Information Literacy	A number of sources of information are connected and linked to each other. Media is evaluated by all users.
X	Media Literacy	A wide range of media, from photographies to direct stream.
X	ICT (Information, Comm. & Tech.)	Let’s mention the real-time connection with the ISS. You can see what the Earth from the ISS. You have also all the information about the position of the Station.

Links: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/iphone/index.html

NASA App – App Review

1/NASA App

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