PBS releases children's iPad app, interesting usage stats

The PBS Kids web site is very well done and it looks like they have taken that content and adopted it to the iPad interface which is much more natural and intuitive than a keyboard and mouse.

I would have my child actively engage with the iPad rather than passively watch television, although, shows like Super Why attempt to engage children by asking them questions and giving them a chance to answer on their own.

The iPad can be an excellent educational tool while also keeping the kids occupied while waiting at an restaurant.

My 3+ years old granddaughter learned to use my iPhone when she was less than 18-months old and has had an iPod for well over a year, and uses my iPad everyday.

Most kids are now "21st century kids". The question is how much we allow them to use technology as a learning aid. Most young adults can't do simple calculations (add, subtract, divide, multiply) without using a calculator, and I can still do it in my head while they're pounding away at the keys.

Of course, true or no, parents will say the iPad is for educational value to avoid the electronic babysitter stigma that went along with TV. See also: contains 5% real juice, organic, all-natural and USRDA values plastered on foods that have preservatives and corn syrup in the fine print.

Interesting indeed.

If you want to see an excellent app, look at "intro to letters".

your article claims this app works anywhere... but it does not seem to be working for me. I'm in Europe. I was very psyched to read that this app works anywhere.... but here I sit and watch it Loading... Loading.. Loading.....

please get your facts right, TUAW.