This simple app doesn’t offer much for the classroom, but it does have the potential to pique kids’ interest in historic events. As kids read about what happened on a particular date, they may learn something that encourages them to do a little more research, or they might find events that help them better understand a particular time period. It’s great that kids can add their own events or edit details of events that are already included; this feature encourages kids to share their knowledge and resources with others, boosting their confidence. The prevalence of user-generated content makes this a potentially iffy choice for research, but it could be a good way to get kids thinking about history as they never have before.
Website: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.downshift.android.tih
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id312028719?uo=4&at=10laCG&ct=website
Overall User Consensus About the App
Student Engagement
This interface is easy to navigate, but it isn’t going to “wow” kids. The content could pique kids’ interest in historic events.
Curriculum and Instruction
Wide range of events could inspire future research. Wikipedia is the primary resource, so educators will need to help kids navigate and explore accordingly.
Customer Support
Kids can easily sort and browse articles, but it’s not always clear what’s clickable and what’s not. An updated FAQ section helps users maximize their experience.
