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@brooks_jones: Just about ready to ramp up for tonite's #storyappchat--anybody else out there, ready to get started?
June 18, 2012, 1:00 am
@iPad_storytime: Join us tonight w/ Amanda, our special guest from @theiMums - ask her anything you may be wondering about getting reviewed! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:02 am
@DavidBFox: RT @brooks_jones: Just about ready to ramp up for tonite's #storyappchat--anybody else out there, ready to get started?
June 18, 2012, 1:02 am
@brooks_jones: @TheiMums @bnemedia @DavidBFox @iPad_storytime Great to see you all for #storyappchat tonite!
June 18, 2012, 1:03 am
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@bnemedia: Question for Amanda: We're about to release our first app--how do we go about getting reviewed? Do we send press releases? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:03 am
@brooks_jones: @DeclicKids Welcome to #storyappchat tonite! Great to have you here for the chat
June 18, 2012, 1:04 am
@4littletesters: Hi all join in while I can, but just Heading to work :) don't you love timezones :) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:05 am
@brooks_jones: @4littletesters @Robitaille2011 Welcome to #storyappchat! So glad you could make it tonite
June 18, 2012, 1:05 am
@TheiMums: @bnemedia Hi! Your best bet would be to contact us direct at http://t.co/jqUd6uSw and tell us about your app. :) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:06 am
@TheiMums: @bnemedia Also, we have many other tools available for developers at http://t.co/3sP5nKOmn #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:07 am
@bnemedia: @TheiMums Does that work for most reviewing sites? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:07 am
@DavidBFox: @bnemedia When we were looking for reviews for our apps, we found each site had a different procedure. Most had forms to fill #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:09 am
@TheiMums: @DavidBFox Me personally, I love to review the 'edutainment' type apps and there are some fantastic ones available. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:09 am
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@iPad_storytime: @bnemedia @TheiMums For http://t.co/3MbEIVcm, our form is the only way to get on our radar. http://t.co/y6R77FAn #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:10 am
@TheiMums: @bnemedia Most sites have a dedicated form for developers to send their requests - we're still working on that! ;) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:10 am
@brooks_jones: RT @TheiMums: @bnemedia Most sites have a dedicated form 4 developers to send their requests - we're still working on that! ;) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:10 am
@SmartyAppAttack: RT @TheiMums Me personally, I love to review the edutainment type apps and there are some fantastic ones available. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:11 am
@DavidBFox: @bnemedia sometimes, if a reviewer follows us on Twitter, we'll just DM them and ask if they'd like to review our apps #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:11 am
@4littletesters: @TheiMums How long does it normally take you to turn around review & do you give developers a preview & a chance to comment? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:13 am
@brooks_jones: @honeyelle @SunMusicalapps Welcome to #storyappchat tonite! Great to see you here.
June 18, 2012, 1:13 am
@DavidBFox: @TheiMums I understand you offer expedited reviews, can you tell us how that works for your site? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:13 am
@TheiMums: @DavidBFox @bnemedia I know sometimes we sometimes miss DM's so it's always best to email us direct. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:13 am
@DavidBFox: @honeyelle Thanks Ellen! Amazing, though, how few people who follow actually respond to a DM #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:13 am
@bnemedia: @DavidBFox I think the concern is spam... #storyappchat (from @honeyelle, as well.)
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@SmartyAppAttack: @TheiMums Regarding edutainment apps, what do you believe makes it a "quality" edutainment app? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:15 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters Presently we have a HUGE backlog of requests with more coming daily. It's a few months wait at this stage. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:15 am
@brooks_jones: RT @TheiMums: @4littletesters We have a HUGE backlog of requests with more coming daily. It's a few months wait at this stage. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:16 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters We always contact the developer prior to publishing and we encourage feedback. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:17 am
@brooks_jones: @iPad_Storytime and @TheiMums: do you guys think the market needs more app review sites? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:17 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @brooks_jones: @iPad_Storytime and @TheiMums: do you guys think the market needs more app review sites? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:19 am
@iPad_storytime: Agree! RT @TheiMums: @DavidBFox @bnemedia I know sometimes we sometimes miss DMs so its always best to email us direct. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:19 am
@TheiMums: @SmartyAppAttack High-quality illustrations/animations, professional audio/narration, targets specific learning skills. :) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:19 am
@SunMusicalapps: RT @TheiMums: High-quality illustrations/animations, professional audio/narration, targets specific learning skills. :) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:20 am
@TheiMums: @DavidBFox RE: Exp. Reviews - This has proven very popular and the developers have been very happy with our
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@SmartyAppAttack: @TheiMums Is there any area of education that you feel is not being addressed by apps? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:21 am
@4littletesters: @TheiMums How long do you spend on average on an app you are reviewing and do all four imums review the same apps? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:22 am
@TheiMums: @brooks_jones I honestly don't think there can be enough app review sites. Everyone has an opinion and each is valued! :) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:22 am
@marymahon2: @DavidBFox For expedited reviews we screen the app, if approved max 14d turn around-same review just quicker! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:22 am
@TheiMums: @marymahon2 Thanks Mary - @DavidBFox More information on our website at http://t.co/3sP5nKOm #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:24 am
@DavidBFox: @TheiMums @marymahon2 is there a max % of expedited reviews you'll do? What's the ratio you want between expedited vs normal? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:24 am
@marymahon2: @DavidBFox Thanks -I'll let Amanda answer most q's as I'm a twitter newbie #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:24 am
@iPad_storytime: @Julia_Brannon @brooks_jones I would *love* to see more quality review sites enter the market ... the more the better! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:25 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters I spend about a day on my reviews. Not all in one hit obviously but I like to test it over time w/ the kids. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:25 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters Usually just one iMum will review an app but we do have joint reviews and offer feedback if we own it already. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:26 am
@iPad_storytime: @SmartyAppAttack The most open areas for new apps in books are non-fiction & anything for age 8+ ... teen/tween stuff is A+ #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:27 am
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@4littletesters: @TheiMums we only review apps we love & would buy, but will test & feedback 4 ALL. how do you deal with the not so good ones #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:28 am
@brooks_jones: @ruBORED @marymahon2 Glad to have you here for tonite's #storyappchat! :)
June 18, 2012, 1:28 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters Thankfully we have only had a handful and @marymahon2 was lucky enough to get one! She responded with some ... #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:29 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @TheiMums: I honestly dont think there can be enough app review sites. Everyone has an opinion and each is valued! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:29 am
@TheiMums: @4littletesters ... feedback and told them what they could improve on before we'd review the app. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:30 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @iPad_storytime: @brooks_jones I would *love* to see more quality review sites enter the market ... the more the better! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:30 am
@SmartyAppAttack: @iPad_storytime Thanks, Carissa. I had started realizing that area was a somewhat available market. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:30 am
@brooks_jones: RT @TheiMums: I honestly dont think there can be enough app review sites. Everyone has an opinion and each is valued! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:30 am
@brooks_jones: Edutainment, I think that's what was said--one that combines fun and learning #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:31 am
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@iPad_storytime: @DavidBFox Good question about % of expedited reviews. We don't want them to dominate our coverage so we limit it to 20%. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:34 am
@DavidBFox: @iPad_storytime when we published our first app, it was easier to get a review. Much harder now. 650K apps competing 4 reviews #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:36 am
@SmartyAppAttack: I like the word Edutainment because with today's technology, education can be entertaining. Engaged students learn. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:37 am
@brooks_jones: So what are the numbers? How many review sites out there, and how many kid's apps? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:38 am
@marymahon2: DavidBFox @iPad_storytime, re: expedited reviews we don't have a set %, but we still do mostly free reviews #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:40 am
@consonantspeak: @brooks_jones #storyappchat That is a good question but a hard one. Some are app review dedicated and some are specialized with app reviews.
June 18, 2012, 1:40 am
@DavidBFox: @brooks_jones About 30K book apps for the iPad right now, but not all are for kids. One of the problems is discoverability #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:43 am
@brooks_jones: RT @DavidBFox: About 30K book apps for the iPad right now, but not all are for kids. One of the problems is discoverability #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:44 am
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@iPad_storytime: With 650K apps & maybe 500 decent sized app review sites, that means 1300 apps per site for coverage each year ... #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:44 am
@TheiMums: Quick plug! Let's Talk: Children's Books event week starts June 23 & we do hope to see you all there! http://t.co/aucezP3Z #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:44 am
@DavidBFox: And that's what I see in the US store (which includes non-English language apps) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:44 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @DavidBFox: About 30K book apps for the iPad right now, but not all are for kids. One of the problems is discoverability #Storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:44 am
@brooks_jones: RT @iPad_storytime: With 650K apps & maybe 500 decent sized app review sites, that means 1300 apps/site for coverage ea year #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:45 am
@SunMusicalapps: RT @TheiMums: Lets Talk: Childrens Books event week starts June 23 & we do hope to see u all there! http://t.co/Agr0cT4o #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:45 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @iPad_storytime: With 650K apps & maybe 500 decent sized app review sites, that means 1300 apps per site ...each year ... #Storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:45 am
@brooks_jones: RT @TheiMums: Quick plug! Let's Talk: Children's Books event starts June 23 & we hope to see you there! http://t.co/UKHh11w6 #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:46 am
@TheiMums: RT @iPad_storytime: With 650K apps & maybe 500 decent sized app review sites, that means 1300 apps per site ...each year ... #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:46 am
@consonantspeak: #storyappchat For example, I review apps that can relate to speech-language therapy. Some websites offer many reviews and others specialize.
June 18, 2012, 1:46 am
@SmartyAppAttack: RT @TheiMums: Lets Talk: Childrens Books event week starts June 23 & we do hope to see u all there! http://t.co/KtWvqF58 #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:46 am
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@marymahon2: @iPad_storytime and 1,300 apps per site p.a. also assumes no overlap between sites #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:47 am
@consonantspeak: #storyappchat With a limited number of app review sites that means you are getting the same peoples' opinions over and over (good & bad).
June 18, 2012, 1:48 am
@brooks_jones: MT @consonantspeak: #storyappchat With a limited number of app review sites you are getting the same opinions over and over (good & bad).
June 18, 2012, 1:49 am
@DavidBFox: @marymahon2 You're right! Maybe each app should only get 1 review so it's fair? No, don't like that idea :-) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:49 am
@iPad_storytime: It is so valuable 4 developers to have a 'wider' market online & seek reviews from sites that do more than just app reviews... #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:49 am
@TheiMums: @consonantspeak Exactly. With the amount of (free) resources available, I'm not sure why more people don't start review sites! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:49 am
@SunMusicalapps: RT @consonantspeak: With a limited number of app review sites means you r getting the same peoples opinions over and over. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:50 am
@brooks_jones: @TheiMums Nobody wants to have to work that hard, LOL #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:50 am
@DavidBFox: @consonantspeak Quantity of reviews isn't really what developers want/need. Fewer awesome reviews is much better. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:50 am
@TheiMums: @brooks_jones Hear hear! It does take a LOT of time and effort (mixed with some blood, sweat and tears!) #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:51 am
@brooks_jones: YES RT @DavidBFox: Quantity of reviews isn't really what developers want/need. Fewer awesome reviews is much better. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:51 am
@TheiMums: RT @DavidBFox: Quantity of reviews isnt really what developers want/need. Fewer awesome reviews is much better. #storyappchat
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@ruBORED: @TheiMums @brooks_jones #storyappchat thx. I had not heard that term before.
June 18, 2012, 1:51 am
@SunMusicalapps: RT @iPad_storytime: It is valuable 4 developers to have a wider market online & seek reviews frm sites 4 more than app reviews #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:52 am
@DavidBFox: @TheiMums So, for expedited reviews, maybe developers should offer a unit of blood?? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:52 am
@iPad_storytime: RT @TheiMums: RT @DavidBFox: Quantity of reviews isnt really what developers want/need. Fewer awesome reviews is much better. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:52 am
@brooks_jones: @TheiMums So any advice for devs and content creators, getting into the kid's book app market? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:53 am
@consonantspeak: @DavidBFox #storyappchat I completely agree. I have been frustrated reading 2-paragraph reviews about apps that don't tell me anything.
June 18, 2012, 1:53 am
@iPad_storytime: LOL! It's not quite that bad RT @DavidBFox: @TheiMums So, 4 expedited reviews, maybe developers should offer a unit of blood?? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:54 am
@DavidBFox: @TheiMums Have you had any experiences with "difficult" app developers after you wrote your review? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:55 am
@consonantspeak: #storyappchat If someone is generously giving me a code, I want to give a quality review so users know how to use the app and likes/dislikes
June 18, 2012, 1:55 am
@ruBORED: @iPad_storytime #storyappchat I will be glad to review storybook apps on my blog. I also write about art, writing and activities for kids
June 18, 2012, 1:56 am
@DavidBFox: RT @consonantspeak: #storyappchat If someone is generously giving me a code, I want to give a quality review so users know how to use the app and likes/dislikes
June 18, 2012, 1:56 am
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@TheiMums: @DavidBFox Not too bad. There have been the occasional few that don't seem to understand how long the process can take when... #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:56 am
@theipodteacher: @brooks_jones #storyappchat nJust make reading a big focus. Saw an article that said too much fluff causes problems for real reading.
June 18, 2012, 1:58 am
@theipodteacher: #storyappchat nEdutainment is great for motivation but not the best for learning to really read.
June 18, 2012, 1:58 am
@marymahon2: @DavidBFox Us. I find most app developers really receptive to feedback, but occ. one isn't #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:59 am
@brooks_jones: @theipodteacher Thanks for chiming in for #storyappchat tonite! And for guest hosting last week.
June 18, 2012, 1:59 am
@TheiMums: @theipodteacher I think I saw that same article. It was quite an interesting read. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 1:59 am
@brooks_jones: Since the app mkt has exploded, what % of the book apps you see would you call 'high quality'? #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:00 am
@Julia_Brannon: RT @theipodteacher: Edutainment is great for motivation but not the best for learning to really read. #Storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:00 am
@DavidBFox: @theipodteacher do you have a link for that article? You could post it after the our tweetchat if you want #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:00 am
@DavidBFox: @brooks_jones Good question! Could also ask the same question of all 650K apps! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:01 am
@brooks_jones: @DavidBFox Yes, but feel obligated to restrain it to story apps, even though I like to opine on everything LOL #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:02 am
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@DavidBFox: RT @consonantspeak I always tell people how many I have in my queue & how long it will take when they ask me. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:03 am
@brooks_jones: Hard to believe, but this hour of #storyappchat has zoomed by again! Awesome discussion tonite
June 18, 2012, 2:04 am
@DavidBFox: @consonantspeak good policy to keep devs in the loop about timing of reviews. Much less likely to have irate devs bugging you #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:04 am
@iPad_storytime: @brooks_jones I would say that 15% are 'high quality' bookapps, great study: http://t.co/gMkBcVrj #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:04 am
@brooks_jones: RT @iPad_storytime: @brooks_jones I would say that 15% are 'high quality' bookapps, great study: http://t.co/6IAGnBj8 #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:05 am
@DavidBFox: RT @iPad_storytime: @brooks_jones I would say that 15% are high quality bookapps, great study: http://t.co/Pk5vDNc1 #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:05 am
@brooks_jones: Huge thanks to @TheiMums for serving as guest host tonite--so appreciate your perspective #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:06 am
@TheiMums: @iPad_storytime Yes, that would be an accurate estimate but then we haven't reviewed all the book apps on the market... yet! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:07 am
@brooks_jones: And I appreciate my permanent co-hosts @DavidBFox and @iPad_storytime --you guys are awesome! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:07 am
@DavidBFox: via @TheiMums too much interactivity in book apps may be detrimental to developing literacy and memory http://t.co/XieIQQQh #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:07 am
@SmartyAppAttack: RT @brooks_jones: Huge thanks to @TheiMums for serving as guest host tonite--so appreciate your perspective #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:08 am
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@iPad_storytime: A wonderful chat! Thank you so much Amanda of @theiMums for hosting with us! And to my co-hosts, @brooks_jones & @DavidBFox! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:08 am
@DavidBFox: Thank you @TheiMums (and @marymahon2) for this great chat! And for cohosts @brooks_jones and @iPad_storytime! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:08 am
@consonantspeak: @DavidBFox I completely agree but a grid also keeps myself in check as well and keeps me to my deadlines. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:08 am
@brooks_jones: RT @DavidBFox: via @TheiMums too much interactivity in book apps may be detrimental 2 developing literacy http://t.co/GGbhSeWy #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:09 am
@ruBORED: @brooks_jones @davidbfox @ipad_storytime #storyappchat thanks to everybody for good info tonight.
June 18, 2012, 2:09 am
@consonantspeak: #storyappchat Not saying it's something I see all the time; from time to time I try out an app and it doesn't work on what it says it does.
June 18, 2012, 2:10 am
@consonantspeak: That was a lot of fun! I'll have to come by more often! #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:10 am
@iPad_storytime: Don't miss the special #bookapp week at @theiMums June 23rd - 30th! http://t.co/f16AW96o #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:10 am
@TheiMums: RT @iPad_storytime: Dont miss the special #bookapp week at @theiMums June 23rd - 30th! http://t.co/aucezP3Z #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:11 am
@DavidBFox: @Brooks_Jones will post a transcript of this chat tomorrow at http://t.co/G5dujosY #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:12 am
@ruBORED: RT @iPad_storytime: Don't miss the special #bookapp week at @theiMums June 23rd - 30th! http://t.co/f16AW96o #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:12 am
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@brooks_jones: @DavidBFox What he said! #storyappchat Catch all of you next week!
June 18, 2012, 2:13 am
@DavidBFox: @theipodteacher Thanks for the link ("Enhanced ebooks are bad for children finds American study") http://t.co/WzSWRQEp #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:13 am
@TraceyYong: RT @TheiMums: RT @DavidBFox: Quantity of reviews isnt really what developers want/need. Fewer awesome reviews is much better. #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:15 am
@autismlibrary: RT @theimums: RT @iPad_storytime: Dont miss the special #bookapp week at @TheiMums June 23rd - 30th! http://t.co/qdBbxDNR #storyappchat
June 18, 2012, 2:20 am
@josnoopy29: RT @theipodteacher: #storyappchat nEdutainment is great for motivation but not the best for learning to really read.
June 18, 2012, 2:24 am
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