Technology has evolved a lot since we published our first newsletter in 1993. So have we. What’s new for 2010?
- This Wordpress format, which lets us react instantly to the latest news, tips, research and products.
- A lower price. $24/year gets you 12 issues in PDF format and (for the first time) a passkey to full database access. Here are some free sample issues.
- Twitter and YouTube channels. Now we can show you as well as write about the latest products, and keep you up to the minute.
- More “what does it mean.” Our experience helps us see the forest from the trees. And our PDF format saves trees, too.
What hasn’t changed is our commitment to children and to our paid subscribers. Our editorials and hype-free reviews are designed to keep you informed on the latest children’s interactive media news. We’re working hard to earn your trust, and once you trust us, we hope that you’ll return and subscribe to get full access, for $24/year.
Sincerely,
Warren Buckleitner, Editor
Children’s Technology Review
Imagine a monthly Consumer Reports style publication, dedicated solely to children’s technology products.
Children’s Technology Review (CTR) is designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest technology products for children birth to 15 years of age.
FORMATS: It is available in both Electronic (PDF and database) and Print formats (print, PDF, & database). Here’s a free sample issue, in PDF format. Access to a searchable database of products is included with your subscription.
PRODUCTS REVIEWED: Web sites, video games & hardware, electronic toys and educational software products.
REVIEWS WITH NO ULTERIOR MOTIVE, OTHER THAN TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY. Edited by Warren Buckleitner, CTR helps you cut through the marketing quickly. Each monthly issue summarizes approximately 50 new or noteworthy children’s products for a variety of platforms. These consist of children’s web sites, video games, toys and educational software products. There is no advertising content. Reviews follow a succinct 350-word-or-less format.
STAFF:
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Warren Buckleitner is the Editor of Children’s Technology Review. After five years in the classroom and 10 years at the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, he established Children’s Technology Review, earning him SIIA’s First Journalism Codie Award for “Best Software Reviewer.” He has been an advisor to Consumer Reports WebWatch, a judge for AEP’s Golden Lamp awards, and has taught at MSU, NYU’s ITP program and the Rutgers Graduate School of Education. He is a contributor to the New York Times Gadgetwise blog, and writes for Parents, PARADE, Scholastic Parent & Child and others. A former preschool and elementary school teacher, he holds a BS in Elementary Education (cum laude), an MS in human development and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from Michigan State University. Warren is the founder of the Dust or Magic Institute and the Mediatech Foundation. He has two teenage daughters and plays in a Dixieland jazz band. More at Warren’s media links page. |
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MaryBeth Griffith is CTR’s Office Manager and Coordinator for the 2009 Dust or Magic Institute. She holds a BS in Communications from Ohio University. MaryBeth is the proud mother of three young sons, who help her better understand the world of children’s interactive media. For subscription information, contact MaryBeth@childrenssoftware.com. |
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Lisa DellaFave is CTR’s Reviews Coordinator and Copy Editor. She holds a BS in Marketing and Psychology from Kean College of New Jersey. Lisa is the proud parent of two sons, who play every type of game console. Contact lisa@childrenssoftware.com. |
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Bobbie Nester coordinates the LittleClickers website for CTR, found at www.littleclickers.com. She holds a BS in Journalism and Broadcast Communications with a minor concentration in Public Relations from Bradley University. Bobbie previously worked for CTR as Managing Editor before persuing a freelance career. She is the proud parent of two teenage daughters. Contact her at bobbie@childrenssoftware.com. She loves to hear from your children or students regarding future topics for LittleClickers. |
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Ben Kates is a student at Hunterdon Central Regional High School who enjoys reviewing games, writing, and editing video with tools in Final Cut Studio. He’s worked as a summer intern at CTR. See Ben’s work at http://www.youtube.com/brenekates or follow his tweets at http://www.twitter.com/ben_kates. |
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Matt DiMatteo is a senior at The College of New Jersey, where he’s studying Interactive Multimedia. He’s worked in Flash, Scratch, DreamWeaver, RPG Maker, ProTools and Maya. Matt’s hopes to work in the game industry. |
COST:
Option 1 Electronic only. 12 issues in PDF format via email, a password providing full access to the review database with over 9,000 archived reviews, plus a library of back issues, and reviews back to 1993.
Option 2: Print and electronic. Designed for libraries and professionals, this feature includes Option 1, plus a hard copy mailed by first class mail each month. You also receive a binder for storing your issues, and an annual reference index. The cost is $108/year for U.S. subscribers and $129/year for Canada & Mexico. This option is not available internationally.
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