In brief
Family Link's new discovery section helps parents find teacher-recommended educational apps for children aged 6 to 9. As of June 2018, the feature is rolling out on Android in the United States, with weekly list updates and plans for iOS, other age groups and other regions.
Google is expanding the features of Family Link on Android. In addition to helping parents manage their children's electronic devices more effectively, Family Link can now guide parents in choosing apps for their children. In the new discovery section, Family Link will curate a selection of educational apps for children aged 6 to 9 that parents can install.
According to the developers, the apps in the discovery section are all recommended by teachers.
Google is working with teachers from across the United States who have years of teaching experience to put together a list of educationally valuable apps. The teachers use their expertise in learning and child development to assess whether the content of these apps is appropriate. In addition, these apps must meet the requirements of Google's Designed for Families (DFF) programme.
There are currently dozens of recommended apps, including apps that teach children about interesting places around the world and the basics of coding. They will be introduced gradually, with the list updated once a week.
Over time, Google plans to add more apps to the feature, including apps for other age groups。
The feature is currently being rolled out in Family Link on Android, with an iOS version to follow. It is currently available only in Family Link in the United States, but Google says it will also be introduced in other regions in the future.
Original article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/12/googles-family-link-software-now-recommends-teacher-approved-apps/