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Louisa A Stark¹

¹Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5330, USA. louisa.stark@utah.edu

CBE Life Sciences Education

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This review explores cell biology apps for Apple touch-pad devices, evaluating their educational and production values. The findings guide students and educators in selecting effective mobile learning tools for cell biology.

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Educational Technology

Background:

Touch-pad devices, particularly Apple's iPad and iPhone, are increasingly used for learning.
Mobile applications offer potential for didactic instruction, just-in-time learning, and review in various subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and evaluate cell biology applications available on the App Store for Apple touch-pad devices.
To assess the educational and production quality of these mobile learning tools.

Main Methods:

A review of cell biology apps for iPad and iPhone was conducted in June 2012.
Apps were rated on a five-point scale for educational and production values, excluding non-app content like books or lectures.
An overall score was assigned to each evaluated app.

Main Results:

The study identified and reviewed a selection of cell biology apps available for Apple touch-pad devices.
Each app received ratings for its educational merit and production quality, contributing to an overall score.

Conclusions:

Cell biology apps for touch-pad devices present a valuable resource for student learning and review.
The evaluation provides a framework for assessing the quality of educational apps in cell biology.