Play (Together!): Mobile Apps for Real-World Connection
Technology doesn't have to be isolating and all engrossing. Out and about I (Brandon) use different mobile apps to spend time with my kids like pass-and-play games or side-by-side learning programs. Last week Adam wrote about introspecting his motivations to hand a mobile device to children to keep them engaged. And this got me thinking about some of the apps that I use on my phone and tablet to engage my kids in an activity together.
I imagine having my phone in my pocket in 2024 is equivalent to someone keeping a notebook and a deck of cards in their pocket in the 1800s. However, while a set of cards makes me think of sharing a game with friends, a phone makes me think of isolation. But, it doesn't have to be that way!
There is a very tiny niche of apps that are great for using my phone while also creating an experience that I can share with my kids (or even another adult!) just like a deck of cards.
In this post I will introduce the four types of phone and tablet apps that I use to spend time with my kids while out and about.
