Language Learning Is an Opportunity for Chat App Developers
Duolingo recently launched a new “chatbot” feature that’s been garnering a lot of interest in the language learning scene. The company’s iPhone app developers already hold a place of esteem thanks to their innovative language practice app. Now they’ve created a chatbot for iOS that allows users to practice their casual conversation skills in real […]
Why App Developers Need to Take Action for Tech Education
Job creation is at the top of the agenda for fixing the economy, yet half a million US-based IT and mobile app development jobs went unfilled in 2015. It’s certainly not for lack of pay (the average salary for iPhone app developers hovers around $90,000). What’s at the root of the problem? Education. In spite […]
Why STEM Education Matters for the Future of US Tech
Computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education are something we feel very strongly about at Dogtown Media. Many members of our mobile app development team are involved in tech education advocacy — our CEO Marc Fischer even teaches app development at Santa Monica college, and has spoken to student groups on the […]
Encouraging Young Developers in Congressional App Challenge
One of the best opportunities for California high school students interested in mobile app development is the Congressional App Challenge — where young Los Angeles iPhone app developers from area schools stand to see their hard work displayed in the United States Capital. Dogtown Media CEO Marc Fischer was honored to speak alongside Congressman Ed […]
Obama Becomes the First U.S. President to Write Code
U.S. President Barack Obama became the first sitting chief executive in American history to write computer code, when he put together several lines of Javascript during a recent Hour of Code session. The Hour of Code program, an educational initiative supported by many of the world’s leading technology companies, is designed to “demystify” the computer […]
Apple iPad Makes Huge Strides Disrupting Public Education
In the race for smartphone supremacy, Apple may be bested in global sales by Android devices but tablets are where Apple crushes all comers. Today the Los Angeles Unified School District announced plans to revamp their antiquated teaching methodologies and enter the 21st century with a $30 million purchase of iPads for students. Apple’s iPad […]