Jumprope: How-to Videos
By Ana Beltran,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Create and view cool how-tos; some have commercialism.
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What’s It About?
JUMPROPE: HOW-TO VIDEOS provides a platform with a collection of tutorials and guides and offers a step-by-step template and common editing tools to create personal how-to videos. Kids create content by following the template prompts, which direct them to include materials, written steps, and video or photos that capture the procedure. Creators have the option of linking specific products using the shoppable format that then allows viewers to tap on a "buy" tab. This feature directs viewers to websites where they can purchase materials. When creating content, kids can use editing tools, which include filters and voice-over, to tweak their work. They can also personalize it with themes and background music. In addition to sharing within the creative Jumprope community, kids can also share their creations directly to a variety of social media platforms. They'll be able to choose platform-specific styles before exporting their video to social media.
The home page is a continuous feed of featured creators, seasonal or popular how-to videos, and guides based on featured products. Kids can also search how-to videos based on categories. Kids have the option of tapping on the heart to like a Jumprope or share it via text, email, social media. They also have the option of bookmarking guides, which saves them to the library and makes them easier to find at a later time. Although there are no community guidelines or parental controls, viewers can report how-tos for inappropriate content or block certain creators.
Is It Any Good?
Although the experience contains consumerism, kids will enjoy the variety of tutorials offered by this creative community and will find its easy-to-follow template and editing features a useful tool. Its categories represent a wide variety of interests. Kids who favor the arts will love the crafts, art, and photography guides. Kids who enjoy creativity in the kitchen will have fun exploring food and baking tutorials. There are even guides for kids who want to explore autos and tech. Although there's significant variety, families may find that not all categories are appropriate for kids or teens. The drinks category deals specifically with mixology, and some of the featured creators promote specific brands of alcoholic beverages. Most of the content promotes making drinks, and there is limited representation of consumption. There's heavy brand placement in some how-to videos and on the home feed. Some creators explicitly promote brands or products and include links to purchase. Some viewers may find this helpful, while others may find the experience too commercial.
Overall, Jumprope: How-to Videos is a fun, engaging, easy-to-use tool that will inspire kids to share their expertise or interests with others through procedural videos. Currently, most of the people posting content are adults, but some teens may be inspired to take learning off-screen and try some of the how-tos for themselves. In addition to exploring their creative side, kids are subtlety encouraged by the app to practice procedural writing, refine video and/or photo techniques, and practice using editing tools to create unique and personalized content. Creators looking for a fuss-free and professional-looking procedural video to export to websites, blogs, or social media will find this app extremely helpful.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can brainstorm different ideas for guides when using Jumprope: How-to Videos. Consider unique family recipes, craft ideas, DIY projects, different art mediums, or dance routines. The app can also be used to document family outings or experiences in a fun way. Want to share the details of a specific experience with friends? Families can share everything from entrance cost to experience highlights using the Jumprope video template.
Discuss family expectations for use of social media platforms. Although there isn't a messaging feature within the app, kids can message guides via text or email and can use the messaging features of social media apps to engage with others. They can also post directly to platforms with feeds that allow commenting.
App Details
- Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects: Language & Reading : following directions, presenting to others, speaking, writing clearly, Arts : choreography, dance, drawing, film, movement, painting, photography, sculpture, Hobbies : building, cooking, fashion, gardening, pets, sports
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : applying information, Creativity : brainstorming, imagination, innovation, making new creations, producing new content, Communication : conveying messages effectively, presenting, Tech Skills : digital creation, social media, using and applying technology, Health & Fitness : exercise, fitness, meditation, movement
- Pricing structure: Free
- Release date: November 1, 2019
- Category: Photo & Video
- Topics: Cooking and Baking , STEM , Arts and Dance
- Publisher: Jumprope, Incorporated
- Version: 1.45.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 11.0 or later.
- Last updated: August 17, 2020
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