This activity was great. It is just amazing how many resources are available to teachers and students. I had so much fun looking for instructional sources and educational games. And of course playing the games was fun, too! I can't wait to see what every one presents on, Monday.
Here is what I found:
Software Title: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Grade/Age level:K-12
Subject Area(s):Mathematics
Platform: Mac/Windows (download week long trial)
Purpose: This program allows the students to practice math concepts with manipulatives. I saw many of the manipulatives that we used in the Math for Teachers class, like geoboards, base blocks, and many others. This program does not explain the concepts, so the site would only be good of teacher examples and for the students to practice after they understood the concept. It is a lot of fun. If you want to buy it, you can. There is even an options to have it download to a CD, so that you can use it on multiple computers.
Software Title: AAA Math
Grade/Age level: K-8 (It should be noted that there is reading, so the younger children would need help to read it.)
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Platform: Mac/Windows (website - with links for downloads)
Purpose: This website is great! It is very basic. Under each category there are explanations and examples of the concept, which are great for review or just reinforcement. After the instructions there is a place to practice. There is a link for the game TIMEZ ATTACK that you can download. It is a multiplication game that is set up like a video game. COOL!
Software Title: National Geographic Kids
Grade/Age level: K-6 (That is my guess, the grade level was not given)
Subject Area(s): Science and Geography
Platform: Mac/Windows (website)
Purpose: This is a great site for science, geography and world news. This lets the students be connected to the world around them. There are games, experiments and videos for them to use as sources of information and practice.
Software Title: The Grammar Gorillas (FUN BRAIN)
Grade/Age level: 5th grade
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Platform: Mac/Windows (website)
Purpose: This game brings up different sentences and the player has to identify the word that is a certain part of speech. This activity lets the students practice. However, it is also good for review because there is a section that defines each part of speech and the definitions are there for reference.
Extras: Internet 4 Classrooms
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Excellent reviews! It's important to note potential limitations such as the need to read screen directions for young students. Nice work.
Hey Tori. I agree! I think the Math programs are very helpful on the computer because, for some reason, Math seems to not be people's favorite subject. With the computer involved in the math games, I think it would help students enjoy the subject a bit more.
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