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Source
www.abcya.com
What is it??
This is a tool for students to use to play interactive fun games to aid in the learning process. These games are free as well as educational. All games on this site are approved by certified teachers assuring that they have an educational meaning and purpose behind them. This tool has games for grades k-5 and there are games fro subjects like math and science !
Educational Uses
The educational purpose of this tool is to provide the students with a fun and interactive way to aid in the students learning. This is another fantastic tool that students can use during center time or even at home. This toll is also familiarizing students with technology and the internet while aiding in the teaching of the standards.
photo taken from www.freelyeducate.com on March 4, 2014
Content Standards
possible kindergarten content standards could include:
K.CC 1. Count to 100 by ones and by tens. K.OA 5. Fluently add and subtract within 5.
Assessment
This tool is another tool that can be difficult to assess within the site itself. I think that teachers can assess the value on this site based on the students improvements withing the subject area. The assessment of the tool itself would be how well the students use this site and the gains that the students are making.
Value
Pros: Educational games, engagement for the students, online so the student can access this tool at home or at school, and integrating technology and digital teaching in the classroom.
Cons: Again, this is a very public site and can be unsafe for the students if it isn’t being used correctly, and pop ups that can also be unsafe if the students aren’t sure what to do in a situation like this.
Reference
Information taken from www.abcya.com on March 4, 2014