Educational Software - Factmonster !

Children are always being given homework or projects that require research.
A good site for doing research work is http://www.factmonster.com

Kids have access to a reference website created with them in mind.
There is a search engine to find materials, general topics and even
games and quizzes. Vital to perform any research their is also an
encyclopedia, dictionary and atlas. Fun and interesting facts are
available as well.

The information found at "Fact monster" has great value. The
language applied is easy to understand and covers topics like
history and science. The games and quizzes offer interaction
while holding the interest of students.

Software - Math Apprentice

Students often question the importance of math after they leave school.

At http://www.mathapprentice.com students can find the answers to

this question.

This software enables students to connect math concepts with real world

careers. The targeted age group are grades 4-7. Users create a character

working as a intern from one of eight available companies.The user then

explores math concepts and solve problems specific to the career chosen.

Some career options include artist, bike professional, resturant owner and

game programmer. Students are able to grasp an idea of what math is

necessary to function in the work environment.

Starfall Software- Learning to Read

A child's ability to read is a major factor in educational achievement.
It is a well known concern of parents and teachers, who know just
how much effort it takes to teach a child to read.

Assistance in this area can be found at http://www.starfall.com/
This site makes use of phonics, activities and reading exercises to
make reading fun and easy for children from preschool to junior
grade level.


Teachers and parents can use the site to improve student learning.
It is easy for children and adults to navigate. Throughout the site
users are subjected to stories, animation, graphics and phonic sounds.

The process involves step by step procedures.
When one level is mastered children can go on to the next one.
They are:
Starfall ABC'S, Learn to read, It's fun to read and I'm reading.

In essence children are taken from phonic sounds to being able to
pronounce whole words and sentences. There is even the added
element of learning ABC Sign Language.

Educational Language software

A useful link for learning new languages
is http://www.digitaldialects.com/
This website is a great resource for teachers and
students to learn new languages. The language

options are reflective of languages spoken

throughout the world.

Anyone can choose from a list of 55+ languages
and skill levels range from beginner to advanced.
Some topics include numbers, phrases, months

and food. Games are provided for more interactive learning. The website is easy

to navigate and is capable of being used by youths or adults. The Digital dialects

website is a interesting way to learn new languages. Multiple language skills for

persons are becoming more vital for communication in today's world.

Once again I have learned something new in Ed Tech.
I now know how to create a website using Microsoft Publisher.
You can design the site to reflect your intended audience,
using pictures,text and colour schemes.
Websites can be created for personal, business or research needs.

On the second day of my Ed Tech class,
I learnt some more about how to design my blog and invite followers.
It takes some time getting used to the process.
On a positive note I passed the computer test!

Welcome to my blogspot! Thank you for visiting:)