Software Reviews- Page 105-Roblyer

Upon entering the evalutech website, I was presented with a white screen stating that it was a test page. I assume this to be an indication of an inoperative website. Education World has resources strictly for teachers and those that extend beyond the classroom.  Education World offers professional development, technology, administrators, and a what's new feature, among other links and resources. Superkids appears to have a lot of resources and is more user-friendly. Superkids has apps that can be downloaded on computers and cellphones. This is a nice feature, considering everyone does not have internet and can access downloaded resources offline. California Learning Resource Network has a plethora of resources and features free websites on its homepage. It also has online conferences, online course review, and electronic learning resources among other useful links and resources.

All of the websites presented vast amounts of titles, but I think that Superkids and Education World has the most. Education world is most recently updated.  SuperKids had reviews submitted by site visitors or members, but each reviewer (whether parent, teacher, or kid) has to follow specific criteria in posting a review. After reading research and information about evalutech, it seems to be one that I would use to learn about software that I would be interested in considering for my students. I would possibly use superkids.com, because I think that students can easily relate to something other students their age find similarities in enjoying.

Assignment 2

1. Do you think these tips are relevant to the classroom? Why?


2. How could using mediums such as Skype and "game-like" websites be used for classroom purposes without being abused?

3. How would you apply these tips in your own classroom?

About Me

Hi, My name is Carol L. Doss. I am from West Point, MS. I am currently in my first year of teaching, and I am truly enjoying myself thus far. I teach eighth grade. I would have never considered teaching middle school, but now I am sure that there is nowhere else that I would rather be. I am the youngest of six children. I graduated from West Point High School in 2006. I also graduated from Mississippi State University in December 2010. This is currently my first year in the Masters program at UWA, and it has been a pleasing experience. I look forward to learning as much as there is to be attained and applying the information to my current practices, as well as future.