Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Excellent Resource - BrainPOP
BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and helps them enhance their lessons. BrainPOP is used in numerous ways, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter to reviewing before a test. The suite of award-winning BrainPOP products includes BrainPOP, designed for grades 3 and higher, BrainPOP Jr., for grades K-3, and BrainPOP EspaƱol. They offer a range of flexible subscription packages for districts, schools, media labs, classrooms, homeschoolers and homes.
BrainPOP Jr. contains developmentally appropriate content, has interactive features such as writing, drawing and discussion prompts; interactive games; literary connections; activity sheets, Works on PC or Mac, with projectors or interactive whiteboards. Can be used 1-to-1, in small groups or in whole-class settings. All content is accessible online. No downloading required, has formative assessment: Online or printable quizzes measure comprehension before or after a lesson and offers diverse content and resources allow teachers to meet multiple students’ learning styles.
Overall, awesome program and well worth the money!! There is a free trial period so please take the time to take a look at this very valuable resource! It is extremely easy of use and engages all students!
Below is a video tutorial teaching students how to explore Brain Pop Jr. See for yourself what a great resource this is!
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My daughter used to love Brain Pop! (Good thinking to include it here.)
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