I actually ended up looking at two different websites. The first was the Wordle one, which was interesting, because you could type in a variety of words, with no limit, and the site would creatively arrange them in the viewing area and from there you can edit layout, color, and so on. The application didn't hold my attention for very long, because I found myself thinking, 'this is all it does?' Overall, there wasn't much you could do with it.
After Wordle, I decided to check out starfall.com, which is an interactive website geared towards reading and grades PreK-second or third grade. I liked how most of the reading and other dialogues were the voices of children rather than adults. For a child who might be homeschooled, I think it would be nice to listen to other children read, since you are most likely spending time listening to adults. It was also neat to read the different stories and myths. I was thinking that I might suggest this website to the families in the after school program I work at, as a technology and reading aid. The best part of this class, is that it's practical and hands on learning that we can take to the families we work with even now.
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I don't remember if I checked out starfall.com or not. It sounds like it would be a great site to get children interested in reading, especially if someone it is someone close to their age reading to them.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't a big fan of Wordle at first and then it started to grow on me and I started to hear how teachers are using it in instruction.
ReplyDeleteCheck out Anna' blog posts about Wordle if you're curious to check it out again.
I haven't used Starfall. I was told by his mother that my 6-year grandson was bored by it a year ago. He needs dirt bikes and races...