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As I take a few minutes to reflect on the tools I have been using this year, a few keep coming up as my absolute favorites. Students are asking to see the teacher dashboard, to see their … 
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"Skoolbo – Common Core is a great new site for elementary children to help with reading and math. Skoolbo contains dedicated areas for children, parents and teachers. Children are immersed in an incredible learning world, and are highly motivated by the inbuilt reward mechanisms. Parents and teachers are equipped with an array of tools to help them achieve wonderful educational outcomes for their children."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Why should you check out Skoolbo? Because they are offering a "Forever Free" license to schools that register by Sept. 30, 2014. Skoobo is geared to elementary school (and states that they find the best results in students 8 and younger) that provides online games in the areas of numeracy and literacy. Some of the features that may be of interest include: * A "Spiral Learning Algorithm' - The first time a student uses Skoolbo they will take a test that will help place them a the appropriate level. After each game is completed the program will reassess, essentially differentiating work for each student. Teachers may also assign specific curriculum. * Students get immediate feedback and support through the program. * The program is cross platform and can be used on PC, Mac, iPad, Windows 8, Android and web browsers. * And remember, it is free (at least until Sept. 30, 2014)! So head over to Skoobo to check this out. Share it with other teachers you know in elementary school. And if you get it for your school make sure to let parents know.
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Are you considering using blended learning as a component of your classroom? This post suggests three great tools that may help you move forward on this journey.
* FrontRow provides differentiated math instruction for K- 8. It works across platforms and provides a pre-test (to place students correctly). Tutorials, videos, suggestions of students in their classroom to help are some of the many features provided. There is a free version and schools/districts may also choose to pay for access to more robust reports.
* MobyMax provides access to both ELA and Math for students in Grades K-8. There is a free version as well as a version that costs $99 per classroom (and provides additional tools) as well as a cost for a school. Students earn badges throughout this program. For more information click through to the post.
* Skoolbo also provides ELA and Math resources for students in elementary school. They state “our particular favorites are the ones below 8 years of age..” because they see the most improvement in this age group. Currently Skoolbo is providing free registration to schools in the U.S. who register prior to Dec. 31, 2014.
These are all great tools and you may find one that meets your needs. Each is aligned to the Common Core standards.