Technology Applications at the Acquisitions Level for 3rd grade through 5th

Kidsclick

Technology Applications

http://www.kidsclick.org/
http://www.rcls.org/wows/
Learning Objective supported by this website: The student uses a wide range of strategies to collect information, using search engines with adult supervision, and apply strategies to navigate information.

The Kidsclick program is designed to help students learn at home, and or at school. It provides exciting games, easy to use resource tools for the students, parents, and teachers. There's many activities on different subjects ranging from facts and reference, science and medicine, religion, writing, reading, computer skills, to home and household just to name a few. In addition to the information provided on this site, it leads individuals to links on the subject matter. This site is a project created by Ramapo Catskill Library System.

It doesn't appear to be updated since 1999, and isn't spelled out to which grade levels the programs are geared toward. However, those visiting this can easily tell. It appears to assist students starting Pre-k through possibly 8th or 9th grade. The information is very relevant to the objectives which include students using search engines to collect information and applying these skills to navigate information covered. The links work adequately and in a prompt manner. Students are always engaged in learning as well as guiding their own learning. Since the objetives cover a wide range of ages the information can easily challenge students if needed or provide students with activties at a lower level.

Although some information may be oudated on certain activities, it still provides students with so much information that is very much updated. This site is very beneficial to all visiting. This website receives at rating of 31 out of 36 points.

Technology Application Standards at the Foundation Level for 3rd-5th Grade Students

Gamequarium.com

Technology Applications

http://www.gamequarium.com/

Objectives supported by this site: The students are able to use a diversity of input devices such as displaying keyboarding techniques and adequate speed on short timed assignments using this website.

This website was found to be very beneficial as a resource for teachers , parents and students

trying to enhance keyboarding skills as well as many other skills. It is apparent that this site is

supported by a reputable instutution without bias in the information. An author is listed with

appropriate credentials, and is the creator of the material. The author listed experience, position,

and education. There is also a section available for questions and comments for those viewing the

site.

The purpose of this site is to provide teachers ,students, and parents another way to become

educated online, while teaching skills necessary for the classroom in this technology centered

society. The goals are clear and meets the objectives. The site contains some advertising.

This site supports the objectives of helping students build keyboarding skills and adequate speed.

The content is valid and appropriate for improving keyboarding skills. It is also clearly labeled

and well organized. It is written for Pre-K students through 8th grade.

The links within the site also adds value to the learning experience.The site is arranged by levels. Even if a student is in the 5th grade but needs skills on the third grade level, he/she can work on that level until mastery has been met. The students are steering the activities, therefore are engaged the entire time. This site has been updated this year, 2008. All information is written at appropriate grade level.

The website loads immediately and is readable and easy to navigate. Individuals becoming

frustrated, can always move to a lower level. Anyone that is interested in building keyboarding,

technology or any other skills, which include Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Socials Studies

Skills would be satisfied with what Gamequarium has to offer. Out of 36 possible points, this site

receives 35.