If I were to integrate this site into my future classroom, I would use tools such as the educational podcast and movies. I also found a very handy spelling page where one can create a custom list of words that would be applied to any of the nine games. Students could use this tool in order to learn their new words. There are also endless educational games, which associate fun with learning. There are even a couple of databases on this site where students can explore. And then there's the best part- EVERYTHING, and I mean literally everything, on this site is completely free in access. There are no limits, as the hope of the creator is that this site will reach endless children and provide them with free educational resources.
Through this web evaluation, I discovered that utilizing a website in the classroom is not the first step. The first step is the most important- examining a website thoroughly in order to determine if it is reputable, safe, and kid-friendly. I think this realization midway through my evaluation made the critiquing run smoothly. Next time I think about finding a website to use, I will utilize these steps so I insure that the site is appropriate. For now, I can say that I will be continually revisiting KidsKnowIt.com so that when I begin my teaching career, I will already be familiar with a great educational website.
This activity assisted me by providing me with a prime example of a suitable website for students. It also opened my eyes to the processes necessary in order to fully evaluate the worth of a site. It showed me how endless the possibilities can be when a teacher finds a great educational website. Great sites can be applied to the learning process in so many ways through interactive games, podcasts, videos, databases, worksheets, etc. I look forward to stumbling upon other educational websites in the future!
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