Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 KEREN ONDA PART 1 2nd WEBSITE Your Name: Keren Onda Web Site Title: Knowledge Adventure URL: http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/default.aspx Place Your Screen Capture here:

Accuracy of the Website

What is the purpose of the website and why was it designed? (inform, facts, data, persuade, explain, sell, entice, share/disclose, other)

Response
Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in kids' software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. Today, Knowledge Adventure's JumpStart and MathBlaster products invite kids to learn through endless gaming adventures in 3D virtual worlds. By blending learning and entertainment, Knowledge Adventure's adventure-based learning inspires kids' minds through immersed play.

What audience is the website designed for? (grade level, age, interest group)

This website is specifically designed for kindergarten pupils and graders.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

Who authored the website and does the site provide contact information?

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

DAVID LORD - CEO For more information, go to Direct Megan Ramer publicrelations@jumpstart.com (310) 533-3452 David Lord is president and CEO of Knowledge Adventure. As head of the company, Lords extensive background and 15+ years in the toy industry makes him uniquely qualified to lead Knowledge Adventure. Lord was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 Award in the Emerging Growth category in the Greater Los Angeles area.

What does the site tell you about the authors qualification to author the site?

Authority of the Website

Who published the website and is it other than the Web Master? What is the domain of the website?

Response A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately-held and based in Torrance, California
Knowledge Adventure's online educational games that are categorized into different groups based on the age group and grade they're meant for and the subjects they deal with.

Look up the author in Google or other search engines. What do you find?

I found that the company owns the jumpstart also.

Objectivity of the Website

Describe the goals and/or objectives of this website (as you perceive them)

What opinions (if any) are expressed by the author (s) of the website? List any evident biases.

Currency of the Website

When was the website created? (If known) When the website was last updated? (if known) How up-to-date are the links? Do all the links function?

Response The goal fits in the 21st century because most of the children are already technology savvy. Blending learning and entertainment helps the children really learn the concept faster and better. Fun educational games encourage children to keep learning, even after school hours. I do agree on this. This is right for all. Response

It started year 1991 All the links function well.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 List major links found within the http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/grade/presc website. hool-games.aspx http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/subject/scie nce-games.aspx http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/age/toddler -games.aspx This are few of the major links Coverage of the Web Response Documents
Describe the links and discuss whether or not they complement the website What is the ratio of text to images? Describe whether or not the information offered on by the site is properly cited. (Does the website list references or a bibliography?)

The links does complement the website. It is well organized and all games function well. I think it is more of images than text. The information offered on by the site is properly cited. It does have website lists references.

Navigation Structure within the Website

Describe the local and major navigation controls and their placement in the website. Specify if a Search function is provided and identify its location

Response

Design Elements of the Website

Describe the color palette of the websites interface, including the banner, background, graphics and typeface Describe the design continuity of the pages within the website.

Everything was well arranged and was really so organized. It does have a search engine and it is located at the upper right part of the home page. Response It was very colorful and it was inviting especially for kids. It is good for the eyes. Not irritating. It doesnt have a lot of design but it has a lot of icons that will lead you to other links.
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Summary
Provide a succinct summary of your overall impression of the website highlighting the seven criteria. Explain how you would (or would not) use the website as an educator/learner. To whom would you recommend this website and why?

The website can be use after a short discussion of the lesson. Children will then be given a time to play games in here to supplement the new lesson. This site is beneficial for teachers as well as the pupils because they will really learn and at the same time entertained.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

PART II - INTERACTIVE GAMES/ ONLINE QUIZ AND VIDEO Instructions: 1) Select one interactive game/online quiz and a video related to your topics discussed in a class you have observed. 2) Create a Screen Capture of its Home Page and place it in the box below replacing the sample image. Size your image to approximately 5 inches wide. 3) Type all your answers in the space provided after each question. 4) Print out your completed document and pass this to your FS Teacher. Interactive Game/Online Quiz Title: Fun 4 the Brain URL: http://www.fun4thebrain.com/preschool.html Place Your Screen Capture here:

A. Describe briefly this interactive game/ online quiz, benefits a class. This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

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School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 All games here were made by Exuberant Games. Each game goes through important information for a certain subject matter for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. The math games are great if you need to review your math facts for addition, subtraction, or division. Exuberant Games was created based on a passion and belief that kids can most certainly learn while they play. Math facts have to be reviewed in order to be mastered, so why not master your facts with games. B. How will this be integrated in class? After the discussion, the teacher can give the children time to do the online interactive game. After playing for 15 minutes, the teacher can record the scores they got and take it as a quiz. Video Title: Five Little Monkeys song URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJo6NNLFNeo Place Your Screen Capture here:

A. What is the message of this video?

Five Little Monkeys song is perfect for teaching young learners to count backwards. Its also a really fun childrens finger play song too! Children will be able to count numbers one to five backwards.

B. What are the benefits of showing this video to the class? C. How will this be integrated in class? This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

Five Little Monkeys song lyrics and actions Five little monkeys (Hold up five fingers.) Jumping on the bed (Jump up and down.) One fell off (Hold up one finger and then roll your hand down towards the floor.) And bumped his head (Tap your fist to your head.) Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, (Put your pinky to your mouth and thumb to your ear like a telephone.) No more monkeys jumping on the bed! (Put one hand on your hip and wag your index finger) Repeat the actions with the rest of the verses: Four fingers, three fingers, two fingers, one finger

Integrate it through dancing and singing the song before the class or the lesson proper begins.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph