Web+2.0+Tools

Melissa Stuffebean- Reading Eggs

Web 2.0 Tool: []

Introduction:

[] - Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.There are games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning. It supports each child’s learning by offering individual, one-on-one lessons that allow children to progress at their own rate.Reading Eggs now has 120 big lessons. These 120 lessons are perfect for 4 to 7 year olds who are learning to read. Reading Eggs offers the basics of reading but who still have much to learn about reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. In Reading Eggs World, children have their own house to decorate, a big new shop and an avatar that can walk and travel to many new destinations on Reggie’s bus. Children are able to choose their own adventure from a wide range of activities and places to go.

I chose the Web 2.0 Tools because:
 * Students learn skills - Children complete animated online lessons where they learn essential reading skills. The variety of fun activities within each lesson provides the repetition needed for these skills to become part of the child’s long term memory.
 * Students read books - Children gain confidence by reading books online that only contain words they have already learnt in the program. For further reinforcement, they can also read the real books at home if they have the Reading Eggs book packs.
 * Students can earn rewards - Children earn golden eggs as rewards for work completed. They can use these eggs to buy reward games.
 * Students can also be given quizes - After 10 lessons, children complete a Mastery Quiz. This provides you with a report of what your child is learning. Children can repeat the online lessons as many times as they like. Young children enjoy repetition and it has great benefits too, as it helps them to learn. It truly is a wonderful experience to watch a child learn a new skill. And when that skill is as important as learning to read, you’ll love being part of that experience. We wish you much enjoyment in the journey you’re about to begin with your child.

Meets divserve learner's needs:

Reading Eggs moves much more slowly and uses a multitude of games and activities to reinforce a concept and it is reviewed in subsequent lessons. Studnets can learn easier from visual activities and the program is also design to give each student more confidence.

My plans for using this site:

Time management - this site is great because as a teacher I can give the students their ID and password. Then all the students have to do is sign into Reading Eggs and the apporiate games/ activities are ready them to start having fun.

Differentiate Instruction and teaching strategies for diverse learners - this site is design to meet the studnets at their apporiate level. The site help each student succeed at a pace that is comfortable for them.