cristina.murray

Cristina Murray 2/9/12 EDC 203

__**Primary Site**__: Fun Brain __**URL**__: [] __**Game:**__ Mad Libs Once Upon a Mad Libs __**Level**__: Grades 4-5 __**Summary of the Website**__: This website is for children from kindergarten to 8th grade. On the first page of the website, a list of the games that are available are shown under categories such as books, puzzles, Mad Libs and games. The website is also divided by subjects such as Language Arts, Social Studies and Math. The front page is blue with brains all over the page which makes it kid oriented.The website is organized by different tabs that you can choose from on the bottom of the page. Also, there is a section for parents and teachers. __**Summary of the Game**__: I really liked this game. It is a great way for children to use nouns, adjectives, verbs etc. in a fun way. To play the game you must first choose a part of speech that is given. For example, the first word that you would need to choose is a noun. You have to click on a noun from the list of nouns that are given or you can type in a different noun in the box provided. Once you have chosen all your words, a story is then created using the words that you have choosen. The game was very colorful and bright. The stories that are created are easy enough for children to understand. This game will help children to see and use the different parts of speech in a fun way. __**Color**__: The game is colorful. Each part os speech is a different color so it helps students to be able to distnguish between all the parts of speech being used. __**Repetition:**__ The game is repetitive. The child has to choose or type a word and then repeat the step. The format of each story prompt is similar. When choosing the different parts of speech, you have to click on the word you want or type one in the text box. Once you have chosen a word, you have to click on the green OK button to go to the next word. __**Talking Text**__: There is no talking text. __**Visual Cues**__: After choosing a word to put into the text box, the green OK button shows to choose another word to fill into the text box. If you want to go back, you can click on the arrow keys to change a word. __**Mistakes:**__ There is no indication for making a mistake. __**Rating:**__ N/A __**Highlighted Cues:**__ Once a child chooses a word, the green OK button to proceed to the next word. __**Navigation Routine:**__ You need to click on one of the parts of speech given from the word bank or come up with your own word then click on the green OK button to move on to the next word. If you want to change the word, you can click back to change it. __**Click back and back:**__ If you want to go back and change a word, you can click on the back arrow. __**Click and Drag:**__ N/A __**Click forward**__: If you have chosen a word, click on the green OK button to continue the game. __**Teacher** **Rating**__: 8

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Primary Site**__: Cookie Kids Online Games <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**URL**__: http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/english-memory.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Game:**__ English Memory <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Level**__: Ages 5-8 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Summary of the Website**__: This website has a variety of games for children. There are many different subjects that children can choose from such as science, language arts and math. The website is very colorful and kid friendly. There are cartoon images on the background of the website. It is easy to navigate the website by clicking on the tabs at the top of the page. Each game opens up to fit the whole computer screen which makes it easy for children to see. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Summary of the Game**__: I thought the game was educational and enjoyable for children. To play the game, children must match either "synonyms," "antonyms" or "homonyms." Each card has a picture and the word on it. You choose two cards to match. When you choose the wrong cards, the cards flip over again and then you have to choose two more cards. There is a timer to see how long it takes you to complete the game. Your score is also added up at the end of the game. This games helps children to practice. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Evaluation of the Game:**__ I think this game is helpful for children. The game helps for children who are visual, audio and kinesthetic learners. Children see the picture and the word that go together. They hear the words being said when the choose a card. They also have to choose the cards that match together. This game is child oriented and helps for them to see the difference with "synonyms," "antonyms," and homonyms." <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Color**__: The colors are bright and fun for kids! The card colors change each round. There is a cartoon of a sheep in a field in the background of the game. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Repetition:**__ The voice tells the child what they need to choose. For example, it will tell you to choose two cards that are similar and give an example of two cards that are similar. There is a voice that repeats a word every time a card is chosen. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Talking Text**__: The talking text describes two words that are similar, two words that are different and two words that sound alike. Each time a card is chosen, it says the word aloud. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Visual Cues**__: Once the talking text is done describing and showing the directions, the screen shows the cards which means its time to choose two cards. At the end of the game, you can click to choose either to play the game again or to exit the game. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Mistakes:**__ When the child chooses two cards that are not suppose to be together, the cards flip over again. Then you choose two more cards. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Rating:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Highlighted Cues:**__ Once the talking text is done showing and telling the directions, the screen disappears which shows that it is time to play the game. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Navigation Routine:**__ There is no really navigation because the game directs you to the next step. The children have to just click on two cards and then you move on to the next round. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click back and back:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click and Drag:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click forward**__: N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Teacher** **Rating**__: 8

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Primary Site**__: ABCya! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**URL**__: [] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Game:**__ Word Invasion <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Level**__: Grades 3-5 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Summary of the Website**__: The website is kid friendly with a blue background and fun cartoons such as the tree with the different grade levels to choose from. Yo can choose each grade level to find fun interactive games. There is a description of the website on the homepage. This website is language arts based and would interest children grades K-5. At the bottom of the page, there is a tab for teachers. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Summary of the Game**__: I found this game very helpful with practicing matching word types. To play the game, jellyfish with the words drift towards the bottom where the octopus is and the word type. The octopus is activated to shoot beams at the matching word. The child reads the part of speech (adjective, pronoun, verb, noun etc.) and then choose one of the words that corresponds. The game is timed and shows the number you have right and wrong. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Color**__: The game is mostly blue for being under the water. The octopus is light purple with orange. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Repetition:**__ The game is repetitive. The child has to choose the word that corresponds with the part of speech. Then move on to the next word. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Talking Text**__: There is no talking text. There are sound effects in the beginning. There is also music playing while the timer is going. __**Visual Cues**__: There is a countdown before the timer starts. In the bottom left hand corner, there is a timer to see how much time is left in the round. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Mistakes:**__ If you choose the wrong word, the jellyfish that has the correct word is shown in bold letters and there is a short buzzer to indicate it is incorrect. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Rating:**__ N/A __**Highlighted Cues:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Navigation Routine:**__ You need to click on one of the parts of speech given from the word bank or come up with your own word then click on the green OK button to move on to the next word. If you want to change the word, you can click back to change it. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click back and back:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click and Drag:**__ N/A <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Click forward**__: To choose a word, you have to click on a jellyfish to indicate your answer. When the round is over, you have to click the play button in order to start the game. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Teacher** **Rating**__: 8