web+evaluation+MD

**Web Evaluations**
Title: Dositey.com URL:http://www.dositey.com/2008/index.php?page=free_activities&sub=k2&subsub=m
 * FIRST WEB PAGE**

Comments:This site had really good learning activities that children could easily partake in. However, it would probably require some help to navigate them to the specific parts of the website that is for the kids. The main page seems a little busy, but once you get into the games and activities it seems much more kid friendly. This site used a lot of visual images to demonstrate the math that was happening. I thought that this was really useful because the kids would be able to actually see how 2+2=4 for example. I also liked how the site had different steps to the learning. First, it gave a short demonstrational tutorial, then it goes into a practice where the kids do it themselves. Lastly, it had different games to practice what they had learned. I thought that this flow of activities would be a really good and fun way for children to learn.

I agree that kids may need help when navigating this site. This website contains useful math help, but it may takes students some time to find exactly what they are looking for. Although this can be inconvenient, it could give kids an opportunity to go on with their parents. This way parents can interact with what their kids are learning in school while the students receive math help. Another thing about this website that may grow irritating is the pop up ads. They can easily be exited, but parents may not want their kids on websites with that many ads. A positive thing about the website is the break up of grades. There are different links kids can click on that apply to what grade they are in. For example, under free activities, there is a link that says Grade 5-8 and then lists all the items students can learn in that section. Although there are faults to this website, it proves to be an option for teachers, parents, and students. -JG

I agree that the pop up ads may get annoying. There were quite a few ads on the site. I got irritated because everytime i moved the cursor, a new ad maximized. However, it is not difficult to get rid of them and there seemed to be less of them as I went further into the site. The main page has a lot going on but the math sections are broken down more than other sites i have looked at. For example, most of the websites that I have lookes at were broken into sections K-5 and 6-8. This site is broken down into two to three year segments which seems more helpful. I agree that a child may need an adult's help while navigating the site. If an adult were to get the child to the area where the activities are, a child should be able to understand how to perform the activities. -JC

Title: LearningPlanet.com Kids Page URL:http://www.learningplanet.com/stu/index.asp
 * SECOND WEB PAGE**

Comments: This seems to be a very good website for elementary students. The website contains a lot of interactive images as well as audio to go along with every exercise. This web page is also very easy to navigate. It includes arrows, different colors, large writing, and pictures that would all help children navigate more easily. Not only would this site help kids learn mathematics, it would also be a fun activity as well. Although no specific author is provided it is obvious that the learning planet corporation is invested in teaching children, and making a site suitable for young learners.

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