So today we are doing rotations to learn about the different assessment tools that we can use online.
Flubaroo--
The first rotation I went to was Camille's about GoogleDocs in conjunction with Flubaroo. I think that this is a really neat tool for doing an online test. Unfortunately like many other tools it is difficult to use in Kindergarten. My kids can't read on their own yet, and this tool is completely based on that. I would be able to use it if I had a parent helping them, but that is almost the same as just doing the assessments one on one.
Neo2
Once again I really like this tool, but I am trying to figure out how to adjust to Kinder. It is so difficult when there is any type of reading/typing etc. But I think that it could work. It would be a great tool for a really quick assessment if we could get the kids trained on it. Especially using the ABC or number options. Just like the clickers I wish that we had an Early Childhood version to use in Kindergarten!!
Arcademic Skillbuilders
First thing I notice....games are from grade 1-6. Bummer. Haha. Kindergarten gets shafted again! Hopefully a lot of the 1st grade games can apply to end of year Kinder. I like the idea of games for learning as well as assessment. The kids would absolutely love it! I am always surprised at how quickly they catch on to games online too. So I think this kid of thing is right up their alley.
Quizlet
I found something applicable to Kindergarten here! They have letter flashcards and I love it!
I especially like that it will say the word or sound for you and the kids have to hear and match it with the letter. I think it would also be fairly easy to make my own beginning sound type flashcards. I would have to help them getting into the app on the Ipad, but I think from there they would love it!
eClickers
Also something I think I could use with my Kinders. It would be easy for them to use an IPad in a small group and answer questions that a leader asks. There is just the $15 app fee, so it's also cheaper than buying the expensive technologies.
Flubaroo--
The first rotation I went to was Camille's about GoogleDocs in conjunction with Flubaroo. I think that this is a really neat tool for doing an online test. Unfortunately like many other tools it is difficult to use in Kindergarten. My kids can't read on their own yet, and this tool is completely based on that. I would be able to use it if I had a parent helping them, but that is almost the same as just doing the assessments one on one.
Neo2
Once again I really like this tool, but I am trying to figure out how to adjust to Kinder. It is so difficult when there is any type of reading/typing etc. But I think that it could work. It would be a great tool for a really quick assessment if we could get the kids trained on it. Especially using the ABC or number options. Just like the clickers I wish that we had an Early Childhood version to use in Kindergarten!!
Arcademic Skillbuilders
First thing I notice....games are from grade 1-6. Bummer. Haha. Kindergarten gets shafted again! Hopefully a lot of the 1st grade games can apply to end of year Kinder. I like the idea of games for learning as well as assessment. The kids would absolutely love it! I am always surprised at how quickly they catch on to games online too. So I think this kid of thing is right up their alley.
Quizlet
I found something applicable to Kindergarten here! They have letter flashcards and I love it!
I especially like that it will say the word or sound for you and the kids have to hear and match it with the letter. I think it would also be fairly easy to make my own beginning sound type flashcards. I would have to help them getting into the app on the Ipad, but I think from there they would love it!
eClickers
Also something I think I could use with my Kinders. It would be easy for them to use an IPad in a small group and answer questions that a leader asks. There is just the $15 app fee, so it's also cheaper than buying the expensive technologies.
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