Sploder

=Sploder=

Sploder is an online game software that allows users to create and publish your own games. It also allows viewers to play already created games, vote on games and leave comments on other games.


 * Strengths**
 * Very user friendly
 * Font size and color are easy to read on the black background of the website
 * Have the opportunity to take a tour to learn how to create a game
 * Membership is free
 * Students can see their work published
 * Have the option to publish to the website or personally email the game so it stays private
 * Uses Flash player which is found on almost all computers
 * Provides four different types of game makers
 * Can comment/vote and use the tag feature which is similar to weblogs


 * Weaknesses**
 * Must create an account in order to save games and students may not have information such as an email address to create
 * Games are not always educational
 * Many options and it is easy to get distracted from real purpose of creating game
 * Can be as creative as the game maker allows


 * Opportunities**
 * Students are provided with a hands on activity which can supplement their learning of a topic
 * Games can be easily shared
 * Can email games so they can be saved
 * Collaboration for groups to create


 * Threats**
 * Adds are seen throughout the website and might lead to websites not related to Sploder
 * Not all games can be appropriate for students


 * Ideas for the Classroom**
 * Teachers can create games to supplement lesson
 * Teachers can review and use already made games for use in the classroom
 * Students can independently find games to play
 * Students can create games based on a set list of objectives determined by the teacher