math

** (1) Resources links and/or class examples **  [] (Math Tutorials)  [] (Educational Tutorials, Discussion Portal, and Presentation Platform)

 ** (2) SWOT ** ** (a) Strengths **   ** (c) Opportunities **    ** (3) Ideas for the classroom **
 * Engaging math activities for students to independently work on their math skills, then produce video presentations practicing math problems.
 * Engages students in math songs and math problems involving numbers, geometry, measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 * Starfall has many activities that are aligned with the Common Core Standards.
 * Starfall provides instruction in English, French, and Spanish.
 * Showme provides the opportunity to engage in discussions with the math instructor and others practicing the same problems
 * (b) Weaknesses **
 * Math Instructors from Showme.com are not obligated to interact with the audience
 * Starfall appears to be more of a Web 1.0 tool, although it could be used in conjunction with other Web 2.0 tools for practicing purposes
 * Teachers can incorporate independent math activities on the computer or iPad through Starfall math and Showme, while other students are receiving math instruction in a smaller group.
 * Students can learn math facts at their own pace in a fun, engaging way.
 * Students can learn basis computer skills through learning to use the computer for Starfall math and the Showme presentation platform.
 * Students can interact with a community beyond their classroom engaging in similar math problems at Showme.com.
 * (d) Threats **
 * Younger students may have trouble using the computer independently and logging into Starfall math.
 * There is no way to monitor student interaction with the online community outside the classroom.
 * The feedback and tutorials students receive from these discussion portals cannot be corroborated or evaluated.
 * Teachers can easily incorporate Starfall math and Showme into the classroom by spliting the math class up into rotation groups for both practicing and presenting.
 * In addition, durring free time or when students finish early with their assigned work, they can go to the computer to play Starfall math or interact with a community on Showme.
 * Parents and guardians can give their children the opportunity to use Starfall math and practice their math skills at home.