Study+Ladder

=**Studyladder**=

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Study Ladder is an online English literacy and mathematics activities website designed to motivate and inspire elementary and middle school students.


 * __Strengths:__**
 * free for school use for all teachers
 * fun for students
 * easy to use for students and teachers
 * thousands of resources and activities
 * printable materials
 * teachers are able to assign tasks for each student
 * neatly organized by subject, grade, level, and skill
 * users create a username and password so it is a secured site
 * created by teachers for teachers
 * accessible 24 hours per day
 * progress reports on school and homework results are available through the program
 * interactive stories and games for the students to play after reading the stories
 * a letter is provided to teachers to be sent home to parents explaining how to access and use the site at home
 * teachers can track the results of student work by subject and date


 * __Weaknesses:__**
 * limited trial access for students at home
 * families (outside of the trial period) and home school children must pay for access
 * family trial access limits the students to three activities per day
 * all of the activities on the website may seem overwhelming at times
 * Only useful through the 6th grade (j.Mathis)


 * __Opportunities:__**
 * students are able to move at their own pace and on their own level
 * individualized instruction
 * limited homework access through the program for each student at home
 * set tasks for each student to manage their course material
 * activities are designed to motivate and inspire the students
 * teachers can award students by downloading free certificates
 * teachers and staff can take advantage of the "Mathethon Fundraiser," offered through the site


 * __Threats:__**
 * teacher may become dependent on website for instruction
 * as with any online tool the students are able to log off at any time and search the web
 * The "Warranties Policy" indicates that without any promise that the servers they use to make Studyladder available will not contain viruses that may harm your computer. To the extent premitted by law, Studyladder is not responsible for any loss or liability. (J.Mathis)


 * __Ideas for the Classroom:__**
 * The teacher can create individualized instructional tasks for each student to complete during their independent center time or when they finish work early.
 * The teacher can send home limited amounts of homework through the site for the students to complete if they have access to a computer.
 * The teacher is able to use the website as enrichment activities for the students.
 * The teacher can maintain communication with students and families via the "class messages" option.