BrainNook

Online virtual world that helps children develop Math and English skills while interacting and competing with other kids in a fun, safe environment.
 * BrainNook **

** Resources links and/or class examples ** [|http://www.brainnook.com]


 * SWOT Analysis**

Strengths
 * Free (except premium worlds and games)
 * ** Improves student engagement **
 * Contains over a hundred educational games based on important concepts in the critical foundational subjects of Math and English Grammar
 * Passive teaching aid
 * Available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
 * Can create friendly competition within the classroom
 * Social Interaction and Safety
 * Messaging only between friends
 * Teacher can control friend requests outside of the classroom
 * Teachers can review chat log
 * Safe chat - use only approved words (not revealing any personal information)
 * Disable chat for certain students
 * Friend List Review capability of the teacher
 * Players can report messages to the teacher or block someone

Weaknesses
 * BrainNook is most appropriate for children in Grades 1-5 (6 to 11 years of age)
 * It is very expensive for access to premium worlds and games for a year through a classroom license

Opportunities
 * Allows children to compete and interact with other children

Threats
 * May contain bugs

**Ideas for the classroom**
 * Take students to computer lab and allow them to use BrainNook
 * ** Revise ** topics taught in class
 * ** Practice ** important concepts
 * ** Test students' understanding ** of concepts in a fun and unique way