Pebblego


 * **PebbleGo**

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Strengths:

 * Enables elementary students (K-3) to learn how to conduct research in safe Internet environment
 * Develops literacy skills and research skills
 * Can be accessed at school and at home
 * Can be accessed with either a username and password or direct link provided by school that is protected
 * Supports differentiated instruction through lessons plans that are customizable
 * Includes student assessments for each article
 * Links to Common Core Standards, state standards, and 21st century learning skills
 * Winner of the 2010 Teacher's Choice Award for the Classroom and the 2011 Bessie Award for best educational software
 * Includes features like text highlighting, spoken-word audio, games, video clips, and audio clips
 * Usage can be tracked by teacher

Weaknesses:

 * It is expensive; there is a free trial version available to try before possible purchase
 * Restricted to elementary grades, primarily K-3

Opportunities:

 * Teachers can introduce students to Internet research in a safe environment
 * Teachers can use the lesson plans and assessments to develop their student's literacy skills
 * Students learn how to conduct research
 * Teachers can differentiate learning for readers on all levels
 * Students can collaborate or work individually to conduct research and create presentations

**Threats**:

 * No foreseeable threats because student research is conducted in a safe, password-protected environment and no personal information is ever required


 * Ideas:**
 * The students could choose a research topic and create a presentation or report to present to the class
 * A whole class could create a book or other collaborative product where each student make an individual contribution pertaining to certain topic
 * Teachers can create a virtual scavenger hunt within their PebbleGo account for students to complete thereby enabling students to practice their research skills while developing their literacy skills in a fun and creative way