Blend+Space

BlendSpace

Resources and links
https://www.blendspace.com/

Strengths:

 * Free access for looking at the "gallery" of already made lessons
 * Free to sign up and test out the program
 * Pulls videos from You Tube about whatever topic that you search for. Puts the videos on your screen without ads.
 * Allows you to preview videos before adding them to your lesson plan.
 * Allows you to pull from multiple sites such as Google, Flickr, etc. - All focused on your particular search
 * Tutorial Video to help you get started
 * You can also upload your own files to include
 * Sharing capabilities
 * Access for students to view and create lessons
 * View and share with other teachers
 * Can be linked to other accounts such as Google and Facebook.
 * Create quizzes to include

Weaknesses:

 * The layout is a bit overwhelming with a lot of information in one place.
 * Would be __**very**__ difficult to navigate for a younger student
 * Some aspects of the site are only available upon purchasing an upgraded account

Opportunities:

 * Teachers can easily put all their ideas on a subject in one particular area.
 * Teachers can search for ideas that are already created.
 * Teaches can share, delete, and comment on each others' lesson ideas.

**Threats**:

 * I have not found a way to keep your creations private. For example, while I was playing around with the program, people were viewing my project.
 * Possibility for students to post and connect to one another without monitoring by a teacher or parent.

Ideas for the classroom:

 * Easily create a hub for video references on any math topic.
 * Search for videos already combined on your given topic.
 * All subject areas are able to be searched!

Mary K.