Read and Explore (Common Sense)

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
join the site and look around at the reviews for the wide variety of products, programs and websites

Think
Teachers are faced with a number of questions when choosing software to use in their classrooms. Educational games, for example, have both educational benefits and entertainment value. The teacher must weigh these two factors

Do
So let’s practice–for this activity, you are going to select any academic software that interests you and conduct an evaluation.

1. On the

Common Sense Media
site find the tab
For Educators

Find an educational game or software activity, either web-based or it can be a trial download. Study the digital activity carefully, then go back and study its reviews.

2. Your assignment is to write Community Ratings for 3 different digital activities. Look for existing Community Ratings, and then click the link to Write Your Own Review.

3. Submit the links to the 3 reviews you wrote. Then write a 3-4 sentence opinion of this experience.

Common Sense Media

links to thousands of free educational websites and products. If you have access to an iPad (and to a child who will help you with the review!) apps are the latest and greatest learning tools for children. Some of them will cost a little bit–$3 to $5–but if you have a child in your life who would enjoy them, they are well worth the investment. And remember, you may review any educational software, websites or apps that interest you on
Common Sense Media

.