Unit 1:Learners will explore and evaluate the website ABCmouse.
Learning Objectives
During this unit, learners will be able:
- to get familiar with the website ABCmouse as a whole.
- to get comfortable with their content area in the website.
- to successfully record their thoughts on the website.
Unit Pre-Requistites
In order to be successful in this unit learners will need to have access to the following:
- A computer
- An Internet connection
- ABCMouse.com
- Notebook or word processing program
First you need to begin on the ABCmouse website.
In your notebook, I would like you to record your initial thoughts on the website, like the layout and looks.
Take some time to navigate through the entire website. As you do, answer the following questions, in your notebook or on the same word processing document.
1. How many subjects are covers on the website?
2. What ages is the website created for?
3. What are some of the many activities that can be done on this website?
4. If needed, how could you get in contact with the website?
5. Can the website be found in another language?
Lesson 2: Learners will write a review of their initial impressions of the website and what could be beneficial to their classroom.
Now for this lesson, I want you to spend some time looking at the resources on your subject area. Take your time when doing this. Make sure you get a good idea of what is available to you!
Then I would like you to write a review in your own opinion. Try to address the following questions. You are not limited to only answering the questions. I want to know your honest opinion about the website!
1. What were your thoughts about the navigation through the website?
2. Could you see yourself using this website in your own classroom or home? Why or why not?
3. What are your overall reactions to the website?
4. Do you feel there was enough content in your subject area.
5. Is there anything you would change about the website?
6. What were some positive and some negatives you saw in the section of your subject area?
End of Unit
Now in order to finish the unit you need to give me a copy of your review and work. I want to make sure that before moving on each learner feels comfortable with the the website.
Congratulations you completed Unit 1!