Amanda Hallstein
Twitter Handles: @FunbrainReading
@FunbrainGames
There is no official Funbrain app but there are related apps that can be downloaded on Google Play.
Overview
→Funbrain is a fun way to introduce mathematical and reading concepts through gaming.
→It is targeted to children who are in preschool to eighth grade.
→Established in 1997
→Arcade games, comics and books.
→Current movie that draws children
→ Includes alternate links for children, parents and teachers
-Parenting Advice
-Teacher Resources
Why do students use Funbrain?
→ Fun Arcade
→ Math Arcade
→ Reading Arcade
→ Playground
→ Puzzles and Matching
Fun Arcade
→ Poptropica
-Funbrain is a division of poptropica
→ Virtual board game
→ Mini Games
→ Password
Math Fun
→ Difficulty of the games are based on age and gender
→ Variety of games
→ Virtual board game adventure
Reading Fun
→ Simply read books
→ Comics are available as well
→ Fun reading games
-hangman
-frequently confused words
-prefix/suffixes
→ Funbrain jr. books
→ Mad libs
Why is Funbrain helpful for teachers?
→ Funbrain Game Finder
→ Curriculum Guide
→ Funbrain Standards Finder
-Very helpful in specifying which games fit the curriculum
→ Flashcards
Why is Funbrain helpful for parents?
→ kidSAFE�→ Parenting Advice
→ Funbrain is committed to ensuring safe gaming environment that bridges learning and entertainment
→ Games by Grade
→ Activities Center
→ Printables Center (family arts and crafts)
→ Family Entertainment
→ Slideshows for Parents
→ Message Boards
Technophile Analysis of Funbrain
→ Copyrighted by Pearson Education
-Up to date as of Oct 2013
→ Easy to Navigate
-Tabs on top of the page
→ Made for children
→ Website is secure and reliable
→ Phenomenal Teacher and Parent section
→ Functions fast
→ Relative Advantage- Introducing new mathematical and reading concepts through gaming and entertainment will engage students in wanting to learn. By consistently playing games, they are practicing their learning skills.
Pros Cons
→There is always an option to choose what kind of difficulty you want before you start each game.
-Separated by grade
→Visually appealing, fun colors and images.
→Easy for teachers to find specific games to use in their classroom
→ Designed to be easily navigated by young students (ages k-8), teachers and parents.
→Movie advertisements may be distracting
→ Books load slowly from top to bottom, should load from left to right, this may make it more relative for the reader as if they were turning a page.
→ There is only a select amount of books to choose from.