To Every Advantage Corresponds a Disadvantage
In the words spoken by Nivendita Sharma "nothing is perfect in this world, everything has its pros and cons."
Pros of BrainPOP
- BrainPOP provides educators with a full welcome tutorial video on how to use the site to plan a lesson, teach, assess student learning and how to use the feedback given to see what the student has mastered and what needs to be reviewed.
- The lessons are structured in such a way that it builds on Bloom Taxonomy in each and every lesson.
- Flexible- it allows teachers to choose activities based on the ability of each student in the class based on their strengths, weaknesses, interests and needs.
- Provides teachers with a wide variety of resources to make the learning experience meaningful.
- Provides students with a vast array of comprehensive and engaging learning tools such as videos, games and quizzes.
- Provides real life experiences using videos and games
- Teaches students rights and wrongs for computer use (computer misuse act)
Cons of BrainPOP
- Due to animations videos may lack some realistic aspect to the material being provided .
- Very Costly
- Individual purchase of the teacher account does not allow teachers to create students accounts- limited use.
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