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Sunday, April 25, 2010

BP9_2010043_Web 2.0 Tool - Funnelbrain


Funnelbrain.com





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What is it?

  • It’s a WEB 2.0 tool that allows students to create FREE flashcards, quizzes and study teams.

What are the features of this tool?

  • · Add text
  • · Add video
  • · Add images
  • · Add voice-over recordings
  • · The Funnel – a mechanism within the tool that the student can choose to be enabled - The idea is to sort flashcards into groups according to how well you know the information on each flashcard. If you know the answer to the question on the flashcard, that flashcard moves to the next level. If you don't know the information, the flashcard is sent back to the first level. The repetition of material is "spaced" in a way for you to spend most of your time studying material that is more challenging.
  • · Work as teams


What are the benefits?

  • Improve study habits in a fun, engaging and creative way
  • Encourages and promotes team building and support which can lead to many other different improvements in overall performance
  • Upload and share Documents with your Team including Class Notes, Lesson Plans, and Assignments
  • Write a Team blog and keep everyone up-to-date on the latest developments and class announcements
  • It’s FunnelBrain, so of course you can host online Flashcards and Quizzes on your Team page
  • Use the Team Discussion Board to post quick messages in real-time
  • Use the invitation engine to connect with your friends on Facebook and invite them to work with you

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3 comments:

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  2. This seems like a very useful tool for an educator. The tool has really peaked my interest. The students will definitely be engaged in these activities. It is important that our student learn to get along and work together.

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  3. I like that you can easily make your own flash cards for drill and exercising memory skills. This is a great team building tool.

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