Bobby's+Web+Evaluation

=Web Evaluations =  **Title: ZAC Browser**


 * Site URL:** **http://www.zacbrowser.com/**

Comments: This site is a specially formatted browser to help Autistic children used the computer. ZAC browser contains games that are based off of different interest. It also contains videos to help stimulate them to talk. The only downside I could see for this is that you have to download it onto your computer. I say this is a downside because if a school has rules and regulations about what is allowed onto their server then they might see this site as a problem. I could use this browser in my class to make it easier for Autistic children to use the internet easier and make it more enjoyable for them. This site could be very useful for children with special needs. It mainly helps autistic children learn and grow academically without being directly on the internet with exposure to many other sites. Having kids focus on certain things can help stimulate their brains, especially if they are having a rough day. I might use this site in my classroom as a daily site to help teach them or I might save it for when they need a time to refocus and be by themselves for a little while. It would definately depend on the child. (JKT)
 * Title: Do 2 Learn

I thought this was a really neat browser. I could not find out if it was something you had to pay for in order to download. I agree that the downloading thing is a downside, but I think the positives out weigh the negatives. I think that this would be especially useful if a child with autism (or any child) was having a rough day. I think this might be useful for children who have EBD as well. -JRK

Site URL: http://www.do2learn.com/**

Comments: Do 2 Learn is designed to help special needs students learn basic skills and lessons. The site uses everything in an interactive format that makes it fun to use the site and keep students interested. I can't find anything really wrong with the site. A lot of its materials are download-able so you can store them on your computer. Some of their games and other features you have to pay for but most of it is for free. I would be able to use this site to teach students math and their colors. The site would also help me create a line of communication with them because some of the material teaches them how to compare colors to emotions. Which would make it easier to communicate with students with cognitive and speech disabilities.

//I thought this was a really great website, and not just to be used with students. Students can explore and learn the songs, use the activties, etc., but it is also useful for teachers (they can pull material) and suggested for parents to explore for ideas at home or allow children to use at home. I was impressed with the way it was organized and so very easy to access and move about. It is colorful and kid-friendly, but obviously too young for middle and high school students. - MMT//

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