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Starz Tool: Adaptamations- simple to create interactive web activities

Outline:

DigitalBrain's 'adaptamation' templates let teachers and pupils create interactive web pages, such as crossword puzzles and spelling testers, using some simple wizards.

Suitable for:

Most of the activities can be set up by older primary children as well as teachers. Activities can be created for any age range.

Range of activities:

Language-based:
Crossword maker
Gap fill tester (cloze procedures)
Spelling tool (look cover write check)
Word search
Web Quest (create a trail of clues that must be answered by visiting websites)
Multiple choice - set a test (including pictures and feedback)

Picture-based
Interactive viewer - set up an annotated slide show based on a single image
Slide show - as many images as you like, with text and sound
Hotspots - put hotspots onto a picture that will pop up messages and link to different websites

For teachers
Create online lesson plan

In addition there are a range of templates for creating website menus and home pages

Support and training:

Documentation on using the adaptamations will be available online.

In-school training for individual schools or clusters can be provided at the usual consultancy rates.

NB: The normal cost for an individual school to purchase the adaptamation templates is £395. They are included as part of the basic pupil portal subscription.

 

Crossword maker

Crossword maker


 

Look, cover, write, check

Look, cover, write, check

 

 

Hotspot tool

Create information hotspots