SpellingCity

What is the tool?

SpellingCity is a free website that can be used by teachers, parents and students. Teachers can either choose from pre-made lists or create their own spelling list for their students.

How can it be used?

This is a great tool. Teachers can use this site to test their students spelling. Students sign on to the site, open the list from their teachers page and can study, play games, or take a test using their spelling words.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this tool?

One possible advantage to this tool is that it could take the place of traditional spelling tests. This would save time that could be used in other ways. The student can take their test online and can print out their results. The advantages to the student is that they don't need anyone to help them study their spelling words. The computer says the words to them and they type in the spelling. It is very simple to use and the benefits are great.

One disadvantage is that students could possibly cheat on their test. The teacher could prevent this by assigning a time for each student to use the computer to take their test, making sure there is no way they can cheat.

Who is the audience for this tool?

This tool is appropriate to use with students of any age, but is probably best suited to early elementary aged students. The site also has a special section for teachers and parents.

Where can we learn more about this tool?

You can learn about this tool by going to their website at: http://spellingcity.com/

What is your opinion on the usefulness of this tool?

I think this is a very useful tool. If the only thing you use the tool for is to give students a fun and effective way to study. I plan to use this tool in my classroom. Check it out for yourself and see what you think.