Thinkfinity

What is the tool and how can it be used?
The tool I have chosen is Thinkfinity. It was created by the Verizon Foundation. It is a website that supplies, lesson plas, games, and activities, that can be used by parents, teachers, and students. Children can use the games and activities if they are struggling, or if they just want to review some material. Parents can use the site to review some of the topics that their children are learning about, so that they are able to help them with homework and projects. Teacherscan find new lesson plans that they may not have thought of, but they will help the teacher add dimension to their lessons, so that each child's needs are met.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this tool?
ADVANTAGES

• The students and parents can use this at home
• There is something for parents, teachers, and students
• It is a lot of stuff, but once you figure out how to use it is very helpful

DISADVANTAGES

• The site is pretty confusing to navigate, but if you watch the tutorial it helps you understand what the site contains.

Who is the audience for this tool?

There are things for teachers, parents, and students

Where can we learn more about this tool?

http://thinkfinity.org/pd/request_training.aspx

http://thinkfinity.org/about.aspx

What is your opinion on the usefulness of this tool?

I think this tool is really useful once a person learns how to use and navigate the site. A teacher would not want to suggest this tool to a parent or student without first finding out how to explain it.