Tech Review 4

Scootpad is a personalized learning platform that students can access both in and out of school. It has social aspects to connect with friends as well as academic games and concept questions. ScootPad is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It encourages academic achievement by providing rewards for the students. Parents are also expected to sign up for a free ScootPad account. Once online, they are able to see the same reports that are available to the teacher. Parents can also set up rewards that are bought with coins the kids earn by completing the concept questions and/or games. Teachers have the ability to set up in class rewards such as, lunch in the classroom, shoes off day, sit by a friend, etc. Teachers determine how many coins are needed to purchase the reward and can even choose which students to offer it to. I thought this was an interesting feature because different prizes would entice different kids.
ScootPad has a tier level pricing. Basic level is free and includes access to all Math and Reading
CCSS concept questions as well as games and an avatar for the kids. It is easier to review the chart they have than for me to type it out.

Basically, the more you pay for the plan the more things you have access to. I wouldn't be opposed to buying the Ultra Premium plan if my school/district would pay for it. I believe that ScootPad is engaging enough that the kids would benefit from it. My previous fourth grade students enjoyed playing ScootPad during their computer lab free time. I believe if they had more access to it, then they would've played it more. It does take time and dedication to go online and review their progress and reports, fulfill rewards, and assign questions or concepts but I know it is worth it!