BrainPOP+Educational+Videos

BrainPOP is an online resource that provides short curriculum based movies designed to support educators whilst engaging students. Since its launch in 1999 the program has grown to include a BrainPOP junior program, a specific program designed to aid ESL students and more recently a set of curriculum focussed games. Used in conjunction with the movies and games are a series of printable resources and extension activities. The site boasts an online membership of over 135,000 teachers which is evidence to its effectiveness within the classroom. BrainPoP (2011).[|BrainPOP]



BrainPOP (2011) outlines that “The site was initially developed by Dr. Avraham Kadar, M.D., an immunologist and paediatrician, as a creative way to explain difficult concepts to his young patients”. Upon entering the site the user is provided with links to movies on science, maths, SOSE, English, engineering and technology, arts and music and health. Under each sub-heading there is a huge array of animated movies for the user to choose from. Each movie is presented by a young boy named Tim and his friendly robot Moby. Together they go about answering questions in a clear and concise way that is extremely easy to follow and engaging to people of all ages. Following the movie the user is provided with the option to undergo a graded quiz that accurately tests comprehension.

Provided is a link to TeachHUB where they have provided an insightful Interview with BrainPOP's Allisyn Levy on how BrainPOP is used in the classroom and the benefits for both the teacher and students [|TeachHUB Interview]

The range of concepts covered in the movies makes it ideal for students from pre-school all the way up to college and also caters for those with learning difficulties. The site provides free access to only some of its resources as full access requires subscription. BrainPOP does however provide a one week free trial which provides educators with an opportunity to see if the program is suited to their needs

media type="youtube" key="6wLnR7GJakY" height="349" width="425" This is a free BrainPOP's video where Tim and Moby, present the topic of Duchenne in this short, animated movie. The video was produced in partnership with Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. References

BrainPOP 2011, viewed 6th July 2011, []

Youtube 2011, //BrainPOP animation about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy//, viewed 6th July 2011, []

TeachHUB 2011, Interview with BrainPOP's Allisyn Levy, viewed 6th July 2011, http://www.teachhub.com/news/article/cat/14/item/214