Planet Turtle

     Planet Turtle is a interactive math program that is based in a community environment with the same interactive features that have them glued to their video games. Students first create their own avatar and then go explore the different areas where they can play, just like in their video games. The student can pick the game but the teacher is actually in charge of the content. Teachers can have the virtual world match up with their instruction and access detailed reports on individual students or as a whole class that shows strengths and weakness. Planet Turtle keeps students engaged and on task while learning and acquiring the proper math skills.Monitoring student's progress the program keeps tracks of the student's performance as well as the skills they need to practice.
    During a math session I would use Planet Turtle in my classroom. I can teach the class by giving oral notes, providing practice worksheets, and visual powerpoints, but to truly involve my class and provide them with the interaction they need in order to become better math solvers, I would incorporate Planet Turtle with my teachings. Being able to control the content and the order of the material on the program allows me as an educator to teach and then provide the practice material to go hand in hand using technology. The program also allows me to access reports and keep track of students' performance individually or as a whole class. With this I am given the feedback on what lessons I may need to go over with as a whole class or where one student may be struggling and needs the extra attention.