The first time I ever heard about Starfall Education was when my younger sister went on it, probably around 10 years ago. What really stood out to be was how a program was able to make learning feel like play. Looking back on it now, I see that learning is capable of feeling like that always, if it is being taught in the right way.
That is the whole point of Hyperdocs! It is a type of education that is not the typically teacher lecturing and students completing their worksheets. It brings a whole new interactive and creative touch into the lesson at hand.
What I really love about Starfall is the extensive learning topics and grade levels. Each lesson being very interactive and fun for the student.
One example I found is called Unbearable Spelling Bees. It is a spelling test game for 4th or 5th graders (you can pick the grade level).
https://www.starfall.com/h/english45/spellingbees/ This is the link.
It first starts off with a bear coming out of hibernation when he sees he has no more honey left to eat!
He then goes to a beehive to collect honey. This is where you select 4th or 5th grade.
Once you pick the grade level, you begin practicing spelling!
The way it works is you are given a list of words it could possibly be.
Then you have to figure the word out by reading the definition or synonyms provided. Every word spelled correctly, you get a new honey jar filled up!
This interactive learning tool can bring excitement to the students when practicing their spelling. This program can be a much more exciting way to spell your words rather than just paper and pencil!