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!
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He then goes to a beehive to collect honey. This is where you select 4th or 5th grade.
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Once you pick the grade level, you begin practicing spelling!
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The way it works is you are given a list of words it could possibly be.
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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!
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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!