Product Review: Moby Max {and Giveaway}

Howdy Friends!
I have been AWOL for a while now, and it feels great to be back! 

And...

What better way to appear than with a PRODUCT REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY! WAHOO!!!!!

Today's' Topic: MobyMax

Overview-
 Mobymax is an online platform that give teachers access to varying topics for students to practice and master. It also offers prizes, reporting, one-to-one communication, among other motivational features. 

My Experience-
I have been using Moby Max for nearly two years. I just recently moved schools, so my use this year is less than I would like to admit. The reason? I only go to computers once a week, versus everyday like in the past. Set up on Moby Max is super simple and FREE, depending on the amount of access you want to features and data reporting. I used the FREE level for several months before moving to the paid platform. Why did I upgrade? Simple- it was inexpensive and it opened up a large amount of features that made it worth the cost. The content for the students in accessible in BOTH versions, however, so you CAN go the FREE route without sacrificing content!

Is it practical?
This is a question I ask myself every time I faced with the sign-up box. I have to ask myself, "Will I REALLY use this?". I always worry about getting my students loaded in the system, if it will be intuitive for my students, will the enjoy it, what makes it different from all the other platforms out there.

After spending time with my students on the program, I found that it was a platform that delivered exactly what my students needed- and I could access amazing reports- drilling down to each student's level.

Pros-
-Super easy to add students! I can add my entire class of 19 in about 3-5 minutes. I LOVE that the enrollment is hassle free. The screen shot below is ALL the information you enter, and you don't HAVE to put in. Easy-Peasy!

-I love that my students can compete in contests for prizes
-It offers a placement test in each subject so students are placed where they need to work automatically! No more guessing if they are working on skills the really need!
-The ability to easily see what skills the class as a whole AND each student are rocking- OR- which skills need more work!
-Kid friendly, easy to use
-Not overwhelming- just a few problems in each practice set with IMMEDIATE feedback!
-Works on ANY device!
-Web-based- can access from home
-Reports include minutes spent on assignments
-Students earn minutes (you decide how many) by working through lesson that they can use in the game arcade! (I usually give the students time once a week to redeem their minutes and just play. They LOVE IT!)
-Frequent contests for teachers to win great prizes as well

Cons-
-I gotta be honest- it isn't as graphically cutesy and eye-catching as some other platforms out there. My kiddos got over it pretty quick, and I reminded them this isn't a "game", it is interactive practice!


Cost/Pricing-
-FREE! WAHOO! Get started today: www.mobymax.com and create your FREE account!
-If you want ALL the bells and whistles, for just $99 a year for an unlimited amount of students, you can't go wrong!

Okay, okay...
So NOW that you have read my review of MOBYMAX, are you ready to WIN an ENTIRE YEAR of PRO FROM FREE!?!?!?!? WAHOO! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below! :)


a Rafflecopter giveaway

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway- DAY 10

Happy Holiday Friends,
This holiday season just keeps getting better!

Day 10 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway is here, and I am PROUD to be part of this wonderful day of gifts and fun. WAHOO!

If you haven't been following this amazing giveaway, never fear! You still have three days to enter! And Enter you MUST! :)

Check out these teacher-authors who have contributed to today's gifts:

1. Classroom Compulsion - Featured Item:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/…/S…/Classroom-Compulsion

2. Created By Mr. Hughes - $5 Store Credithttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Created-By-Mrhughes

3. Ms. Fultz Corner - $5 Store Credithttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Msfultzscorner

4. Flapjack Educational Resources - $5 Store Credithttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/…/Flapjack-Educational-R…

5- Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs- Who Organized this entire event! WAHOO!- 

DAY #10 GIVEAWAY GOODIES INCLUDE:

-$30 Starbucks Gift Card (They have awesome treats and hot chocolate, so this is awesome even if you don't drink coffee, like me!)
-$20 TpT Store Credit or Featured Item (See above)

The contest will run for 24 Hours via Rafflecopter.

To Enter, Visit: https://www.facebook.com/ZipADeeDooDahDesign or click the picture at the top of this post!

Don't forget to tag your friends and share on your page! This is HUGE! AND, don't forget to enter Day 11 tomorrow and Day 12 on Friday!

GOOD LUCK, and REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS CHANCE TO WIN with your friends! WAHOO!

Happy Holidays From Created by MrHughes (with A HUGE SALE, Linkies, Advents, and Hops!)

Howdy Friends!

The holidays are here, and they are bringing many wonderful surprises and events just for you! :) Keep you eyes open for several different events which I joined to show my appreciation for YOU! WAHOO!

Take a gander at the amazing line up of surprises and goodies just for you!

Let's see, first there is...

I Heart Math blog hop

Oh yes, and the Primary Chalk Board Advent Calendar Event with a new freebie and/or 50% off  for the day item!

"Happy Holidays! The Primary Chalkboard is celebrating this month with our own Advent Calendar. Each day we will have a little treat for our readers from one of our authors/bloggers. You can only get the treat on that day, so make sure you check back often."


Hmmm...oh yeah, and the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway with AMAZING prizes and chances to win gift cards EACH DAY!

AND.... Starting at 12 midnight Eastern time, you can get your shop on and save upto 20% using the TpT Discount Code at check out! WAHOO!

Thanks to Gina Wilson for Designing the Image Above.

Each event will be hosted on MY blog, so check back soon!

ALSO, if you haven't joined my newsletter list, I encourage you to do so using the form at the top of my blog. It's super easy, and starting in January, information, specials deals, and more will be shared. If you aren't on the list, you won't know about them Sign-up today! SCORE!


     Thanks for you kindness and support over the past several years! You are amazing and I truly enjoy interacting with you. Happy Holidays and please stop by again soon! WAHOO!

Quill Product Review and Giveaway!

Greetings Friends!
    I am happy to share with you something that I just got a couple of weeks ago and I use EVERY DAY! Quill.com contacted me to ask if I would like to try out a product and share my experience with my supporters. I was SO EXCITED for this opportunity!

I was sent this little gem:

     This cart is AWESOME! Before, I had to bend over or sit down (which I HATE doing while I am teaching. This makes it so I can stand AND teach. My document camera fits perfectly on top, and the black, non-slip mat, make the perfect background when projecting on the board. The top is adjustable. So, you COULD lower it all the way down and have a much lower cart. The doors lock on the front, so I can store computer/printer supplies inside and keep my students out. The wheels also lock in place so the cart doesn't go skiing across the floor! Oh, and it comes with a power bar (heavy duty use) and the mounting hardware to add it to the cart. Oh, and it had a pace to wrap the cord when not in use. This amazing piece of furniture is a MUST have in EVERY classroom!

     You can see that the height is perfect for me. You can check out this item HERE! And, before you ask, yes, it is TOTALLY worth the price! This is one sturdy cart!

     Now, the best part is, you can WIN this amazing Easel from Quill! It is a $320.00 Value and you can win if for FREE! WAHOOOOO!

They have generously donated one to ONE lucky supporter Use the Rafflecopter below for your chance to enter! If you win, it will be shipped directly to YOU! :) Good luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Primary Chalkboard's Back to School Tips and HUGE Giveaway!

WAHOOO!

Howdy Friends!

This post has me SUPER EXCITED (with a dash of nervous and giddy)!

I have teamed up with my NEW blogging friends at the Primary Chalkboard, and we wanted to do something BIG for back to school for you.
BIG
I'm talking, B.I.G.- BIG!!!!

We decided to throw you a party. (Need a hint?)

YES. 

It is a YouTube Partaaaaay! Each of the amazing Chalkboard members are here sharing lots of tips -- organizational, DIY, helpful ideas-- lots of things you can do RIGHT NOW to make your back to school a little easier!

AND.

We are having a huge giveaway!

So...Would anyone like a:

$100 Amazon Gift Card

or

$100 TeachersPayTeachers Gift Card

or

A fabulous Michael Kors bag?

I thought so.

Then you need to head over to the Primary Chalkboard blog to enter!

You can EVEN gain EXTRA entries in the giveaway by watching each Chalkboard member's video and entering a SECRET WORD from each video into the Rafflecopter
(but I know you were going to do that anyway, so... 2 birds, 1 stone).

IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH: We will be linking up 5 new videos every day this week...
so you can come back, watch, and enter every day! WAHOO!

So, here is an easy recap:

SO. Let's get this party started!

MANAGEMENT TIP TIME ALERT- MANAGEMENT TIP TIME ALERT

I am going to be sharing a management tip regarding collecting assignments. Super easy, & hopefully super useful!

NOW, don't forget to head over to the Primary Chalkboard to enter our giveaway!
Remember to stop by the Primary Chalkboard Blog EVERY DAY this week for more tips and MORE secret words for EXTRA entries in the giveaway! WAHOOO!

You can ENTER my secret word in the Rafflecopter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway