Who uses brainpop.com ?? What are your thoughts?

[Canada_Mom]

Do you find the videos to be of educational value?
I am wondering if you find it useful? What age group would you say would benefit most from this site? Is it worth the subscription costs?

TIA!

[Pegasus]

We used it when it gave you 2 free clips a day and we used it more recently just for the free trial. It is funny and educational but there is no way I'd pay their asking price for it. They have clips for younger kids, maybe good for ages 5 to 8 and more advanced clips for maybe ages 9-14 (rough estimates).

Pegasus

[AmyinPA]

We've only had it for about 6 weeks, but it's been really helpful for science and history. In PA, we're required to document everything and the printable tests are really helpful for my portfolioi. Plus, both my 9 yo dd and 7 yo ds enjoy it.

[Michelle T]

then was tired of it, and we forgot all about it.

Unfortunately, they automatically renew your year subscription on your credit card without any warning that the renewal time is approaching. I had completely forgotten about Brain Pop until I received a credit card statement with the renewal charge on it.

It was certainly not worth even the first year for us, much less the second, unwanted and unasked for year. :sneaky2:
Michelle T

[Canada_Mom]

then was tired of it, and we forgot all about it.




Was there something else you liked better?

[Michelle T]

Was there something else you liked better?

DS enjoyed the little videos for a bit, then got tired of them.
Michelle T