Thursday, December 28, 2023

Jane Ponce- Effective Literacy Website # 4- Magic Blox


 

MagicBlox (https://magicblox.com/ revolves around the theme of "Raising Resilient Children, One Book at a Time." The platform accommodates a wide range of reading proficiency levels, segmented into Beginners (Level 1-6), Intermediate (Level 6-9), and Advanced (Level 9-13). Each level presents a variety of genres, conveniently listed alphabetically for easy navigation. Genres span from Action Adventure, Art, and Comic Books to Educational, Environment, Family and Friends, Health, and Sports, encompassing a diverse array of categories. One notable feature of MagicBlox is its incorporation of multimedia elements, including vivid illustrations, music, photos, chapters, narrations, and sound elements, all contributing to an enriched and immersive reading experience. Importantly, the platform caters to a global audience as it is multilingual, offering titles in languages such as English, French, Spanish, and more.

The Dashboard includes Publisher, FAQ, How to sign in and how it works for parents. With the section All Books, reader can explore and choose wide collection of curated books. They have captivating narratives, thought-provoking tales, and explore perspectives through the power of storytelling. Featured books are categorized according to reading level. To sign in is easy. Magic Blox has a section for help and support that educators and parents can read before deciding to sign in to this website. One of the nice things about reading on MagicBlox is a quick and easy way to print out the list of books the child has read for the week.  Just print it out and bring it to class. You can invite friends in a couple of different ways.  The main way is to click the Share with Friends badge in the right column.  Another way is to click the link in the footer or your account profile. Since Magic Blox allow authors & publishers to quickly and easily add books, the website add new ones about every week. Their book sourcing model is very unique in that they allow creators from around the world to add their books to their shelves for free. They also share revenue with them when they get read. Magic Blox  review every book thoroughly before they allow it to be read by children. Children can either listen to the audio for any book or read depending on their preference. The default setting for all new accounts is to play audio, but they may quickly disable Auto Play for any book and it will keep the setting for any book they open. Here are some more features Magic Blox offers to improve literacy:

Educational Resources: Supplementary materials, study guides, and educational content related to books, often useful for students and educators.

Social Media Integration: Sharing features and integration with social media platforms to facilitate book recommendations and discussions.

Book Listings and Catalogs: A comprehensive database or catalog of books, often searchable by author, title, genre, or other criteria.

Book Reviews: User-generated or professional reviews to help readers make informed decisions about which books to read.

Reading Lists: Curated lists of books based on themes, genres, or special occasions, providing reading suggestions.



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