Hey there! Today, we’re going to talk about a cool app called Zigazoo. It’s like TikTok, but instead of dancing, it’s all about learning and sharing fun ideas with friends. Let’s dive in and see what makes Zigazoo so special!
Zigazoo is an app designed just for kids. It’s a safe place where you can make short videos to show what you’ve learned. Imagine being given a fun challenge, like showing what a shadow looks like, and then making a video about it. That’s what Zigazoo is all about!
When you open Zigazoo, you’ll find lots of challenges to choose from. Each challenge comes with a short video that explains what you need to do. You can watch videos made by other kids too, which is a great way to learn new things and get inspired.
Zigazoo is perfect for using at home, especially during the summer when you have more free time. But it also has a feature called Zigazoo Classroom. This is where teachers can give you assignments to complete by making videos. It’s a fun way to show what you’ve learned in school!
One of the best things about Zigazoo is its content library. You can explore topics like science, reading, art, and music. There are lots of projects to choose from, so you’re sure to find something you love. Plus, Zigazoo partners with cool brands like Alphabet Rockers and Zoocanticos to bring you even more exciting content.
Zigazoo is free to use, which is great news! It’s designed for kids from about five years old up to fifth grade. And guess what? There are no ads to interrupt your fun. Just remember, since there are brands involved, this might change in the future.
If you’re looking for a fun way to learn and share your ideas, Zigazoo is the app for you. It’s a great way to spend your time and keep boredom away. So why not give it a try? You can find more reviews and information on websites like commonsense.org/education and commonsensemedia.org.
Thanks for reading, and happy learning with Zigazoo!
Create Your Own Challenge: Think of a fun and educational challenge you can share with your friends. It could be something like “Show how plants grow” or “Explain why the sky is blue.” Make a short video explaining your challenge and what you want others to do. Share it with your family or friends and see how they respond!
Observation Journal: Start a journal where you write down interesting things you learn from watching videos on Zigazoo. Try to find at least one new thing each day. You can draw pictures, write a few sentences, or even create a mini-poster about what you learned. This will help you remember and think more about the new ideas you discover.
Family Video Night: Invite your family to watch some of the videos you made on Zigazoo. Ask them to give you feedback on what they liked and what you could do differently next time. You can also watch videos made by other kids and discuss what you learned together. This is a great way to share your learning and get new ideas!
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hello everyone, this is Tanner and Chrissy from Common Sense Education. We are editors on Common Sense Education, where we review various educational technology tools. Today, we’re going to look at a specific tool, but first, I realized that I may have worn this shirt in our last recording. I need to start keeping track of things like this—perhaps a spreadsheet for tracking shirts and Zoom recordings!
Anyway, the purpose of this video is to take a quick look at interesting tools we’ve reviewed. Chrissy, what tool are we going to explore today?
It’s called Zigazoo! I chose Zigazoo because it’s great for at-home use and now has a school feature as well. I thought it would be especially useful as a potential summer tool to recommend to parents for kids to use at home, which can then be utilized in the classroom once they get the hang of it.
So, the basic idea is similar to a YouTube demo but designed specifically for kids. It provides a social environment where kids are given challenges—like “show what a shadow looks like”—and they can demonstrate their thinking and learning through short videos. There are plenty of parental controls, and it’s built with kids in mind from the ground up, ensuring a safe environment.
Each challenge comes with an introductory video that provides information on how a child might approach it. Kids can also watch videos of other children completing these challenges, which is a great way to learn.
Yes, it’s an app! The mobile platform really lends itself to this kind of interactive experience, allowing kids to move around and engage in various environments.
Zigazoo Classroom is a new feature that functions similarly to Flipgrid. Teachers can assign challenges or assignments for kids to demonstrate their learning through videos they share. This mimics the Flipgrid process but also includes partnerships with trusted brands like Alphabet Rockers and Zoocanticos, offering a variety of educational and fun content.
For teachers already using Flipgrid, Zigazoo offers a growing content library that can be pulled from, featuring familiar brands that kids enjoy. It also has a social aspect, giving it a feel similar to TikTok, but without the pressures that come with that platform.
Kids can browse through the entire content library themselves, exploring a wide range of categories like science, literacy, arts, and music. They can choose projects that interest them based on the thumbnails presented.
In terms of pricing, Zigazoo is free! It’s primarily aimed at kids from about five years old through fifth grade, making it a great fit for elementary school students. Currently, there are no ads, which is a plus, but with the involvement of brands, that could change in the future.
This tool seems perfect for summer, helping to fill time and combat boredom. If you want to know more, we’ll link the reviews in the description of this video. We plan to release these videos weekly, so make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also, visit commonsense.org/education or commonsensemedia.org for more reviews like this.
Thanks for watching!
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