Don’t just read the buzz – watch it too in our Video Testimonials!
“BrainPOP UK switches on learners and not only helps explain the world around us, but fits with great things that already go on in class.”
Tom Barrett, ICT Subject Leader, Assistant Headteacher, Year 5 Classteacher at Priestsic Primary School
“The website is incredibly easy to navigate – first choose your subject matter such as Maths, and then find a video to suit, Algebra for example. Once chosen, the video loads in the centre of the browser but does not interfere with the framing of the website, so viewers can continue to navigate around BrainPOP UK. No downloads are necessary to play the videos, bar the usual install of Adobe Flash, and the site has been configured to work across multiple browsers.
After spending many hours watching videos and trying the quizzes (inadvertently proving to ourselves why we would never be very good contestants on Mastermind) we have been incredibly impressed and captivated by the educational yet often comical animations of Tim and Moby. The short length of the videos ensures pupils do not get distracted, but there is a surprising amount of knowledge being taught within the 3-5 minutes.
BrainPOP UK certainly gets a big two thumbs up from us!”
- Ease of Setup: 5
- Ease of Use: 5
- Fit for Purpose: 5
- Value for Money: 5
Bryan Plumb from Bee-it.com , “BEE gets BrainPOP!” review
“The videos are well presented and convey the information in both a child-friendly and factual way as well as injecting humour – a must I feel with some topics!
We discovered some great resources for Literacy and Maths which we watched before we sat the SATS….I and the class thoroughly enjoyed trying out BrainPOP UK during the Summer term – now the only question is – where did I leave that order form?”
Dawn Hallybone, Year 6 senior teacher and ICT Co-ordinator, Oakdale Junior School
(read the rest of her review here: “Dawn Hallybone reviews BrainPOP UK“)
“BrainPOP.co.uk – fabulous website going down a storm with teachers.
BrainPOP UK is a fun website which is really hitting the spot for teachers and pupils.
Short animated films featuring cartoon characters Tim and Moby focus on a wide range of topics across the KS2 and KS3 curriculum.
Pricing is sensible too, varying from £99 for a single teacher accessing the movies for a year, through to school licences based on volume, and – of course – there is a selection of free movies to get you hooked. If you’re a schools publisher offering animation or educational films on your website, or thinking of doing so, this is a great site to explore.”
Marketability.info – an Educational Publisher specialist marketing company, Ebulletin September 2009
“This is an excellent tool! Brainpop UK is such a lovely, fun, user friendly barely know you’re learning site already, and this tool will really help me understand and encourage the flow of what the kids are learning. Looking forward to exploring further.”
Sister Julia, http://sisterjulia.blogspot.com
“Very rarely does a website actually completely fulfil my criteria as a teacher; but I am excited to say that Brainpop has managed to be both educational and entertaining at the same time!”
Vickie Bacon, Head of Enrichment, Hurstpierpoint College, West Sussex
“BrainPOP UK is always at the top of my list of recommended resources. Why? Because it works.
My children are so enthusiastic about ‘going on BrainPOP UK’ that they don’t actually see it as ’school work’ or ‘work’ – even when we do the quiz.
During their own free time, they choose to go on BrainPOP UK and watch interesting movies, so I know they find learning with this site fun (it’s also a great and safer alternative to TV/Internet).
We all find the site easy to navigate, accessible and practical to work with for both me as the adult and the children.
BrainPOP UK videos are interesting, contemporaneous, humorous and engaging for people of all ages.”
Janet Icha & Family, Home Educator
(read the rest of her review here “BrainPOP UK – A home educator perspective“)
“While there are a number of other websites out there that offer PowerPoint presentations, shared teacher resources (of varying quality) and even whole-unit plans, it seems so far that BrainPOP UK is the only one with a steadily growing collection of engaging, quality movies – it will be interesting to see how it evolves over the coming months…the possibilities are endless.”
Andy Brooke, Primary SENCO and Music coordinator writing in Classroom Music magazine, Rhinegold
“Congratulations on an EXCELLENT site – my student benefit tremendously from the clear lessons and Moby is becoming a folk hero!!! I have recommended the antics of Tim & Moby to others – your site is unique, innovative and captivating for students – well done!”
Dr Bruce Duncan and the home school students at Sanctuary Services
“A truly unique resource that’s clear, concise and heaps of fun.”
Ian Pittman, Learning Technologies Leader, Alice Smith School
“Our kids really enjoy the site, it has become a bit of an icon at our school!”
Ben Porter, Physics Teacher at Maricourt Catholic High School
Technology in Education No. 163
“BrainPOP UK could well become an integral part of every classroom in the UK as it offers a new way of learning by engaging students from Year 3 and up through its deep and rich content.”
Schoolzone evaluation by Naomi Muzoka Year 5 Class Teacher
January 2009
“The ease of use and the product content makes this a real winner, and it really does live up to expectations, being a massive time saver and a hook for students.
The flexibility of the product means that it can be used to start off a lesson (as a stimulus), as part of a lesson, or as a ‘stand alone’ filler, such as during registration, when there are a few spare moments.
Pupils engage with BrainPOP UK when using it as a whole class, in a group, working with a partner, alone, or even through choice during a wet dinner time!
Children view the films as entertainment and not just for learning. During the trial of BrainPOP UK it proved an invaluable aid when pupils were struggling with the use of a semi-colon in their literacy lesson.
A quick search, using the ‘Curriculum Planning Tool’, provided a film on exactly what was needed (Colons and Semi-colons). The concept was explained really clearly and the learning was excellent throughout the class, bringing instant results to their writing and an increased confidence…Overall, this product is a real winner and will quickly become an invaluable classroom aid for everyone.”
April ‘09
Your kids will beg to play BrainPOP!
Dooyoo.co.uk BrainPOP UK review
May 09
“There is such a plethora of information on this site however I narrowed my search down to finding out information about the human body for my son. I clicked on the relevant links and was greeted with lots of categories from which to choose an appropriate subject matter.
I clicked on the links to the function of the heart and hearing as I thought that these would be simple ways of getting his interest. I was immediately taken to a new screen which asked me to click on play movie. I was suitably impressed.
The movies contain moving animated cartoons featuring Tim and Moby who guide children through the process of what the functions of the heart and nose are. They I have to say are extremely informative and the information is in simple format however one which gets the point over easily.
The mini movies only last a few minutes each which is great as they really held my sons attention. The great added bonus with this site is that there is also a quiz relating to the movie which you have just watched which is great for ensuring that they have understood what they have just watched…Overall worth a look as it really will benefit your kids.”
Teach Primary review by Dave Lewis
April 09
“What fun we had in class with Tim and Moby: the affable boy and robot who star in a series of short videos that explain life, the universe and everything (in a way that’s curriculum relevant, of course!).
For years, BrainPOP was one of the ‘hidden gems’ online that was hastily passed on at INSET or in the staffroom. Now it’s hitting the big time with supporters such as Promethean.
Some online resources that offer video clips on curriculum topics fall down because their videos date quickly and hence lose their relevancy and impact with the kids.
However, BrainPOP’s animations stick to facts and answer the perennial questions that children ask time and again.”
“I use BrainPOP UK all the time in my lessons because I find that the animation holds the pupil’s interest and really helps them to learn the topic as the videos are colourful, informative and educationally relevant. I often use the keywords during the videos to prompt discussion and introduce a new topic and the quiz at the end is useful to help sum the lesson up. I couldn’t live without it!”
Sally Mills, Head of the science department, Glenthorne High School, Surrey
“BrainPOP UK is an essential tool for me when trying to approach some of the more difficult subjects in the curriculum with my pupils, especially the more boring topics. If we cannot do many practicals, or the ideas are very abstract, I know that BrainPOP UK can engage and motivate the class in a fun way.
Text books and traditional board work just don’t catch their attention in the same way.
I also like using the additional quizzes as they test the students’ comprehension in an immediately measurable way, and sometimes spark debate in the classroom, which both the pupils and I enjoy.”
Charlotte Read, Head of Science, New Horizons, Sussex
“I use BrainPOP UK in my classes because the kids can relate to it and it keeps them engaged in their learning”
Becca Taylor, Science Teacher and Assistant Director of Learning, Tendring Technology College, Essex
“I love BrainPOP UK – I really mean that!
I have used the American version with my classes for years and the children (particularly S1, S2 and S6) love it! But I have used it with all year groups.
I was really pleased to recently see that BrainPOP UK has launched a UK version of the website with an English speaking Tim. The great things about the videos is that they are all really short – just enough to capture and engage children. There must be 100`s videos on a diverse range of topics and many of the videos are cross-curricular.”
Ollie Bray, edublogger, http://olliebray.typepad.com and Learning Teaching Scotland
See Ollie’s suggested Geography links in BrainPOP UK: http://olliebray.typepad.com/olliebraycom/2009/01/brainpop-how-could-we-use-it-in-geography.html
“Right from Year 7 up to sixth form, you can get some value from the BrainPOP UK movies. At two to four minutes, they’re short, sharp and students love them. I’ve invested in a wireless mouse and keyboard, which you can pass around the class, making the quizzes really interactive.”
Nick Dixon, Science teacher, Magdalen College School, Northamptonshire
“One of the great things about BrainPOP UK is that it’s really up to date. When explaining world events in class, I often use one of the clips to help illustrate the lesson.”
Ken Brechin, Head of Science, Cramlington Community High School, Northumberland
“The videos are fantastic and a great way to introduce a topic or summarise it. I have used them in the past with S1-3 classes and the pupils have responded really well to them.”
Portobello School, http://ltportobello.wordpress.com/2009/01/21/brainpop-uk/
Dawn Hallybone, Year 6 senior teacher and ICT Co-ordinator, Oakdale Junior School
(read the rest of her review here: Dawn Hallybone reviews BrainPOP UK)
