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Description
Epic for Educators serves as a digital reading resource designed to enhance students' confidence through a diverse library of engaging books tailored for children aged 12 and under. Educators can take advantage of Epic School, which provides access to approximately 20,000 books during school hours, or opt for Epic School Plus, which offers a more extensive collection of over 40,000 books accessible throughout the year, even when offline. This platform is created to cater to the needs of every classroom, featuring award-winning fiction that promotes social-emotional learning, alongside a vast array of nonfiction materials covering subjects like STEM, science, math, history, and more. Additionally, it includes graphic novels, motion comics, audiobooks, educational videos, Read-To-Me options, leveled readers, decodable texts, chapter books, and multilingual content in languages such as English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Gaelic. Epic equips teachers with valuable tools to facilitate and monitor student reading progress, offering features such as book filtering, comprehensive class reports, downloadable resources, and an administrative portal for easier management. With these capabilities, educators can create a more personalized and engaging reading experience for their students.
Description
Accelerated Reader, created by Renaissance, is a digital program designed to facilitate the management, monitoring, and encouragement of independent reading among students in schools, libraries, and classrooms. Students select books that match their reading abilities and read them at their own speed. Upon completing a book, they engage with a computerized quiz to evaluate their comprehension through the AR platform. Each title in the AR database is assigned a readability level based on the ATOS formula, as well as a point value that reflects its length and complexity; students earn points by successfully passing the quizzes. These accumulated points help students work towards individualized reading objectives established by their teachers. Educators, and sometimes parents, receive comprehensive insights and reports detailing each student's reading habits, which encompass the titles read, comprehension levels, progress towards their goals, and overall reading volume. This interactive approach not only fosters a love for reading but also empowers students to take responsibility for their learning journey.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Renaissance Next
No
Pricing Details
$7.25 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
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In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Epic Kids
Country
United States
Website
www.getepic.com/educators
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/practice-instruction/accelerated-reader/