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Description
Tools such as text-to-speech, dictionaries, and translation features offer essential support to readers facing challenges, fostering both comprehension and self-assurance in their abilities. By providing these resources, educators can effectively share reading materials with their students and receive audio recordings of those passages in return. This approach not only encourages continuous reading, whether in the classroom or at home, but also helps mitigate the risk of learning loss. Teachers have the flexibility to distribute passages to individual students or the whole class via Google Drive or Google Classroom's sharing capabilities. Furthermore, the inclusion of text-to-speech, dictionaries, picture dictionaries, and translation tools offers additional assistance to students. They also have the advantage of recording their reading assignments at their convenience, allowing for personalized feedback from their instructors. The user-friendly dashboard enhances the experience for both teachers and students, promoting an engaging learning environment. Ultimately, these features create a comprehensive support system that can significantly improve reading skills and confidence.
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.
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Texthelp
Founded
1996
Country
United Kingdom
Website
texthelp.com/products/fluency-tutor/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/practice-instruction/accelerated-reader/