Usability

• Resource/tool is easy to use
• Layout is clear and intuitive
• Layout is logical and consistent on all pages
• Students can exit the program at any time and restart from where they stopped

4

Imagine Learning’s home page is clear and easy to understand. Students can exit the program at any time and restart from where they stopped. It is self-explanatory

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NA

Flexibility

• Resource/tool  can easily be integrated to support a wide range of learning objectives
• May be used as a whole class, individual, or group learning experience
• Program may be used at multiple grade and ability levels
• Provides many opportunities for differentiation

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3

Imagine Learning supports student’s literacy and language skills. Students work at their own pace. This digital resource is designed for one on-one instruction. Student’s learning processes are differentiated .

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NA

Content

• Information is accurate, complete, and current
• Information clearly relates to stated goals
• High interest
• Varied levels
• Culturally diverse

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2

Imagine Learning includes language and literacy activities aligned to CCSS. It differentiates between learning levels. There is no evidence of cultural diversity awareness.

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NA

Assessment

• Resource/tool tracks student progress
• Assessments are appropriate and aligned to learning goals
• Provides appropriate and immediate feedback throughout instruction
• Program provides clear, teacher-friendly reports

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3

Imagine Learning assessments help teachers to monitor, organize reteach groups, compare growth, and create summary reports.  Assessments are aligned with state goals & CCSS.

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1

NA

Interactivity and Level of Student Engagement

• Actively engages students
• Text, images, and multimedia enhance interactivity
• Provides an instructional component
• Motivates students to continue learning  and master concepts

4

Students are engaged in Interactive multimedia presentations, videos and games. Fast-paced automaticity tasks. Students love to challenge themselves by beating their own scores while they play.

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NA

Support

• Online technical support is available and/ or an 800 number
• Provides a help menu and/or tutorials
• The manual is clear and thorough
• Resource/tool provides both the student and teacher with additional resources (websites, documents, lesson plans)

4

Imagine Learning has a support page that includes technical contact information such as an 866 number and an email address. It also has tutorial videos and FAQS section.

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2

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NA