Compare Rapid Reading vs Showbie

Computer/tablet, Activelearn login, internet

Teachers will need an email address and username to set up their accounts. Students only need to sign in and create a unique username; no student email account required.

With a progressive web app and our iOS app, Showbie is accessible from any browser and on any device.

We offer valuable getting started PDF guides for teachers and parents. Tutorial videos can also be found for teachers and parents. We also offer several professional development courses designed to help teachers maximise the learning benefits on offer using this product. Users can also benefit from blogs, resources, webinars and conversations ongoing in our Pearson Schools Community.

Training isn't mandatory, but we're committed to making sure that customers feel confident and comfortable using the platform. Our Support and Customer Success teams, as well as our dedicated Learning Specialists, are on hand to help you make the most of your Showbie account.

It only takes a short time to set your pupils up on ActiveLearn and get started using Rapid Reading.

Showbie is easy to use and even faster to set up, so you spend less time managing tech and more time teaching. With just a few clicks, you can have your Showbie classroom set up and be on your way to teaching your first lesson in Showbie.

For school or district-wide deployment of Showbie, our team is happy to work with your IT manager to help get you set up quickly and efficiently. Working directly with your IT manager, we can have you up and running within 2 working days.