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Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Founded: 1986
Country: United States 

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Founded: 2010
Country: United Kingdom 
Description

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

A student reads a book, takes an online quiz, and gets immediate feedback
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What makes GCSEPod different is that it is proven to improve your student results whilst reducing your teacher's workload....
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Educational Impact

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

build student knowledge88%
improve teaching efficiency82%
reduce teacher workload80%
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build student knowledge92%
improve teaching efficiency84%
reduce teacher workload81%
improve attainment89%
improve teacher knowledge68%
 
Recommended Usage

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Increased usage over time is linked to improved attainment above predicted grades.

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Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Neelam Parmar, Digital Learning: Students are encouraged to read books and accelerate their reading levels via the assessment/quizzes, making this is an exciting process and motivating path for them to progress.
Fiona Mansell, English teacher and Achievement Leader: I wish that there were more modern books covered by accelerated reader. The choice of books that students can read sometimes feels limited.
Dianne Hannan, Reading & Literacy Champion: A great deal to understand initially but is easy to use once up and running and provides great focus on reading and reading skills
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Age Range

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18 

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11-13, 14-16, 17-18 
Features

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Progress TrackingPersonalised Reading PracticeInstant FeedbackTarget SettingComprehension QuizzesMotivate Reluctant ReadersImprove Student Outcomes 

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LearningAssessmentLearning ContentHomeworkPlaylistsMarkingReady-made AssignmentsStudent ProgressCheck And ChallengeReady Made Assignments30+ SubjectsCurriculum Aligned ContentPersonalised PlaylistFlexible LearningMarking And FeedbackGoogle Classroom IntegratedMicrosoft IntegratedProven ImpactAccessible LearningAnalytics And Reporting 
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Accessibility

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Robust features 
Policies

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 

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Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 
Requirements

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

Accelerated Reader works on tablets 7” and larger, and on Chromebooks. No app downloads needed; just an internet browser. Tablets with resolutions below 2,048 x 1,536 may require students to scroll to see the entire interface. Performance may be degraded on single-core processor devices.

If using a firewall, proxy, and/or content filter, some changes may need to be made for Renaissance Accelerated Reader to function properly.

Browser cookies must be enabled in order to log in to Renaissance as a student or personnel user.

Microsoft Word 2007 or above is required to author content, including Accelerated Reader quizzes and articles and Star Custom assessment items. Note Microsoft Word Online is not compatible.

Accelerated Reader Recorded Voice Quizzes require a sound card or integrated audio, and headphones or speakers.

 

Access GCSEPod

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

Setting up GCSEPod is straightforward. With just a few quick steps, such as whitelisting a handful of URLs and integrating with your
school’s MI, your school’s digital lead or systems coordinator can have the platform up and running in no time. To make things even easier, every school is assigned a dedicated customer support specialist who’ll guide you through setup and be on hand whenever you need.

Once set up, it’s as intuitive as using Netflix or Spotify. Teachers can assign content with ease, and students can dive straight into learning without any technical hurdles. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into your school’s existing digital ecosystem, making adoption effortless for everyone involved

 
Training

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

All new schools are required to book in training with a product expert, this allows for a smooth implementation and for teachers/educators to get the most out of their Renaissance products. New customer training comes with can also include an onsite visit from one of our specialists, which many schools find engaging and motivational and allows teachers to see how their own pupils are performing and progressing. Taking this training allows teachers to get to know our programs but also start imbedding them within the school and follow our proven best practice routines.

After every training session we always send resources to the school which allows them to do in house training for twilight or INSET days.

Schools also have the option of taking top up training every year, this is especially useful to see how their first year as gone, look at annual reports or any changes, updates to the RGP platform from which Renaissance products and reports are access, and to continue imbedding our best practice. We can even work with new starters on complete overview of our programmes.

 

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In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

We can support you with training as your school needs, from online presentations, webinars, training manuals, best practice sharing platform and idea generation with our GCSEPod champions through to self directred leanring via YouTube videos.

 
Set Up

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

No installation - the school is provided with their own hosted website, known as RGP, and subsequent login details for all applicable staff/pupils.

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We can typically have your school fully up and running with GCSEPod within the week. Once the initial digital form is completed, it's as simple as uploading your teacher and pupil accounts, and you’re good to go! Our team is on hand to support you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and speedy setup.

Support

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 

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24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 
Home Learning

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Not available To parents 
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Renaissance - Accelerated Reader

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Renaissance - Accelerated Reader pricing starts from £996 / year

Implementation fee, including professional setup training: £1,361.66. Initial 40 licences: £996.00. Individual add-on licences: £6.00

Access GCSEPod

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Access GCSEPod pricing starts from £7.95 / per-pupil

For KS4 students in Year's 10 & 11, prices are from as little as £1 per student per month. All other students not in Year's 10 & 11 and teachers will receive access for free.

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