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RedShelf vs. Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RedShelf

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ARedShelf is an eTextbook platform. For Publishers, RedShelf offers a content distribution network and market intelligence; for schools, it offers a digital content platform campus bookstores can use to provide affordable, accessible texts, with reporting and analytics for instructors to track student usage; for students, RedShelf provides an online eReader with collaboration tools to read, highlight, and take notes on eTextbooks.N/A

    Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ARosetta Stone says it offers innovative, technology-driven language, literacy and brain-fitness solutions are used by millions of individuals and thousands of schools, businesses, government organizations around the world.

    $189

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    RedShelfRosetta Stone Language Learning Software
    Editions & Modules
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    12 Months - Unlimited Languages
    $7.99 ($95.88)
    per month (due at sign up)
    3 Month
    $11.99 ($35.97)
    per month (due at sign up)
    Lifetime - Unlimited Languages
    $189.00
    one-time fee
    Lifetime Plus - Unlimited Languages, Includes 12 Months of Unlimited Group Coaching
    $299.00
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RedShelfRosetta Stone Language Learning Software
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    User Ratings
    RedShelfRosetta Stone Language Learning Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
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    Usability
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    7.3
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    RedShelfRosetta Stone Language Learning Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    RedShelf
    RedShelf has been great in a higher ed environment to help connect students to textbook and publisher materials. It has helped make the process of purchasing/accessing those materials so much easier for students. I am at an institution now where we don't have RedShelf, and the faculty and students are regularly frustrated with this process, so I'll be looking to get us a license here soon. RedShelf is particularly useful if instructors are using various different types of materials from different publishers. However, if an institution was only using Cengage Unlimited for example (that is a service where students will just pay for access to that site and all the books/materials for all of their courses would be accessible on there), that would be a time where I would think RedShelf wouldn't provide you with as much benefit. That being said, we may be using RedShelf in a very specific manner, and it may be able to provide us more ability/features that we haven't taken full advantage of.
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    Rosetta Stone
    While there are things that Rosetta Stone could do to help the teachers and district with providing educational data, I have seen a tremendous improvement in many beginning ELLs. This program has given them the confidence to move from silence in the classroom to be able to share their thoughts and demonstrate their grasp of the class material.
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    Pros
    RedShelf
    • Provides access with or without internet connection to read your books.
    • You can access the application from your mobile device, tablets, or desktop computers.
    • Streamlines the distribution of e-books, e-textbooks, and other digital content.
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    Rosetta Stone
    • It provides real pictures, cartoons and illstrations to creat an actual scene.
    • It has different levels of lessions, good for we beginners.
    • Analogies help me understand the word better!
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    Cons
    RedShelf
    • Waiting for a course management tool to streamline the process. It's in the works and a tall order since all clients approach the process differently.
    • A little bit of a stumble with a recent software rollout for day one access roll out, but at least it was intuitive to work through
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    Rosetta Stone
    • the price is a little expensive. could offer better group discounts for multi users
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    Usability
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    Rosetta Stone
    Rosetta Stone is a very comprehensive program with several different components. In truth after an initial orientation by a teacher, students (adults or school children) are able to use the software and navigate through its sections.
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    Support Rating
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    Rosetta Stone
    There is no real accountability to learning since users can click the "show answers" button through the entire program--although I wouldn't recommend getting rid of the "show answers" button either because coming up with the verbatim expressions the program demands would be nearly impossible without being fed the answers.
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    Alternatives Considered
    RedShelf
    I don't believe I'd used many products that are similar to RedShelf.
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    Rosetta Stone
    In the past, I have tried iReady, Edmentum, and others; however, Rosetta Stone has by and far provided the best success in my classroom with helping the newcomers and beginning English language learners. Most of the other programs did not start close enough to the basics for these students to be able to build the confidence they needed to gain success with the program.
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    Return on Investment
    RedShelf
    • It is a great provider of affordable digital learning materials that help improve teaching and learning through technology.
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    Rosetta Stone
    • Positive: It helps me have a better communication with colleagues.
    • Positive: It helps me understand our projects better.
    • Positive: It will potentially add more possibilities to the promotion in the future.
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