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Pearson Revel has been a game-changer for students, allowing them to learn at their own pace and take control of their education. The …
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What is Revel?
Revel from Pearson supports students with note taking, assessments, and other classroom tasks, and integrates with commonly used LMS.
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What is Revel?
Revel from Pearson supports students with note taking, assessments, and other classroom tasks, and integrates with commonly used LMS.
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Pearson Revel has been a game-changer for students, allowing them to learn at their own pace and take control of their education. The software provides complete online access and cell phone compatibility, allowing students to easily access their course materials from anywhere. The dynamic e-text is interactive and engaging, keeping students more engaged in the content and reading throughout the semester. This feature has helped solve the business problem of student disengagement by providing a more immersive learning experience.
With its powerful search function, Pearson Revel makes it easy for students to find specific information in any of their textbooks. This feature solves the business problem of time loss caused by the time-consuming task of searching through physical text or even PDFs. Pearson Revel accommodates commuter students, making it easier for educators to run their classrooms more efficiently by providing a way to see what students are doing and what their activity is on the site. Additionally, this software is beneficial for the environment and saves money compared to physical textbooks. Through its interactive learning capabilities and multiple-choice questions, Pearson Revel allows for more effective learning that integrates supplementary sources which has helped transform classroom learning into an engaging experience for all involved parties. Finally, Pearson Revel's quizzes and gradebook seamlessly integrate with its e-text allowing teachers to assess student progress effortlessly.
User-friendly interface: Several users have found Revel to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, with a clean interface that is visually pleasing. This has made the software accessible to all learners, including those with learning accommodations.
Interactive features: Many reviewers appreciate the interactive features of Revel, such as audio readings, videos, and built-in highlighting tools and definitions. These features make learning more engaging and help with comprehension.
Supplemental material: A number of users found Revel helpful for digitally-based coursework because it offers an interactive e-book along with online manipulatives. The availability of supplemental material makes learning fun for students and helps them better understand the concepts presented in their courses.
Difficult navigation: Some users have complained that the software's navigation is challenging, and some of the tools are only available in certain units, making it difficult to navigate. The software is not always true to the physical text, leading to gaps in learning.
Poor customer support: Many reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with Pearson's customer support. They have found it unhelpful and a hassle. This has led many users feeling unsupported when they encounter problems while using Revel.
Inconsistent quizzes and questionnaires: Several users have pointed out that quizzes and questionnaires are not always in line with the content of the book, which can lead to confusion and trickery. Moreover, grades do not always sync smoothly with LMS causing inconvenience for both professors and students.
Based on user reviews, there are three common recommendations for Revel:
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Improve website functionality: Some users advise against using the website until it is fixed due to existing issues.
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Enhance integration capabilities: Users mention that Revel feels inferior to similar products because of its modern integration shortcomings.
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Prioritize backend planning: Revel is recommended for businesses that prioritize backend planning, as it can effectively manage and organize various aspects of operations.
Users have also heard positive feedback about Revel's customer support when directly contacted. They suggest establishing a good relationship with the regional sales representative for faster resolution of technical issues. Overall, while Revel is considered easy to use for both instructors and students, improvements in website functionality and integration capabilities are desired.
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Pro's & Cons to utilizing Pearson Revel
We use the Pearson Revel learning platform for both General Psychology and Developmental Psychology classes. The REVEL learning system allows us to do away with printed textbooks and incorporates learning activities into the course content. The lower price of the system (opposed to the printed textbook) is helpful for our students.
- The REVEL platform is easy to navigate.
- The content is customizable.
- There are many grade reports that can be run for up-to-date information on students' progress.
- Unfortunately, there are some videos that do not play, or situations where the video does not match the question content. These are bugs that should be attended to by Pearson, but although I have reported them (along with students), they have not been remedied.
- Instructors who would prefer to use only the digital text do not have the option to purchase the text without the platform.
- Because the text and software are integrated, there are no "page numbers" as in other digital texts which makes it hard to reference a particular section in a lecture, assignment, or presentation.
- NEGATIVE: The platform is less expensive than a printed text, but students can use OER's for free. This is especially important at the community college level where students tend to have less financial resources for education.
- NEGATIVE: After the course completes, the student has nothing to use as a reference. They cannot go back and view the content, nor can they print any of the content.
- NEGATIVE: The student pays for the learning platform and content which includes a large number of activities and resources. While this seems to be a positive thing, students (and instructors) can get overwhelmed with the number of activities and resources available. Some students won't use any of the resources at all.
I have used Pearson MyPsycLab in the past. I believe it was a better overall product than the REVEL system because the text and learning activities were separated, Students could view the text, then complete the activities. Overall, I think that both printed texts and systems like REVEL will be obsolete in the near future as content is readily available on the internet at no cost to the student.