Drop Everything and Read
Updated October 07, 2019
Drop Everything and Read
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Renaissance Accelerated Reader
We use Accelerated Reader school-wide to assess student comprehension and to motivate/cultivate life long learners. We can measure growth and/or regression in the area of reading comprehension when monitored regularly.
- Accelerated Reader gives immediate feedback.
- It provides clear and concise instructions.
- Accelerated Reader provides data to assist with instructional planning.
- I would like to see a feature that will notify the building admin that a child has reached their reading certification.
- I would like a feature that would generate a half size sheet of paper to include a student's username and password as well as their ZPD.
- I would like the rollover rights from year to year be given to the building admin versus the district admin.
- All positive!
- Perfect for individualized goal setting.
- It motivates the students to read.
I have not used or evaluated a product similar to Accelerated Reader.
Do you think Renaissance Accelerated Reader delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Renaissance Accelerated Reader's feature set?
Yes
Did Renaissance Accelerated Reader live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Renaissance Accelerated Reader go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Renaissance Accelerated Reader again?
Yes
Renaissance Accelerated Reader Feature Ratings
Using Renaissance Accelerated Reader
22 - We are the largest K - 5 Public School in my district.
1 - The Library Media Specialist is the only in-house support we have for Renaissance Accelerated Reader on an on-going basis.
- To motivate students to read.
- Assess student comprehension.
- To foster a love for reading
- We have used Accelerated Reader to bring excitement to reading.
- We have hosted school-wide read-a-thons using Accelerated Reader.
- We have used Accelerated Reader to reward students with local restaurant coupons for meeting their goal.
- We are often brainstorming new ways in which to use Accelerated Reader.
Evaluating Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Competitors
- Prior Experience with the Product
The use of this program fosters a love for reading while also providing rewards for students for reading achievement.
No changes.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader Implementation
- Implemented in-house
- Rolling students over for the new school year is the only issue.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader Training
- no training
Yes. The product was easy to learn without training. I would only suggest this for users who are tech saavy.
Configuring Renaissance Accelerated Reader
One thing is to set up classes by homeroom not by grade level.
Not at this time.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
I called customer service to find out why some of our media specialist could not generate reports needed. The customer service representative explained the solution. She walked me through the steps to correct the issue. She was friendly and patient throughout the call. Kudos to the Renaissance Learning Customer Service team.
Using Renaissance Accelerated Reader
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Generating reports is fairly easy.
- The goal setting calculator is a jewel.
- Setting up the new school year and rolling over our students is the most cumbersome to perform using Renaissance Accelerated Reader.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader Reliability
Integrating Renaissance Accelerated Reader
- myON
We have used both myON and AR together. This is easier now that both programs are powered by Renaissance.
- Javascript widgets
no
None at this time.
Relationship with Renaissance Learning
Not sure.
Not at this time.