Imagine Learning

Imagine language and literacy is an online adaptive instructional program that provides language and literacy instruction to English language learners and struggling readers through personalized learning pathways. The program originated from Utah, a state known for dual language programs and learning. Imagine Learning teaches reading by incorporating the five essentials of reading instruction that involve phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and academic language.

• Students learn to read grade-level texts independently and communicate ideas effectively.

• Adaptive instruction, multidisciplinary content, and real-world connections make learning meaningful and relevant.

Program usage

As with any online instructional program, progress and language development depend on whether the program is used consistently and independently. Students are encouraged to do at least 30 minutes a day three times a week.

Features

Imagine Learning uses high-interest texts, game-like activities, and fun instructional videos to motivate today’s students. Students play and earn points called booster bits. Once a student earns 1,000 booster bits, they enter the imagined museum for 90 seconds of fun activities.

Native language support

Imagine Learning provides English language learners native language support that phases out over time. The native language is used to provide directions so that non-English speakers are able to follow along in the program. A total of 15 languages are available.

Teacher Engagement

What’s unique about this program is the teacher support that’s required. The company only sells accounts to schools or educators that compromise to implement the program in a structured environment. Teachers are required to review student progress and re-teach the lessons that students struggle with. To practice and improve fluency, students record while reading embedded books. These audio recordings are made available to teachers where they can compare different recordings and review progress.

Requirements

As an online program, Imagine Learning only works on the chrome browser or via the Imagine Language and Literacy application. The program recommends that students use a headset with a microphone to record as they read, but this is not a requirement. When using an iPad, students can easily record themselves while they read as long as the microphone feature is activated.

How to Help from Home

Parents can help from home by encouraging and monitoring account usage. There's no need for you to help complete the learning activities because the program adapts to your child's language and reading level. Students should do the program on their own to reflect what they know and need to learn. Provide a device and routine to ensure students complete their learning sessions with consistency.

Overall Imagine Learning has the ability to complement any classroom instruction by helping students achieve reading and language proficiency. Higher account usage provides better results.

Adapted from imaginelearning.com