Lexia
This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Lexia in the Top 15 Software mentioned by Elementary Teachers list. I was particularly interested in this tool because I know it is utilized very frequently in elementary schools in Spokane Public Schools. I also think that this tool could be used for event 4, 5, and 7 in our 7 Events Framework.
Lexia is an adaptive literacy tool that students can get on and have lessons to complete about various literacy components. Students work independently on lessons that ENGAGE them, they act as explorers and travel to different countries with corresponding lessons. Teachers and schools also get to see real-time data to give feedback and differentiate instruction.
Lexia is a reading program that supports K-12 students with the following skills in a personalized learning pathway and is encouraged for 30 minutes 3 times per week or more:
• Reading Foundations
• Language (Grammar, Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary)
• Comprehension
• Listening
(https://www.spokaneschools.org/cms/lib/WA50000187/Centricity/Domain/13/SPS%20Online%20Learning%20at%20Home.pdf)
Overall, it is hard for me to determine the ease of use because I wasn't able to explore the tool. But, knowing the fact that many districts across Washington have partnered with Lexia, it must be easy enough to use. Especially if kindergartners can do it!
It seems like this tool has a decent amount of versatility. It is strictly literacy, but it covers many different literacy components and for many different grade levels.
And finally, I think the overall likelihood of using this tool in my classroom is very high! It is a widely used website, so I think I will definitely use it in my future classroom.
Hi Carly,
ReplyDeleteLexia is an interesting tool. So many districts use it, but I don't think it's as customizable as other apps, or softwares. I believe its based around curriculum for elementary level, and the students work through it and the software lexia moves the student along for what is appropriate to them depending on how they're doing. For example, if a student is not doing his work, and someone "helps" him do it, the future lessons may become too difficult. Because an adult had no problem getting through those levels, so the software moved him up and gave more challenging levels. I think its cool for extra practice and exposure, however I do not think it should be an obligation.