CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider
for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics
practice to foundational reading instruction this school year. This
update strengthens eSpark's already strong alignment with the
science of reading.
The eSpark Reading Lab uses advanced speech
recognition technology to provide 1:1 phonics support and
practice.
The eSpark Reading Lab brings advanced speech recognition
and analysis technologies to the award-winning eSpark platform,
beginning with a six-week phonics scope and sequence for the
back-to-school season. The Reading Lab analyzes students' speech
patterns to provide detailed instruction, practice, and reporting
on individual phonemes, giving teachers an unprecedented window
into where students are on their early reading journeys.
eSpark introduced more than 50,000 teachers to the benefits of
generative AI during the 2023-2024 school year through uniquely
personalized activities like Choice Texts, Choice Math, and an
AI-powered writing tutor. The company then turned to one of the
highest priorities in education today–foundational reading
instruction–and worked closely with teachers to identify where they
needed the most support.
"To think about having a sentence on the screen, a child reading
that, and eSpark providing immediate feedback and instruction on
individual sounds and putting those sounds together…That's
basically teaching [my students] how to read," said Michigan teacher Michelle VanGilder. "To have something like that
to support kids who aren't reading as much at home and have limited
classroom time to practice is amazing."
As teachers adapt to a generation of students who are "built
differently" post-pandemic, it has become crucial to differentiate
instruction beyond just leveling content. eSpark's Reading Lab is
the newest example of how technology can ease the burden on
teachers for time-intensive 1:1 support, while also fostering a
love of reading with engaging, responsive, highly personalized
activities.
"Teachers dedicate a huge amount of time and energy to helping
students learn and love reading, but it's tough to give each
student one-on-one attention in a busy classroom," said
Ray Lyons, eSpark's VP of Product.
"With Reading Lab, we're excited to offer this new technology that
assesses students and gives personalized feedback and phonics
support, so teachers can spend more quality time in small
groups."
A free trial of the eSpark Reading Lab is available now for all
first-time signups and returning teachers. Learn more and get
started at https://www.esparklearning.com/product/reading-lab/.
About eSpark: eSpark is a leading provider of
standards-aligned Math and ELA curriculum for enrichment,
intervention and acceleration. eSpark is used in over 14,000
schools spanning all 50 states and meets all evidence-based
intervention requirements under ESSA.
Contact: Kelsey Jern,
kelsey@esparklearning.com
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