Community reviews for eSpark

Test results showed that each child in my classroom progressed in both reading and math by great percents. The students enjoyed the apps which were varied, engaging and individualized. The format of the quizzes were conducive to preparing students for standardized tests. Though intimidating at first, the students quickly quickly met and often exceeded the expectations set forth for them in regards to the quiz format with the goal of mastering the quest and moving on to a new mission!

My biggest concern regarding iPads in my classroom was finding time to locate good, appropriate apps. Because of eSpark, I am no longer consumed with such searching. I especially like how eSpark differentiates for every learner. Students who find school challenging gain confidence because they see a lot of success with eSpark.

This was a wonderful teaching tool. It helped me create personalized lessons. The students and teachers are able to set specific goals. When the goal is set, there are apps that are recommended. Some are free and some you have to pay for. When the student finishes the goal/quest, they get to create a video to show what they have learned. It could get pricey unless you always choose the free apps.

I love using this daily in my classroom during my center time. This gives me an excellent tool for blending small group instruction with digital courseware. It is individualized learning at its best. My students loved the apps that addressed the strand they were working on. The videos they make at the end of a quest show me what they learned while giving them verbal and presentation skills.

The fact that everything is read aloud and there are visuals so students know what app to go to makes it accessible to the majority of learners. There are light bulbs that turn on once students complete an app or video so they know which tasks to do next. It would be even more accessible to learners if teachers were able to choose the types of apps based on students ability levels (I know this doesn't apply to most settings but it would help create independence for even our lowest learners). Teachers already have the option to make the quizzes required or not in order to advance in lessons. The quizzes are often a problem for my students but I would like to be able to set the number of times that I want them to complete a task because repetition is key to their learning. It would also be great f they could favorite a video so they can go back and access it even after completing the unit it was in. Overall I am very pleased with this product and will continue to use it to differentiate my instruction and engage all learners.

Espark is an excellent teaching tool. First, the students love having their own tablet and a small place they can go to work. Second, the Espark apps effectively engage students and keep them having fun while they're practicing concepts.Lastly, Espark records student progress on the app itself so teachers can quickly view student progress at any time.