Community reviews for eSpark

This tool is a cumulation of all the resources that are currently available on the web and applies the concept of repetition, scaffolding layers of knowledge as they go. It also incorporates fun learning visuals and characters and games that engage and keep the student wanting to continue.

I like the multi-mode approach. I would love to see more preschool level activities. I would increase the video presentations to include more "real" humans and not just cartoonish ones.

I liked that it gave a weekly update on student activity and achievement. It also gave small group suggestions based on similar student needs. I also liked that it gave "high fives" to students who had been successful and provided a reminder for teacher encouragement.

eSpark makes differentiation easy by utilizing multiple modalities to teach student concepts consistent to their level of ability. eSpark also provides backend data that helps identify where students may be excelling and where they may be struggling. t my students are struggling with.

I love eSpark. The kids love it. It offers differentiation because it meets each child on their level. It helps make learning fun. It helps push higher level kids further. It also really helped struggling students to get on level. It is a great tool! I wish I could pull individual reports that show me how much each student gained throughout the year. This would definitely help my end-of-year data.

eSpark is a great way to keep the kids engaged and learning, while I work with other students. They are able to get remedial skills, stay fresh with grade level skills, and even work above level. Every kid has benefited. This is a download and go program, super teacher friendly.

I love espark. It works with the students on their level. It’s a great differentiation tool. I get weekly emails with progress and so does my principal, which she loves! She always notices what my students are learning and how they are progressing! Students love the program as well.

Espark will be a positive addition to your learning environment. The interactive videos songs and updates help monitor student successes and needs. Easy to use. 5 stars

I like that it's individualized as well as engaging. Students are motivated to go on the site. I don't like that I can't choose or preview the stories and activities the students will see ahead of time when planning for instruction. That downside is not enough to dissuade me from using the site as one tool in my instructional toolkit. I also like that students in 2nd grade and younger have the option of having stories read aloud as they follow along. This is especially good for English learners. I wish there was a feature that would allow me to turn the Read Aloud on for older students as well.

There are so many things I love about e-spark. The kids are all engaged at their own level. The instruction is differentiated for me. So easy!!! I am sent emails with links to supplementary material to target specific students' needs. I know at a glance what each student is doing well at and where they are struggling. It is all standards based and goes right along with my curriculum. The best part, it's so easy to use!!!