Bedrock Learning, review to date:
Functions well, clear and well laid out. Accessible.
Follows a pathway/block system.
Loads fast and smoothly.
Good feedback from users in China, U.S.A. and other teachers in the U.K. Data apparently clear and concise.
Confidence boosting.
Competitive grouping of students possible.
Runs on e-devices. Accessible in school and at home.
Looking at it from a student’s point of view:
Bedrock doesn’t appear to have a feedback function following an activity. It appears to give points and not correct errors.
It uses many technical terms and the language could be more simpler at times.
Accepts simpler words in some scenarios, but rejects other suitable words.
Functionality:
Can’t change students in and out.
Users:
Public reviews appear worrying, although many are written by students.
Alternatives:
Lexonik.
Others to explore & review:
Literacy Company
Flex, Advance and Cloud available (“rapidly improve reading, vocabulary, spelling and comprehension”)
U.K. standardised assessment for pre- and post-testing.
Lexonic Vocabulary online-based training & school-wide or subject specific.
Lexonic Leap supports English as an Additional Language learners
Peer to peer/tutor to learner style (Flex)
1:4 (Advance)
Lexonic Develop is independent learning, with face-to-face and pre-recorded materials
Lexonic Grammar is mostly online, with a broad range of materials
Excellent feedback online.
I have downloaded numeroud pieces to review.
LexiaUK (trial requested)
Rapid Plus (currently in our library) & Catch Up Literacy (reading through the guide booklet)
Webinars online
Pathways to Read programme for primary schools (KS2) only.