Easyread

Reading and writing is essential for proactive learning. However, many students struggle in this area especially if they have a known learning disability. According to Foreman, ‘if a student has to spend a lot of time identifying a difficult word, for example, it will restrict reading fluency and divert attention from story meaning’ (Foreman, 2008, p 312)

A program being used by some schools today is called ‘Easyread’. This is program especially designed for students who struggle in reading and writing. Firstly the program works out what area of reading and writing the student struggles with and then after using the program daily will help to improve their skills (Easyread, 2009) Below is the link to the website of the Easyread program: [|Easyread]

Teachers who use this program with their students say it is a great program and really improves their students reading and writing skills even if they are already reading and writing to their age level standard (Easyread, 2009). This program can be used on a daily basis in the classroom as a literacy activity that is very interactive and enjoyable for students. Teacher’s also mentioned that kids love how interactive the program is and they love being able to use the computers (Easyread, 2009).

In Australia alone nearly 30% of year 5 students fail to meet the reading standard for their age group (Literacy standards, 2011). On the Easyread website there is a link which lets you sample a free trial of the program to see if your school and students would benefit from the program. Below is the link: [|Easyread free trial]

References: Easyread. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.easyreadsystem.com/index/index.html

Foreman, P. (2008). Inclusion in action second edition. Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.

Literacy standards in Australia. (2011). Retrieved from []