Compass Learning

Megan Pabst
EDU 214-1001
June 17, 2015
 Software Review
Name of reviewer: Megan Pabst
Software title: Compass Learning
Publisher: Compass Learning Inc.
Cost per single license/lab pack/site license?: $2500 for a whole school
Computer compatibility/system requirements: Sound card with speakers or headset, Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.7 or
higher, Firefox or Chrome, Adobe Flash player, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave Player 10 or 11, QuickTime 7.6 or above,
JavaScript 1.2
Appropriate grade levels: K-12
Brief description of the software: Compass Learning solutions identify current performance levels, diagnose skill and
concept gaps, and draw upon literally thousands of digital learning activities to prescribe individualized learning paths for
each and every student.
Curriculum areas the software meets or addresses: Blended learning, ELA, Math, Science, English, Social Studies,
Electives, Intervention Solutions, Credit Recovery, and even Project Based Learning.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the software? Strengths: Individualized learning, helpful, simple, fun.
Weaknesses: Teacher needs to create pretest for each student to determine where they are.
How long did it take you to become familiar with the program? About 1 week
How long might it take students? Why? Only a few days. Compass Learning is very easy to access and simple to
navigate.
 Software Review (cont.)
Rate the program according to the following Characteristics/Criteria:
SA = Strongly Agree A= Agree D=Disagree NA=Not Applicable
SA Program has educational value:
SA Program is free from stereotypes:
SA Content is of interest to students:
SA Information is presented clearly and logically:
SA Graphics, & audio contribute to the educational value:
SA Students would enjoy using this program:
SA Program gives appropriate feedback:
SA Students control the program's rate:
SA Documentation is clearly written:
A Teacher's guide is useful:
A Program in progress can be easily saved or exited:
SA Program is user friendly:
SA Skill levels can be adjusted by the user/instructor:
Additional Reviewer Comments:
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 Emerging Technology
One technology hardware product that has educational value, or
canbe adapted for educational use is the cell phone or smartphone
Although a smartphone is not new, using it in the classroom or for
educational purposes is
Cell phones or smartphones can be used in the classroom to access
online dictionaries or other tools for language development
Smartphones can also help with learning educational content due to
there being access to online textbooks
 Emerging Technology (cont.)
The price of a smartphone, such as an Apple iPhone or a
Samsung Galaxy s5 Android Phone can range from
anywhere between $400 - about $600 new, but there are
plenty other smartphones that are more inexpensive.
You can find a smartphone at almost any place including a
T-Mobile, Verizon, or a Sprint store and also at Wal-Mart
Apple iPhone

or Costco.
Galaxy s5

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 Innovative Uses
An educational institution that is using technology in a
unique way to enhance student learning and achievement
is East Career and Technical Academy.
ECTA uses technology such as iPads, iMacs, and laptops to
enhance student learning.
The use of technology helps in the areas of problem
solving, collaborating, communicating effectively,
becoming technologically literate.
 Innovative Uses (cont.)
ECTA also incorporates technology when working on PBLs
and when showcasing students achievements.
All of the programs at ECTA heavily involve technology
use.
 References
Compass Learning Technical Requirements. (2013).
Retrieved June 18, 2015.
Rice, M. (n.d.). Tablets in education. Retrieved June 17,
2015.
Shihadeh, E. (2015). Compass Learning. Retrieved June
17, 2015.
Statucki. (n.d.). East Career & Technical Academy.
Retrieved June 18, 2015.