We just switched to AR online version this year, NOT the enterprise
version no money. THe transition has gone very well. You can set up a
block of IP numbers to allow access from so you can eliminate testing
from home. We switched to the online version because we also use the
Accelerated Math, and Star Math all from the same company. The Web
based interface for controlling all the "stuff" has been great. We
also have them host everything, so I really have little to do with
making it work, which for me since the network version was such a
pain, makes the money we pay for hosting well worth it.
You are correct about the tests not being "transferable" or
combinable, which is a BIG problem I have with their licensing
structure. We pay a district amount to be able to use the software in
our district and them we pay building level fees for each piece we use.
If you have any further questions I would be happy to answer them.
Karl H. Hehr
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
515.827.5418 (W)
515.209.9767 (C)
515.827.5368 (F)
On Feb 14, 2008, at 1:35 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote:
I received some information regarding Accelerated Reader and the
Enterprise version recently. I noticed it's web based, with access
to ALL quizzes available (no more $3/quiz), along with vocabulary
and math skill building available as well (and to all lower
levels). Currently, our 4-5 building uses it, as well as our 6-8.
The 4-5 is set up using a network based approach, the 6-8 is stand
alone on a few extra ("older") computers set up in language art
rooms. This was all set up before me time, and I am now interested
in either combining the databases, going web based, or other options
available to me I don't know about.
Unless we merge buildings, I was told I cannot combine the
databases. (And it appears as if the tests are specifically "coded"
for each building.) The 6-8 teachers are fearful of a web based
application because they want kids to only use it on the computers
in their room. Both use it as a part of their reading curriculum
(from what I understand). We also purchased SuccessMaker several
years ago to use with our non proficient and special education
populations to build on reading, vocabulary and math skills. This
is a network set up, but needs the OS 9 to boot up--which they are
no longer supporting--in which case we will need to upgrade as we
replace computers with newer ones.
I'm just curious as to what others are using in regard to
Accelerated Reader, and any advantages/disadvantages to any of the
options mentioned above. If the Enterprise has Math, Vocabulary,
Reading software, and is part of the AR already being used . . . It
seems silly to support multiple vendor based programs that do the
same thing in essence (maybe). Esp. is stuff is web based. Also,
is anyone using the Scholastic Read180 software instead? I know
their doing their demo at the end of the month, but again, just
looking for feedback.
Thanks in advance for any info, and stay safe and warm!
-Jackie
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