Ready for Engaging Reading Instruction on the iPad?

DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile access to Istation's computer-adaptive reading instruction is coming to the iPad just in time for the 2014 school year, perfect for transformational educators who embrace mobile learning strategies and innovative schools that adopt 1-to-1 technology, "bring your own device" (BYOD) approaches and mobile computer labs.

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Throughout 2014 Istation will be transferring hundreds of instructional hours to apps and Web-based formats for multiple mobile computing devices. After the launch of Istation's app on the iPad at the start of the 2014 school year, Chromebook access will follow in early 2015.

Students will be able to learn at their own pace as they interact with Istation's cast of animated characters as well as swipe and touch their way through hundreds of instructional hours and activities on the iPad. Children with cognitive learning challenges and disabilities will be able to intuitively navigate and engage with Istation's educational content using iPad's flexible design and simple touch-screen technology.

For schools that embrace affordable educational technology, Istation on the iPad is a money-saving solution that streamlines instruction and assessments with instantaneous and continuous access to data. Istation's all-in-one educational technology combines computer-adaptive assessments, animated and interactive instruction, real-time reports and support for intervention.

Istation Reading is a comprehensive computer-based reading program that integrates explicit, direct and systematic instruction into subject-area content while focusing on critical skills within the five key reading areas. Already used by nearly four million students in 38 states and six countries, Istation Reading's computer-adaptive assessments and instruction present reading and writing in a fun, interactive way that motivates students to participate.

About Istation
Istation is a leading provider of richly animated and interactive computer-adaptive assessments (known as Istation's Indicators of Progress, ISIP™), differentiated computer-delivered intervention programs, teacher resources, Lexile^® leveled online books, instant data reporting and customer support, as well as professional development for use by educators and students in grades pre-K through 12. Istation's products are standards- and research-based, facilitating response to intervention, personalized and differentiated instruction and progress monitoring. The company's products are delivered via the Internet and Web. Istation's suite of products includes computer-adaptive assessments (ISIP) for reading, Spanish and math and an interactive, differentiated, computerized reading intervention program with interdisciplinary studies and content in the areas of science, social studies and writing. Istation is a subscription-based service currently used by nearly four million students in 38 states and six countries. Company information is available at www.istation.com or through email at [email protected]. You may also contact Kevin Sharpe at 972-715-3828 for more information.

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