Reading
Languages
Last updated: January 23, 2025
To drive foundational literacy by helping learners improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
11 languages
Target audience: Educators and teachers
Category: Assistive technology, Learning activities, Learning content and
Grade: Early Childhood, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary
Works offline but connectivity for updates required
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How this product was evaluated?
Read Along integrates constructivist and behavioral learning theories. It promotes self-guided learning through diverse content and interactive features, fostering comprehension and fluency. Rewards like stars and badges encourage engagement. Its offline, ad-free design ensures accessibility and focus. The logic model links access to resources with improved reading skills, enhancing academic performance and cognitive development. Feedback builds confidence, contributing to global literacy goals.
Google’s Read Along shows a proven positive impact, backed by at least one experimental study that shows a statistically significant positive impact on the intended learning outcomes.
Different levels of research evidence indicate the reliability of the proof of positive impact. The tools featured in the Learning Cabinet range from:
The study shows Google Read Along boosts reading fluency, especially in Hindi (42%) and Marathi (20%). Beginners gained most, improving confidence (81%) and interest (83%). Offline functionality ensures accessibility in low-connectivity regions.
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Target audience
To drive foundational literacy by helping learners improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
We are not committed to a specific curriculum, but instead provide the content globally in 11 languages.
Read Along integrates diverse stories catering to various interests and levels, keeping learners engaged. It provides real-time in-app feedback on fluency and pronunciation, supports comprehension with tools to hear words pronounced or understand meanings, and allows learners to progress at their own pace. With offline functionality, it is accessible in low-connectivity areas and remains private and secure without ads or in-app purchases. Rewards like stars and badges build confidence and motivate learners to improve their reading skills.
Google’s Read Along fulfils the WCAG 2.1 level AA requirements
Evaluated using the Learning Cabinet’s rigorous EdTech for Good Framework to ensure safety, learning impact, scalability, and inclusion for all learners.
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