Merit Reading Software

Review, MimioTeach
Emerging Technology,
and Innovative Uses.

Sydney Laub
EDU 214
September 28th,
2014

Merit Reading Skill Building Software Review

Name of reviewer: Sydney Laub
Software title: Merit Reading Skill Building
Publisher: Merit Software
Cost per lab pack? $199/per year up to 10 uses.
Computer compatibility/system requirements: Microsoft, Apple,
and Linux.
Appropriate grade levels: 4th-8th grade
Brief description: Identifies gaps in students reading skills and
covers concepts such as vocabulary, sequence, fact-opinion, factual
recall, inference, and author's purpose.
Curriculum areas: Reading Comprehension.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the software? The
passages feature topics that will intrigue the reader and motivate them.
How long did it take you to become familiar with the program?
It was as simple as logging on and reading.
How long might it take students? Why? Not long at all, the
program is set up very self explanatory.

Merit Reading Skill Building Software

Review (cont.)
__SA_ Program has educational value:
__SA_ Program is free from stereotypes:
__A__ Content is of interest to students:
__A__ Information is presented clearly and logically:
__NA_ Graphics, & audio contribute to the educational value:
__A__ Students would enjoy using this program:
__SA_ Program gives appropriate feedback:
__SA_ Students control the program's rate:
__A__ Documentation is clearly written:
__NA_ Teacher's guide is useful:
__SA_ Program in progress can be easily saved or exited:
__SA_ Program is user friendly:
__SA_ Skill levels can be adjusted by the user/instructor:

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Whiteboard
The Mimio Teach eliminates the
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It uses a standard dry erase board
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Additional Information
MimioTeach Bar Dimensions
375.4 mm H x 68 mm W x 38 mm D
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Whiteboard Active Area (per device)
Interactive mode with projector
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Standard aspect- ratio diagonal
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Uses Cloud
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References
Merit. (2014, September 28)
http://
www.meritsoftware.com/software/reading_skill_builder
Mimio. (2014, September 28)
http://www.mimio.com/en-NA/Products/MimioTeachInteractive-Whiteboard.aspx
Weaver, D. (2013, April)
http://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com/blog/?
p=1507#sthash.c 3frYXgq.dpbs