My Access Home Edition, from Vantage Learning
Summary and Rating: 4. So far, we are enjoying using My Access as a supplemental writing program for my ninth grader. This is an internet subscription based program, with a computer system using artificial intelligence to recommend lessons, set writing goals and prompts, and grade my child’s writing in a similar way to what ALEKS does for us in math. While there are some kinks, my son has done more writing than he would without it…so, that’s a winner for me. My Access has several editions and add-on packs. Today, I am reviewing the Home Edition.
My child likes the exercises and charts
Some things I like about My Access:
- My Access can be used by students from 8-18 (as well as parents)
- It can automatically create writing lessons–it has 90 already loaded writing topics for three different age groups (8-10, 11-14, and 15-18)
- Or, parents can add in their own writing lessons
- You get immediate essay scoring and individualized feedback
- My Access creates revision plans based on strengths and weaknesses
- Kids improve writing skills in a fun way with motivating activities, and parents can specify awards for points.
- You can share your writing portfolio with others (like grandparents!)
To see how My Access works, choose from several demonstration videos, here.
Personally, it is easy for me to use this system as my son is older. I think it is a great idea to be able to add motivations! My son enjoys the independence he has working with the program and I get a bit of a grading break. That being said, we have to keep in mind that writing is subjective, and sometimes I do not agree with the computer.
I like that my son does not seem to consider this work:)
I like it that My Access sends me a weekly “report” on Nick’s progress. That is a great reminder for me to keep up. Also, My Access sends out a newsletter with language arts ideas and recommendations, and updates on their system and products. Frankly, I think My Access is in the early stages of growth and has great potential.
My Access Home Edition is available as a one year subscription for up to three students for $99.95, or up to six students for $129.95.
For more information about this program, please visit them at www.vantagelearning.com/home.
To see what my TOS crewmates have to say, click here!
A subscription to MY Access! was provided to me for the purpose of my review. I received no compensation and I have expressed my unbiased opinion on this product.
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