Ooka Developer Apps

WHAT IS OOKA ISLAND?Ooka Island is an adaptive, game-based learn to read program forkindergarten and beyond that develops strong early reading skillsthrough 24 levels of educational activities and 85 ebooks. MakeOoka Island a regular part of your reading routine and graduate aconfident, fluent reader.WHY DOES IT WORK?RESEARCH-BASED: Built on 25 years of research, Ooka Island teachesthe five foundational reading skills necessary to become a fluentreader: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency andcomprehension.GAME-BASED: Every student is a hero tasked with helping the OokaElves learn how to read. Ooka Island uses storytelling, 3Danimation, game-based learning strategies, and motion eventtechnology.ADAPTIVE: Ooka Island plots a personalized path to ensure eachchild is building a solid foundation in reading.DATA-DRIVEN: Real-time reports provide a detailed picture of wherea child is excelling or struggling in reading.ALIGNED: Ooka Island aligns with many provincial language curriculaand state language standards for Kindergarten and Grade 1, as wellas Head Start learning outcomes.HOW DOES IT WORK?· A UNIQUE LEARNING FLOW CYCLE: Ooka Island has three parts thatcycle through until program completion. Part 1 is 20 minutes ofphonological development where a child is guided through a varietyof activities that teach research-based concepts such as phonemicawareness and blending sounds. Part 2 is focused on reading forcomprehension. Ooka Island includes 85 leveled ebooks withhighlighting and supportive narration. Students read each booktwice, followed by activities. Part 3 is Free Play! Students choosewherever they want to go and cross-curricular learning isencouraged.· EVERYONE STARTS AT LEVEL 1: As each child spends time on theprogram, our adaptive reading platform uses continuous formativeassessment to adjust instruction and adapt to individual readinglevels.· FREE TRIAL: Download the app to play for FREE. Our free trial isintended to provide an idea of the program’s structure and a feelfor the game.· LOGIN WITH AN EXISTING ACCOUNT: Your account can be used acrossmultiple devices.· WI-FI OR CELLULAR DATA IS REQUIRED: Ooka Island cannot be playedoffline.NEED HELP?· Contact us at support@ookaisland.com or search our 24/7 SupportDesk at http://support.ookaisland.com