We are in our second year of using Weaver Instructional Systems (Speed Reader and Reading Efficiency). The trial edition may not give you a complete picture of how the program might interface with your computer lab setup -- or whether it will meet the objectives expressed in your curriculum design. If you want specific information about my  instructional experiences using this software, please contact me off-list at  (714-564-4512) or [log in to unmask].

Melodye Wiens, Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA 

 

From: Johnson, Janice F [[log in to unmask]]

Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002

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Subject: Computer-assisted reading instruction

We have used Weaver for several years in our developmental reading

class. I am pleased with it, and the students seem to like it. I

places students at their level, and works on both vocabulary and

comprehension. It is much more reasonable than PLATO I believe.

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From: SANDY SAMPSON [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 9:45 AM

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Subject: Computer-assisted reading instruction

Does anyone have any experience with the Weaver Instructional System? We  are trying to decide on a computer-based system to enhance our developmental reading classes in the reading center. We are looking into Plato or Weaver. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for your time.