#1 most frequent
United States of America
95.2%79 installations of 83
What is Study Island?
Study Island, from the e-learning company Edmentum, is a learning management system plus e-learning content package (math, ELA, science, and social studies) for K-12 schools. Study Island is built for whole classroom and group sessions as well as individual practice/assessments. The platform allows users to analyze student, grade, school, and district-level performance. At the student level, it includes tools for immediate feedback and built-in remediation, designed to help teachers individualize instruction.
Categories & Use Cases
Top Performing Features
Assignments
Users can assign courses/curricula to individuals or groups, with due dates.
Category average: 7.9
Course authoring
Users can develop and assemble online learning content.
Category average: 7.8
Player/Portal
Students or employees can engage with content and take courses using this interface, which may be called a player or portal.
Category average: 8.7
Areas for Improvement
Compliance management
Users can identify potential risks and ensure that requirements are met and that certifications are up to date.
Category average: 8.8
Social learning
Includes features for collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
Category average: 7.6
Mobile friendly
Students or employees can access content from mobile devices. Course authors can develop responsive learning content.
Category average: 7.1
Who Buys & Uses Study Island
#2 most frequent
China
2.4%2 installations of 83
#3 most frequent
Germany
1.2%1 installation of 83
Study Island: A wonderful learning platform for students and teachers alike!
Pros
- Meets student at their learning level (I could assign different levels to different groupings of my students to better reach them where they were at educationally)
- Is easy to assign based on specific standards
- Shows a great representation of strong and weak areas for students and group as a whole
- Is very user friendly for both the teacher and the student
Cons
- Student logins can at times be confusing and time consuming for teachers and students alike
- Costs can be very expensive depending on class size
- Support can take time to reach when problems arise
Most Important Features
- Customizable tests and activities
- State Standards are clear and easy to use in building assignments
- Very kid-friendly and appealing to the younger audiences
- Saves a lot of time for teachers!
Return on Investment
- It has put teachers on the same page since we are all using the same platform
- It has improved student test scores and retention
- It has given us a platform to create and give student assessments in a fun way outside the typical classroom setting
Alternatives Considered
USATestprep and Kahoot!
Other Software Used
USATestprep, Kahoot!, Blackboard Collaborate
Study Island Can Leave You Feeling Deserted
Pros
- Fun user-friendly format.
- Engaging games for students.
- Easy to navigate for all teachers, regardless of their familiarity with computers.
Cons
- Cost per student can be a deal-breaker for teachers who cannot afford a subscription.
- Paid features are necessary to get the full value of the site.
- Student logins can be cumbersome for younger students to remember.
Return on Investment
- Students have another resource to review a wide variety of content.
- Student choice drives interest in pursuing review.
- Some teachers choose not to continue using this program due to the cost of student/class subscriptions.
Other Software Used
Google Classroom, Kahoot!, SplashLearn
Study Island May Leave You Stranded
Pros
- Aligns with the new Oklahoma standards.
- Data is easily found and readable.
- Games are fun for the kids.
Cons
- Questions are too difficult.
- Drag and drops are too in-depth.
- Needs a lesson every standard that summarizes everything in that standard within a 25 question summative test.
Return on Investment
- Years past we did great with it and saw significant gains.
- Kids get easily frustrated with the new changes in the program.
- Kids do like the games.
Alternatives Considered
Renaissance Accelerated Math
Other Software Used
Renaissance Accelerated Math, Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360, Renaissance Star 360
Encourages Learning!
Pros
- It encourages active learning.
- It makes students want to learn.
- It reinforces lessons from the classroom.
Cons
- The program would be great with seasonal games.
Return on Investment
- There are higher test scores.
- Students are more willing to learn.