IOWA (KIWA) – The digital avatar named “Amira” is an online, interactive reading tutor that can be used in all Iowa elementary schools.
According to KIWA Radio, the Iowa Department of Education used pandemic relief money to buy access to the app for this school year.
Amira is designed to respond when students struggle with words while reading aloud.
All public and private elementary schools in the state will have access to the program.
KIWA says Iowa Department of Education director McKenzie Snow hopes this app will strengthen early literacy instruction in Iowa schools.
The app was developed by Carnegie Mellon University and can track each user’s progress.
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