MeeGenius+Library

MeeGenius Library - An online collection of stories from different genres for elementary aged children.

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__**Strengths**__ Online access to children's stories Classic stories can be personalized to reflect information about the reader Interactive stories (when personalized) engage young readers Available for use on different devices: computer, iPad, iTouch, and iPhone First 12 books are free for new users Suggestions are offered for parents or children who are unsure of what new books to purchase New stories are released to the store each week Word-highlighting and audio playback are available Children can have the stories read to them or can read to themselves Makes books readily available and less cumbersome Kid-friendly website

__**Weaknesses**__ Limited accessibility on non-Apple mobile devices After 12 free books are consumed, titles range from 0.99 to 2.99 Children without internet or the required devices will not be able to access the books Higher cost associated with the items needed to access than the cost of the books themselves More selection of older books than more recent titles at this time Geared towards a younger audience

__**Opportunities**__ Young readers can find themselves portrayed in the story and connect to it in a more direct way Children can access and books that interest them Students could find the story that they relate to best and then personalize it to include themselves and those around them Can be utilized for a listening/fluency center

__**Threats**__ Costs associated can be accrued without parental knowledge if account is not properly secured