Students are the main focus of ePEARL, that is why they can:

• Set goals
• Record a reading
• Attach multimedia files
• Manage entries
• Share work
• Give and receive feedback
• Reflect on learning
• Present selected work

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Level 2 is designed for students in grades 3-6 (Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 in Quebec). The design is more mature, but more importantly, the possibilities are greater within a Level 2 environment. Here, students can manage their files, customize their ePEARL, and allow peers to view and comment on their entries.

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They set general goals for the term, specific goals for each entry and strategies for achieving their goals. They are encouraged to reflect on their own work, and to provide meaningful feedback on their peers' work. There is also a handy "Parent Mode" that lets parents and students browse through ePEARL together while allowing parents to make comments in designated places.

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In order to support students while they do their work and to help them practice self-regulation, ePEARL has a Multi-Page mode. This feature supports students by walking them through the Planning-Doing-Reflecting cycle. Students are presented with small chunks of manageable tasks as well as detailed instruction about the tasks at hand.