Integrated features include:

• Resources and links on reading approaches and assistive technology, (information)
• Structured guidance through reading session through reading session planner, note-taking guide, strategy reminders and decision support (tools)
• Implemented theoretically-based reading strategies, tutorials in reading and tutoring strategies, process and activity guidance (method)

Limited advisory system:

• Accepts and stores notes/data on individual student capabilities for later reference by same or different facilitator
• Accepts and stores information on negotiated goals for session and future objectives for facilitator/student reading session
• Guides facilitator through selecting future reading activities, by asking questions about goals and performance
• Directs facilitators toward appropriate reading material based on student profile and assessment
• Prompts use of strategies based on specific points in reading process

Varying sources and amounts of information through providing:

• Central location for facilitators to find and use Web resources related to reading approaches and accessibility issues
• "Layers" of information controlled by the facilitator related to reading strategies from simple hints, to text prompts, to elaborated explanations and finally, theoretical rationale

Reliance on:

• Both visual (iconic visual hints) and textual (prompts, explanations and rational) representation of information
• Information on reading approach is provided in tutorials, supplemental reading and on-demand during a reading session.
• Metaphor depiction of student reading capabilities for selection of appropriate Web readings

Customized information through providing:

• Facilitator section to set up student profile, explore strategies ahead of time or during session
• Facilitator access to previous session notes, goals and progress and ability to compare notes on a particular child
• Students primary focus in central location on screen, colorful and large images, while facilitators prompts are monochromatic and subtle to not detract student attention

Additional software implemented by incorporating:

• Prompting of use of accessibility wizards included in Windows software
• Accessibility applications such as Text to Speech and others to accommodate a wide range of users with various disabilities
• Information on a wide range of interface elements geared toward specific disabilities
• Drawing, flowcharting application tools to support the reading process
• Session planner

Implemented by including:

• Small tutorials (Skill builders) to support the reading process on topics such as word attack, phonics, write to read, etc.
• Use of the prompting cues, session planner and the use of the Internet as a reading resource for specific support in the Guided Reading process

Limited tracking mechanism that provides:

• Information on student’s progress, capabilities and goals
• Suggests to facilitator approaches, strategies or breaks at appropriate points in process
• End of reading session questionnare, to encourage facilitator to reflect on their own performance as a tutor
• Tracking use of site and reminding facilitators where they ended previous sessions
• As the Expert area, where a facilitator can consult a reading expert