Can I install PowerUp on a phone?
Overview
This article describes the reasons why the Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® app is not available for iPhones, Android phones, or other phones.
Applies to: Educators and Caregivers who help students log in to Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®.
Why can't I install PowerUp on a phone?
Program goals and objectives
Lexia developed PowerUp to provide high-quality instruction in a focused learning environment. Given the goals and objectives of the program (to advance reading proficiency in adolescent students) and PowerUp's primary use in schools, we developed the PowerUp app with an initial focus on computers, Chromebooks, and iPads, rather than phones.
User interface
In PowerUp, the amount of information on the screen is specifically designed to promote engagement and help students focus on the task at hand. Font size and spacing were chosen carefully to support the needs of all readers. To promote clarity of purpose and avoid involuntary actions, we chose interaction types that are relatively simple—drag and drop, single tap, etc. These details require more screen real estate than most phones provide.
Multi-paragraph texts
Some PowerUp activities require students to navigate multi-paragraph, academic texts, and these activities are not suitable for use on a phone.
Processing and storage considerations
Due to its robust content, PowerUp requires processing and storage capabilities that are not available on most phones. Program content includes:
Personalized instructional support
High-definition audio features
Visually engaging and motivating creative elements, such as 3-D animations
Interactive supports, such as pop-up screens, that provide increased support for instruction
What computers and devices can be used with PowerUp?
For more details on system requirements and supported devices for PowerUp, please see the PowerUp System Requirements.