Actively Learn

Actively Learn is a digital reading platform where students read a text, highlight it, answer questions, and discuss it with classmates in the margins. Teachers assign a text from a large catalogue or upload their own, add questions and notes, and watch as students annotate and respond. The platform turns reading into a social, visible activity.

Key Features

• In-text annotation and class discussion
• Large catalogue of novels and primary sources
• Scaffolding with vocabulary and audio
• Teacher data on reading and understanding
• Google Classroom and LMS integrations
• Upload your own texts and questions

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

The catalogue includes novels, articles, primary sources, and textbooks, with scaffolding such as vocabulary support and audio. Teachers get data on who read, who answered, and how well they understood, plus tools for giving feedback. It integrates with Google Classroom and major LMS platforms.

Actively Learn is free for individual teachers, covering the core reading and annotation tools. Schools can buy Actively Learn Prime, which adds more content, advanced reporting, and admin features, priced by quote. It is best for English and social studies teachers who want students to think in the margins of a text.

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