Thank you again for the very interesting and informative session today. I feel I am gaining a better understanding of AT and its value. Inclusive Education is about reaching all learners and this new technology is making it possible. These programs are fun, engaging, educational and lots of fun. Again it was neat learning through Elluminate. I was able to download lots of great apps. After the session I visited these web sites.
I also took a look at these other sites. For some reason I am not having luck engaging the play button on the you tube videos I've looked at so my blog probably looks boring for now.I will continue to work on this.
Star fall
There is a wide range of activities (including videos) for the early and emergent learner focusing on developing language skills. The program is very user friendly making it possible for students to explore independently.
Earobics--- lots of activities supporting early reading and language skills of various skill levels. I could have played here all day.
PBSkids-----lots of activities and videos for a variety of skill levels. I played the Cat in the Hat game, it was fun.
Raz-Kids--- online leveled books. I viewed the vidoe which was a level e book. The non fiction story had both a video and audi component. Both visual and auditory learners would love this site.
Tumble Books----A nice variety of ebooks with animated talking pictures for all reading levels. I was able to download it on my iPad.
Sac Browser---- It was nice to find a site geared toward Autism. There is a lot to explore which I plan to do when I have more time.
Tech tools-----Lots of interesting activities to explore on this site to support reading and writing including audio books. A great site to look at with more time.
I down loaded an app called Small Talk on my iPad. The screen presents you with a word or a phrase whatever you want with a matching picture, when you tap the screen twice a mouth appears and pronounces the word or phrase. This would be a good app for Aphasia.
After watching Barbara's demonstration on the Proloquo2Go I wanted to find out more about the product. This device would allow a wide range of students to both learn and demonstrate their learning. As Barb mentioned this morning it would support students faced with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, developmental disabilities, non verbal learners and apraxia. With Proloquo2Go students can learn to read, write and communicate on a daily basis at home and school with a simple tap. I hope I have the opportunity to use Proloquo2go some day. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a child's face light up when they feel that sense of accomplishment.
Alexicaon
I was able to download this app for free. This program would benefit non verbal learners with literacy skills. It could also be used to assess receptive language. The sound board illustrates real pictures with text. A word bank is created as each word or phrase is selected.
Tap To Talk
I would use this device with a non verbal student in order to communicate their needs. Both pictures and text are presented on the screen. There is an option to use text, sound or both. I could envision myself having a wonderful conversation with a student using this device. It is now on my iPad and ready to go.
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