Sight Word Superhero App

Sight words are words that children memorize to begin learning how to read and write.  If you’re looking for a fun, interactive app to help teach sight words, check out the Sight Word Superhero app! According to SightWords.com: “Learning sight words allows a child to recognize these words at a glance – on sight – […]

Khan Academy Kids App

Apps open up a whole new world for individuals with or without special needs.  (They are especially beneficial during rare times like these where schools are closed due to COVID-19.)  I briefly mentioned the Khan Academy Math app several years ago, but I haven’t written about the Khan Academy Kids app yet.  The Khan Academy […]

iESLp App

Looking for a way to teach new content or information?  The iESLp app on the App Store is the “most adaptable app, right at your fingertips, accommodating multiple groups and abilities.” The iESLp app makes it easy to create tasks, boards, and more.  It stands for interacting Educational Speech Language Program.  The app features 18,000+ […]

WordToob App – Video modeling for language learning

Looking for an app to make learning words simple and fun?  The WordToob app is a video modeling app that makes learning new skills and words fun for children of all ages. “Learning language requires combined information from the senses, whether just beginning to learn one’s native language or learning a second language.”  WordToob makes […]

Kiddopia App

Looking for an educational, fun app for your early learner?  Check out the Kiddopia App!  “Kiddopia is a dynamic app that runs the gamut of early education and teaches a huge variety of skills.”  It covers math, language skills, and more. Here’s the developer’s vision on the app: “Our vision was an app that would […]

Gaming is More Than Just Games

From gaming to smart home devices, assistive technology helps people with disabilities maintain independence. It also helps them develop skills at home they can use in the community. Ben Jacobs, the founder and CEO of RebelTech Consulting LLC, recently led a full-day training session at INDATA on the benefits of this innovative assistive technology.   […]