***Cynthia and Alison each won a copy! Enjoy!***
A new perk to the App Store is the ability for developers to bundle their apps which means a savings to us.
Mobile Education Store (I’m a big fan, but not affiliated in any way) recently started offering a bundle of ten apps for $39.99 including: Sentence Builder, Sentence Builder Teen, Rainbow Sentences, Conversation Builder, Preposition Builder, Language Builder, Question Builder, Story Builder, Tense Builder and Speech Journal . And it’s ok if you own a couple already. Going out to the bundled option, you’ll see an additionally discounted price that takes into account those previous purchases, gifts or winnings.
I recently had a chance to look at Language Builder (version 1.9, $9.99), an app aimed at receptive/expressive language skills goals.
Begin by creating a user profile which allows you to save recordings (multiple player profiles are permitted. Next you’ll select whether hints are allowed (and at which level 1-3) or if audio instructions will be provided. You also have the opportunity to choose from 11 theme packs, including topics like school, pets, sports, hobbies, or random.
Let’s play!
The student will see a clear, full color and modern photo and be asked “make a sentence about the picture.”
You might want a rehearsal before hitting “record” or your student might require a “hint.”
Hints:
Level 1: A fill in the blank sentence is provided
Level 2: A couple of words are shown to get you started
Level 3: An audio (only) clip plays with one or two words suggested for inclusion.
This app is more intriguing and interactive than traditional language cards and saving some sentence to see how your student improves over time is a huge benefit since you can hear things like speed, prosody—aspects that are lost in a strict transcription.
The app does allow you to skip a picture or import a photo of your own.
The static photos are great for inferencing. I’d love to see an additional version with some of those fabulous Mobile Education Store animations that would allow for a more complex, short narrative.
MES gifted me a copy of this app for review, but all opinions expressed are my own. I also have two codes to giveaway! To enter, write a sentence about the picture (from the app) below. You have until midnight EST, November 2, 2014 to enter and winner will be drawn randomly. Good luck!
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Thanks for the giveaway! Looks like a great app:)
The dad is going to surprise the children with a new puppy!
Their new adventure was just about to start!!
Then I would ask the students what they thought that adventure may be . . . what would the kids have to do??? etc.
Thanks!!!
Thanks for the give away!
The kids were wondering what dad has behind his back.
They are wondering what is behind Dad’s back.
They are waiting for their surprise.
THE DAD IS HOLDING A DOG BEHIND HIS BACK.
What is the dad holding behind his back? (formulating & answering “wh” questions)
Kids–happy early birthday!
The parents have a big surprise for for their children!
The children are about to get the biggest surprise of their lives.
The kids are going to get a wonderful surprise!
We have a surprise for you!
The kids can’t wait to see what Dad has behind his back!
Looks like a great app that will inspire lots of language/discussions!
“Kids, we have a surprise for you!”
Thank you for the review and chance to get a great app. The kids will play with the dog.
This app sounds like just what I’m looking for to liven up some therapy sessions. Thanks for the info and the give away:
The parents had a long-awaited surprise for the children.
The bundling of materials is a great money saver for those of us that work in the public schools and buy many of our own materials.
“The man is holding a puppy behind his back.”
THE CHILDREN WAIT ANXIOUSLY TO DISCOVER THE SUPRISE THEIR PARENTS HAVE PROMISED FOR THEIR BIRTHDAY.
i AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW APPS TO ENCORPORATE INTO THERAPY. tHANKS FOR THIS REVIEW.
The children are excited to see what Dad has behind his back! Thanks for the chance to win!
Mom and Dad have a big surprise!
The children were wondering what Dad was holding behind his back.
Had trouble finding where to comment… It sounds like a set of great programs! I plan to purchase if I don’t win!!
These children will soon be very excited!
The children are curious as to what Dad is hiding behind his back.
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