I love Word SLapP by Zorten. It is simple and straightforward to use and inexpensive. I purchased the app with one student in mind, and to be honest, have only used the app with him. This app allows you to teach vocabulary words related to a child’s environment and sort them by category. You simply select pictures you have previously taken and stored in the photo gallery on the iPad and drop them into the appropriate category. The app also allows you to record your voice in order to label pictures appropriately. Students are then able to select the appropriate picture when the target word is presented from a selection of 1 to 5 pictures. I have used this app primarily for building receptive vocabulary related to the classroom environment. For this particular student, the app was able to hold his interest for up to 10 minutes and for him, that was a long time! I can see this app being a wonderful addition to building vocabulary around a field trip or fun class activity.
PROS:
- Easy to use
- Inexpensive ($4.99)
- Easy to personalize for each student
- Various levels of scaffolding to meet student needs
- Teaches basic categories
- Teaches vocabulary relevant to the child’s environment
CONS:
- The app is based on an ABA approach to therapy so it is fairly rigid in how it can be used
RECOMMENDED: YES 4 out of 5 stars
May 8, 2012
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