Tap to Talk on the Nook Color

One thing that is very convenient for teachers is that many assistive technology applications are inexpensive or even free.  Even smaller, sample versions can be helpful for teachers to try out the new technology before buying it and/or trying it in the classroom  Tap to Talk offers a basic version for the Nook Color that I have downloaded to my reader.  I thought it would be a good idea to make myself familiar with it, as I have worked with students who use it in the classroom.  Below are two screen shots from my reader.

The application was available in the Nook App store.  As you can see, it comes with a starter album, but there are more free albums available, as well as the option to make custom albums, using the teacher's choice of sounds and images.  This way, the teacher can add images that are most meaningful to the student who will be using it.

I encourage anyone new to adaptive technology to give them a try whenever possible to make the introduction to the classroom as smooth as possible. I recommend checking out the website http://techinspecialed.com for descriptions and reviews of apps and programs that are out there.