UNIT3- WHAT IS PROLOQUO2GO AND MYTALK?
What are ProLoQuo2go and Mytalk?
This unit will give you an understanding of two applications that can be used on the Ipad for communication.
Click on the following links and review each applications. In the first unit we discussed what to look for within an application. Please use that information to analyze each website. ProLoQuo2go:ProLoQuo2go my talk tools: mytalktools
ProLoQuo2go: is an augmentative communication application that can be used as a companion to a table top device or as a users dedicated AAC device. This application is communication support that runs on the Iphone, Ipod touch or Ipad. It can be used on multiple devices if needed and has numerous features. ProLoQuo2go has a vocabulary of over 7000 items. It also has a choice of list or grid view on the screen. It's text to speech and has close to 8000 built-in symbols. It's an easy application to use which allows users to easily cut and past items and has extensive customized options.
Here is a video of a young boy using the application ProLoQuo2go
Mytalktools: Was created by the parents of a child with special needs. This application is affordable and easy to use. This application is an augmentative communication app which can be used on Iphone, Ipod touch and Ipad. This application is customizable and also offers a large number of vocabulary.
Here is a video of a girl using the application mytalktools
Activities
Assessment
What is ProLoQuo2go?
What is Mytalk?
What are the differences between the two applications?
What stood out to you watching the video on ProLoQuo2go? What is an advantage using this device?
What stood out to you in the video of MyTalk and what advantages were seen using this application?
For further information on these applications please go to www.Youtube.com and type in the word ProLoQuo2go and watch how many students with disabilities use this application for everyday life. Same goes for MyTalk. These videos will help you get a visual picture of using these applications.
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