iBraille Challenge

iBraille Challenge

Elevate your braille skills!

8 ratings
4 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 25, 2018
  • May 25, 2018

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This app offers a digital platform for students who are blind to practice braille literacy skills. It replicates four key test types from the National Braille Challenge, allowing for self-administered practice and skill improvement.

Braille literacy skill practice
Replicates National Braille Challenge tests
Reading Comprehension practice
Spelling practice
Speed & Accuracy tests
Proofreading exercises
Grade-appropriate content
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What's New in iBraille Challenge

1.2

May 25, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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Need option to give a negative star rating. Can’t even sign up to use it.

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The submit button will not stay on the screen. Can not “sign up” to even try the app

reading instructions after finding URL

I'll update this review sometime after I open the app for the 1st time, which could be a while since I don't often have sufficient access to Wi-Fi.
Just want to comment Re: reading the instructions and Re: finding the URL (Web address).

I am using A Braille Sense U2, 32-cell display, Perkins-style braille keyboard in Terminal for Screen Reader mode and VoiceOver on my iPad. I have a little bit of experience with reading parts of a few books in an app for the blind/physically handicapped on my iPhone SE, but the delay when scrolling is frustrating enought it's easier to download the book to the Braille Sense to read outside of Terminal for Screen Reader mode.

The way that the app description in the App Store is layed out: It's very helpful that the grade levels have extra spacing to make it quicker for me to scroll through the app description to find the incorrect Web address.
The fact that it's the incorrect URL is why I originally gave 1 star before finding and reading the app instructions.

Thank goodness there's a dedicated App Support button in the App Store to go to the correct Web address.

The instructions are very well written. There are a very few minor problems, which is part of why I'm giving a rating of 3 stars. 1 example is that under Feedback > Hardware Keyboards , VoiceOver has the char of character at the end of 1 item and the acter of character at the beginning of the following item (I'm not a speedy braille reader, so I tend to read Web pages with VoiceOver speech, moving item by item).

A few more comments:
THE FAQ is good, but it mentions that this app will be available in 2018 in the place where I found the app today (at the end of 2019).

Re: Changing Auto-Lock and, as the instructions point out, remembering to turn it back on:
I prefer when apps, such as the reading app I mentioned above and a few GPS apps for the blind, have a setting to keep the device
from locking while I'm using the app; then it's really easy for me to get back to using the default Auto-Lock setting by using the Home key (including using VO-h on a QWERTY keyboard or chord-h on the Braille Sense in Terminal for Screen Reader mode).
Of course, if the FAQs are slightly out of date, maybe I'll find, when I actually use the app, that the Auto-Lock feature issue is already handled better. than the instructions suggest.
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What is iBraille Challenge?

iBraille Challenge is an educational app designed for iPads that helps students who are blind practice their braille literacy skills. It simulates four types of tests found in the National Braille Challenge.

What braille skills can I practice with iBraille Challenge?

You can practice Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Speed & Accuracy, and Proofreading. These exercises are designed to mirror the format of the annual paper-based Braille Challenge.

Who developed iBraille Challenge?

iBraille Challenge was developed through a partnership between California State University Los Angeles and the Braille Institute of America, funded by a grant from the Department of Education.

What devices is iBraille Challenge compatible with?

The app is specifically designed for the iPad and requires a refreshable braille display for use.

How do I create an account for iBraille Challenge?

To create an account, tap the 'Sign-Up' button on the login page and provide your email address, age, grade, school, and braille experience. You will receive a passcode via email to use as your password.

Does iBraille Challenge have ads?

No, iBraille Challenge does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

How is the content tailored to different age groups?

Upon initial login, students select their grade range (Apprentice, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Varsity, Varsity), and all test content presented within the app will be age and grade-appropriate for that selection.

Where can I find more information or tutorials for iBraille Challenge?

You can find more information, instructions, and tutorials on the Braille Institute's website at http://www.brailleinstitute.org/ibraille-challenge-practice-app. Accessible instructions can also be emailed to users directly from the app.