My Talking Calculator vs iSHORT

This talking calculator is aimed at children to support learning of numbers and basic operations. The app is also designed as a compensatory-speech tool for the inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Thanks to the clarity of speech, ease of use and size of the keys this application is ideal for anyone who has difficulty in recognizing numbers or figures. The calculator includes: - The four fundamental operations (sum, product, multiplication and division); - Additional functions such as square root, percentage, exponentiation and so on; - The mute function that disables the sounds; - Graphical appearance selectable between various shades. The speech is also available in both English and Italian.

iSHORT is an iPad application designed to collect habitability observations (including text, photos, video, and audio recordings) from research study participants. Observations can be retrieved using an optional sync server, or directly through iTunes/iPad File sharing. See the "About iSHORT" page (from the gear icon on the New Observation screen) for more information on configuring and using iSHORT. This app was developed by NASA Johnson Space Center's Human Research Program - Human Factors and Behavioral Performance Element.