Auslan Tutor 2 vs Sandpit Talk

Whether you want to learn a new way to communicate with a deaf or hard of hearing loved one or are just interested in learning sign language—Auslan Tutor 2 is the best place to begin. Start your learning for free with the Key Signs 1 pack, featuring more than 100 of the most popular and commonly used signs. Then, grow your library as you learn through extension packs that are relevant to you and your life. Easily find the sign you're looking for by searching our library with an English keyword, the sign handshape, or location. All signs link to a range of helpful information on location, shape, usage, and grammar, to help you learn the language. This information is displayed on screen along with a handy video guide. We will regularly update our library and add more signs via in-app purchases, so keep up to date with changes in our shop section. Key features of the new and improved application are: - new signs, including up-to-date key signs, specific behaviour signs, descriptive signs, mathematics, and more - the ability to save your favourite signs and keep track of signs you are learning or want to learn - an improved search mechanism that allows you to search signs by handshape, body location, and state location - a video feature, which includes the ability to loop, slow down, and show variants of each sign - a daily 'sign of the day’ notification - the ability to browse signs by category - an enhanced alphabet and numbers display – and much more. The Auslan Tutor 2 app was developed by language and technology experts at NextSense, in consultation with our community. The app features well-respected deaf teacher and 2020 Deaf Australian of the Year, Shirley Lui.

Got an inclusion challenge on your mind? Let's have a chat. Sandpit Talk is a space for educators to think through a classroom inclusion challenge with pixel Craig — an AI companion built on the inclusive-education approach of Craig Smith, creator of The Universal Sandpit and educator with 20+ years experience working with neurodivergent students. Describe what's happening in your classroom and have a real back-and-forth: pixel Craig listens first, asks the questions a trusted colleague would ask, and offers practical, evidence-informed strategies for Australian classrooms — always strengths-based, always neurodiversity-affirming. Then, when you're ready, one tap turns your conversation into a simple five-step implementation plan you can start this week. Every plan includes a "look for" sign so you know each step is working. FEATURES • A genuine conversation — not a form. Pixel Craig reflects, asks, and suggests, grounded in strengths-first, environment-first practice • Five-step plans built from your actual conversation, ordered so step one can start tomorrow • My Plans — every plan saved on your device, ready to revisit • Share any plan as a PDF to colleagues, leadership, or your own records • Private by design: no accounts, no analytics, conversations never stored, and Craig never sees your conversations or plans • Designed for iPhone and iPad, with full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Sandpit Talk supports — never replaces — your professional judgement, your school's processes, and the team around your student. From The Universal Sandpit, used by thousands of educators worldwide.