SwitchTrainer vs ChooseIt Maker Player

SwitchTrainer is an application designed to learn how to use one or two switches. The target groups are children with physical impairments or a learning disability. SwitchTrainer for iPad is available in 2 versions: - SwitchTrainer: Only a limited number of exercises can be used. An In-App Purchase is required to use all exercises. - SwitchTrainer PRO: All exercises can be used without limitation. The aim of the application – apart from having fun – is to automatize the use of one or two switches to finally be able to use 2-switch-scanning. The exercises offer a range of different possibilities to learn, train and implement the use of two switches. Self-initiative and learning by doing are key components rather than reacting to given tasks and solving of exercises. Objectives: earn how to use one or two switches Areas of application: Nursery school, Early intervention Switch training Ergotherapy Children with physical impairments Computer games

The ChooseIt Maker Player App allows you to download and play personalised ChooseIt Maker activities offline. These may include cause and effect activities, assessment activities, reading and literacy activities, sound lotto and matching games, multiple choice questions, quizzes, communication aids and more! The ChooseIt Maker Player App includes sample activities which demonstrate ways ChooseIt Maker can be used to create a variety of fun learning activities using symbols, pictures and sounds. Simple presentation, clear recorded sound, text-to-speech and a variety of access options makes the ChooseIt Maker Player App ideal for a range of students. These include learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), communication difficulties, language impairments, physical and motor difficulties and learning difficulties. ChooseIt Maker Player App features: • Redeem and download shared activities (e.g. GNPXNX) • Play ChooseIt Maker activities offline • Access activities via touch, switch or eye gaze (using available Bluetooth switch interfaces and iPad eye tracker devices) • Progression and achievement recording ChooseIt Maker has won multiple educational awards including: • BETT Winner - ICT Special Educational Needs Solutions • CODiE Winner - Best Solution for Special Needs Students • ERA Finalist - Special Education Resource or Equipment Including ICT