BLOG Assignment #1 - Demonstration #1

Lolita S. Siguenza

Get your students talking and reading with Smart Talk! This device guides the student to SEE a picture, HEAR what the picture is, and REPEAT the word until they’ve added it to their spoken vocabulary. Students then hear the word IN CONTEXT and are asked QUESTIONS about the specific word. There are sets of 150 cards in each box (Home and Family, School & Community, and Animals and People). Within each set in a box are 5” x 5” laminated cards. The device uses 3 AA batteries which are not included and an optional AC adapter which is sold separately. Slide on a card. Press the WORD button to hear the picture identified. The student can press the button repeatedly to practice saying the word aloud. When the LEARN light blinks, press it to hear the word used in context. When the QUIZ light blinks, they press it for questions about the picture. They will see flashing lights then teacher will redirect the student to press LEARN again to hear the answer. Once done they simply turn the card over and follow along matching the printed words to the spoken words. Smart Talk is designed for students in PreK-3 and is perfect for ESL/LOTE, Special Education, and Early Intervention programs. Smart Talk is excellent for picture identification and language learning. Smart Talk can be used with children with Autism, Learning Disability, and Other Health Impairment. Listed below are the sites where you can purchase Smart Talk.

Classroom Direct
http://www.classroomdirect.com
Smart Talk Unit Only List Price $69.99 Direct Price $64.99

Educational Resources
http://www.edresources.com/ProductInfo.aspx?itemid=180496
Smart Talk Unit Only $69.99
Smart Talk Complete Program $259.99

Educational Insights / Image source
http://www.educationalinsights.com/
Smart Talk Station $89.99
Card Sets $42.99