Directions: Fill in each part of the App Lesson with your own original ideas.

Please look at the sample

provided on the class website. Provide 3 to 4 apps/steps for students to complete along with a creative
title, helpful description, and relevant SC teaching standards.

Title:
Learning how to effectively communicate using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative
Communication) devices by exploring apps

Relevant SC Standards:
 1.1 Explore and create meaning by formulating questions, engaging in purposeful
dialogue with peers and adults, sharing ideas and considering alternate viewpoints
 1.2 Participate in discussions; ask and respond to questions to acquire information
concerning a topic, text, or issue.

Description:
This app lesson will develop a better understanding of how to communicate to others using
AAC devices for students in the 4th grade Special Education classroom
Instructional Objective:
Students will be able to communicate using apps on AAC devices by identifying pictures and
words in order to communicate to others effectively

Step 1 Content-Based or Skill-Based App: Students will be able to identify specific wants or
needs by tapping on interactive images that vocalize specific words
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go-aac/id308368164]

Step 2 Content-Based or Skill-Based App: Students will type out their thoughts or ideas using
a simplified keyboard layout to communicate more easily without being distracted by symbols
and other functions.
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keedogo/id915829477]

Step 3 Creation-Based (Learning Artifact) or Skill-Based App (Screenshot of Progress):

Students will create a short story consisting of a photo or video and some text, which can be read
aloud by a Text to Speech voice or your own recorded audio.
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pictello/id397858008]