Preposition Remix
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $9.99 | Smarty Ears, LLC | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
How to Use
Preposition Remix is designed for single-player use. From the home page the adult has the choice of selecting Support, Report, or Practice. Tap Support to watch the video tutorial, contact the developers, and back-up to iTunes. Tap report to see the data gathered for each client. A simple tap on the Practice button will bring the adult the list of clients and allow the activities to begin. Once the client is selected images are displayed on the screen.
An audio prompt tells the client what to do. If the written prompt is turned on, it will also display at the bottom of the screen. A “play” arrow allows the user to replay the audio prompt. A variety of images are displayed on the screen one of which will be in the target position. The user then selects the item in the correct location. A tap on the “done” button concludes the session and moves the program to the reports area.
Data Collection
When the session is complete, a simple touch to the home button brings the app to the reports area. A touch to the client’s avatar and name brings up the data for that session. The data includes: date of practice, activity, number of attempted targets, and percent accuracy. In addition, a Notes button provides the option to write a note about the session.
Preposition remix data collection reports can be emailed or exported to The Therapy Report Center for easy progress monitoring and report writing.
Customization
Preposition Remix has a “settings” button on the home screen. The settings button allows the user to select specific target prepositions or turn on all prepositions. Within the settings button there are also options to turn on and off written cues, repeat questions, and change the action for incorrect answers. Finally, within the settings area the adult can turn on/off the random question feature. When “random” is off the app moves through all 10 trials for each target preposition, which is ideal for teaching the targeted prepositions. When “random” is turned on, each selected preposition displays randomly which is ideal for formative assessment.
Purpose
Preposition Remix was designed to assist in language therapy by utilizing technology to present prepositions in a fun and interactive way. Created specifically to help individuals improve their mastery of spoken language; Preposition Remix is ideal for those individuals who struggle with following directions and correct sentence structure, as well as for English Language Learners. In addition, professionals working with individuals with intellectual disabilities may find the fun and interactive pictures a great option for those students who require explicit instruction for language skills1.
Features
Preposition Remix has the following features:
•Customizable
•High-quality images
•Over 20 of the most common prepositions ( 200 total screens)
•Data Collection over time for each student
•Compatibility with Therapy Report Center for easy report writing and progress monitoring
Reviews
Prepositions
72RSS
This app uses real life pictures and tracks data on receptive identification of prepositions. Great for data collecting.
Kid approved app
KSTraveler15
As a speech-language pathologist I use this app when working on generalization of the concept targeted. I like that you can select the concepts that will be displayed. Great pictures. Occasionally the app can be selective on where the correct selection area is even if the child is correct. I have a couple artic kiddos who select this for reward time over game based apps.
Convenient and fun
ariannaverar
This is a must for receptive preposition goals. Kids love the pictures. It’s so easy to pull out and practice certain prepositions or just get a baseline on which one kids need more help understanding.
Need very fine motor skills
Amf786
Bought this expensive app for a child with autism and when he is a millimeter off the intended object it provides a negative reinforcer. When an object is behind an object, the app expects you to be able to touch the tiny piece that is sticking out. At one time, there was a question about a dog beside a woman, when the correct answer was a dog pictured beside a little girl. For the cost, this is unacceptable and I'll be seeking a refund. Hope this review helps others and I hope the producers make the necessary adjustments to the app t make it more useful and accurate.
Use Often
Iner ettenna
This is a good app for teaching and engaging with the user without them getting lost in clicking through with learning. I like that you can work on specific prepositions then add contrasted learning with other prepositions. The only think I would change is the sensitivity of where you select, often little fingers get close but not on the hotspot and they don’t get it correct. This is a go to for practice with prepositions!
Engaging
KLBong
This is a fun way to work on concepts. Kids are really engaged and want to keep playing.
Motivating!
Jutesp
My kiddos love the surprise of seeing which instrument they have earned. Learning and fun mixed together like all SLP things should be!
Great app overall!
TaraSLP
As a SLP, I love using this app with my kiddos who need work on identifying prepositions. The children really like the pictures and use of the iPad to target their goals. My only negative to this app is that it requires pretty good fine motor skills for the app to score the answer as “correct”.
Great App with custom options
amrivera.slp
I really love that I can chose the prepositions you want to target. I also like that it gives multiple trials so that the child gets several opportunities with the selected positions. Great app for therapy!
Love this app!
Greenej
This is an amazing app. It’s simple and effective. Prepositions can be a skill area that is tricky to instruct and generalize but my students are highly motivated taking the work out of planning! I love that you can customize the prepositions to target! It’s a great warm up before sessions begin!
