My Smart Hands Flash Cards: Alphabet Signs
This app provides fun, repeated practice on the ASL Alphabet signs. It works like the other apps in this series. A swiping motion moves youk through the deck of flash cards. Each card has an illustration on the front, labeled with written letters and the ASL letter sign. On the back of the card, there is a picture of a child forming the sign. A “watch” feature is available, playing a video that shows how to make the sign. The app includes two quiz game options. One tests the user’s knowledge of signs, while the other tests knowledge of ASL letters. A feature in this app that is not in the other options in this series is a video featuring all of the signs set to an original song. A free MP3 version of the song can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device that plays MP3 files. See and hear the song in the short video below:
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
This app has an auditory focus. While showing the letter, there is a song that accompanies the visual. For students that have hearing loss, it may be challenging to keep up with the music. This app would benefit children that are hearing or hard of hearing children that use their residual hearing well.