gotalk 20+
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GoTalk 20+Presentation by Patrick, Sundeep, and Raman
Overview
1. Description
2. Features
3. Who Benefits?
4. Selection Process
5. Training Materials
6. Classroom Implementation
7. Student Resources
8. Constraints
9. Implementation Examples
10. References
Description
• Augmentative communication system
• All ages
• Picture-based
• Provides speech output
• Fosters development of communication
• Must use Boardmaker
• Tailored to any lesson
Features
• 20 message buttons (8 seconds each)• 5 recording levels• 14.75 minutes of recording time• 100 message capacity (played in multiple languages,
dialects, or accents)• 5 “core message” keys (12 seconds each)• Excellent sound quality• Lightweight• Inexpensive (roughly $200)• Built-in handle (easy transportation)• Fast record and erase• Battery operated• Durable• Many versions (4+, 9+, 20+, and 32+)
Who Benefits?
• Limited vocabulary, cognitive ability, and orthopedic ability
• Early learning tool for someone who is learning to use a voice output device
• Best for students whose goals are to participate in class activities, express themselves,
make choices, interact with others, and demonstrate knowledge
Selection Process
• Match to student’s abilities, communication needs, motor skills, daily environments,
and personal preferences
• The AT team must include at minimum, a speech-language pathologist, the student,
parents/guardians, the classroom teacher, and the SEA
Training Materials
• Youtube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1cWsk1y3NQ
• User’s guide (pdf):
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/sites/default/files/pdf/support/gotalk20plususer
guide.pdf
• Cleaning instructions:
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/sites/default/files/pdf/support/GoTalk
%20Cleaning_1.pdf
Classroom Implementation
• Connections between home and school
• Select relevant vocabulary
• Overlays and messages should be built to support students across multiple
environments
• Provide overlays and messages that are in correlation to the curriculum and classroom
routines
Student Resources
• GoTalk Overlay Software: Provides a
library of 1200 photos and
illustrations
Image symbol library with 3700+
symbols
• Wide selection of readymade
templates/picture grids
• Standard paper size of picture cards
for personalization Prevents AT abandonment
Constraints
• Requires pressure to depress message keys
• Keys lose sensitivity over time
• Requires upgrades if a student’s needs and abilities change More message keys means smaller buttons
More costly
Implementation Examples
• Youtube: Elliana goes to school with her GoTalk NOW AAC app for iPad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUwoiR2DKA
References
1. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?
q=tbn:ANd9GcQaHlTMsst9lR9Ut63gB4C5YrPB2VnTBpVarGoS46sv4Lz6OS_SPrtrRA
2. http://www.difflearn.com/product/GoTalk_20/assistive_technology
3. https://www.enablemart.com/gotalk-20
4. http://teachingintheinclusiveclassroom.weebly.com/gotalk.html
5. http://www.spectronics.com.au/catalogue/9241
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owtzw3PlDaY
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUwoiR2DKA
8. http://www.attainmentcompany.com/sites/default/files/pdf/support/gotalk20plususerguide.pdf
9. http://www.attainmentcompany.com/sites/default/files/pdf/support/GoTalk%20Cleaning_1.pdf
10. http://www.illustrationsof.com/1058040-royalty-free-choices-clipart-illustration
11. Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Second Edition (Dell, Newton, Petroff)
Picture References
1. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?
q=tbn:ANd9GcQaHlTMsst9lR9Ut63gB4C5YrPB2VnTBpVarGoS46sv4Lz6OS_SPrtrRA
2. http://www.difflearn.com/product/GoTalk_20/assistive_technology
3. https://www.enablemart.com/gotalk-20
4. http://images-pictures.org/high-school-students-clipart.html
5. http://amandahealey2.weebly.com/multiliteracies-pedagogy.html
6. http://www.attainmentcompany.com/gotalk-express-32
7. http://www.attainmentfamily.com/gt20
8. http://www.clipartpanda.com/categories/caution-20clipart
9. http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-user-guide-white-background-
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