Sound Touch

Features
Price $7.99
Age Range Early Childhood
App Type Learning App
Version Reviewed 3.35
Android Available?
Lite Version Available?
Help Provided?

Bloom's Thinking Process
Creating
Evaluating
Analysing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering

Adaptability
Includes pictures
Includes recorded voice
Includes text
Includes images

Review Comments
Sound Touch is just so engaging for young children and versatile too. The pictures in this app are wonderful. This app shows 360 images organised into categories. The picture are of animals, vehicles, musical instruments, birds and household things. You can tap on a cat and then continue to tap five times to see five different cute cat picture with accompanying sounds. The app opens up straight into the activity. I use if for early speech sounds - "moo, baa" and teaching vocabulary. This is a favourite amongst my young students. The pictures are of animals, vehicles, musical instruments, birds and household things. The words can be spoken in a choice of 32 languages. A lite version is available.

Review Comments

Sound Touch is just so engaging for young children and versatile too. The pictures in this app are wonderful.

This app shows 360 images organised into categories. The picture are of animals, vehicles, musical instruments, birds and household things.

You can tap on a cat and then continue to tap five times to see five different cute cat picture with accompanying sounds. The app opens up straight into the activity. I use if for early speech sounds - "moo, baa" and teaching vocabulary. This is a favourite amongst my young students.

The pictures are of animals, vehicles, musical instruments, birds and household things.

The words can be spoken in a choice of 32 languages.

A lite version is available.

Use	Rank (*)
First words		Ranked 9th of 26
Top Apps for Late Talkers		Ranked 4th of 14

(*) This app has been ranked according to its' effectiveness to achieve the learning goals and strategies listed. Some apps may rank highly for achieving a specific use and lower for other uses. Some students will learn and engage with one app more than others, because of the individual nature of us all.

Learning App
Learning apps are designed for a specific purpose. The authors claim to teach a goal, skill or concept.

Bloom's Thinking Process
Bloom's Taxonomy is classification system used to explain the behaviours important in learning. Apps range from simple memory tasks such as flashcards apps through to creative apps which ask students to create an original story or video.

Bloom's Creating
The student creates new ideas, products or ways of viewing things. Activities include making, animating, designing, constructing, planning, producing and inventing.

Bloom's Evaluating
The student justifies a decision or course of action. Activities include counting to check, hypothesising, critiquing, experimenting and judging.

Bloom's Analysing
The student breaks the information into parts to explore understandings and relationships. Activities include explaining, ordering, inferring, comparing and organising.

Bloom's Applying
The student uses the information in a new situation. Activities include implementing, carrying out, using, illustrating, classifying and categorising.

Bloom's Understanding
The student comprehends the new information. Activities include describing, predicting showing understanding use a multiple choice.

Bloom's Remembering
The student recalls information they know. Activities include matching, 'fill in the blank', making a choice, answering using a multiple choice, naming a group.

Learning Connection
How well does the app teach the targeted skill or concept? This is the area where we refer to current research and pedagogy to evaluate the efficacy of the app.

Authenticity
Authenticity looks at the manner in which skills are learnt. Authentic apps use real life or genuine activities. Students learn in context rather than in a contrived or rote fashion (such as flashcards).

Feedback
Feedback needs to be specific and result in improved performance. Feedback should be supportive and encouraging rather than negative. Data should be available to support decision making.

Differentiation
Differentiation is the ability to customise the app to suit the student. The ability to record you voice, customise text, add pictures and alter settings enables individualisation of the app.

User Friendliness
User friendliness is a measure of how well a student can use the app independently. Some apps are simply intuitive to use. Others include audio or visual prompts which support the student.

Motivation
All apps are engaging the first time they are played. However, students with diverse learning needs may need to return to the app many times. Motivating apps offer rewards,games or incentives.

First words
These are apps which help the child learn simple everyday vocabulary. These apps usually don't have text. First word apps should include words which the child uses or experiences each day.

Top Apps for Late Talkers
This is a list of the Top Apps for Late Talkers

Domain	Score	Details
Learning Connection	4	Sound Touch provides a library of wonderful uses which can be used for teaching vocabulary, early speech sounds, comprehension of language and much more.
Authenticity	1	I would like to see the student interact with this app. The option to record the child's voice would be wonderful for expressive vocabulary.
Feedback	1	Feedback is not included as a task is not performed.
Differentiation	2	You can choose up to 27 languages for the spoken voice. You can turn on voice and text in your devices setting. You can also lock the screen for a minimum of 4 seconds to allow time to work with each picture.
User Friendliness	4	The child touches the images and the pictures appear. The categories are listed across the bottom. I would like to see these categories named using recorded voice for children who are unfamiliar with the symbols.
Motivation	4	This is one of the favourite apps for my young students.

From the App Store

Developer SoundTouch Interactive LTD
App Store Rating (from 14 reviews)
Current Version Rating (from 14 reviews)
Current Version 6.21

Developer's Description
Award-Winning Sound Touch: Engage and Educate Young Minds Unlock a world of discovery with Sound Touch, the award-winning educational app cherished by millions. Recognized by Apple as “New and Noteworthy,” Sound Touch is the premier choice for enriching the learning experience of toddlers and preschoolers, loved by millions worldwide. Why Sound Touch is a Must-Have: · Award-Winning Approach: An engaging library of over 400 sounds from animals, vehicles, and musical instruments, paired with stunning photographs. · Global Diversity: Supports learning in 35 languages, making it inclusive for children around the world. · User Acclaim: Celebrated by families, educators, and industry experts for its innovative and interactive learning platform. Key Features That Foster Curiosity: · Rich Sound Library: Vast collection of high-quality sounds and images to captivate and educate. · Intuitive Learning: Easy navigation encourages natural discovery and fun education. · Exploratory Learning: Five variations for each sound encourage deeper exploration and understanding. Embark on a Learning Journey: Sound Touch is more than an app; it's an adventure in learning. Ideal for anyone seeking to introduce children to the wonders of the world through sound and sight. Download Sound Touch now and be part of a community that values educational fun. Your Feedback Matters: We are committed to enhancing the Sound Touch experience based on your feedback. Reach out with any suggestions or concerns—we're here to support your educational journey.

Developer's Description

Award-Winning Sound Touch: Engage and Educate Young Minds

Unlock a world of discovery with Sound Touch, the award-winning educational app cherished by millions. Recognized by Apple as “New and Noteworthy,” Sound Touch is the premier choice for enriching the learning experience of toddlers and preschoolers, loved by millions worldwide.

Why Sound Touch is a Must-Have:

· Award-Winning Approach: An engaging library of over 400 sounds from animals, vehicles, and musical instruments, paired with stunning photographs.
· Global Diversity: Supports learning in 35 languages, making it inclusive for children around the world.
· User Acclaim: Celebrated by families, educators, and industry experts for its innovative and interactive learning platform.

Key Features That Foster Curiosity:

· Rich Sound Library: Vast collection of high-quality sounds and images to captivate and educate.
· Intuitive Learning: Easy navigation encourages natural discovery and fun education.
· Exploratory Learning: Five variations for each sound encourage deeper exploration and understanding.

Embark on a Learning Journey:
Sound Touch is more than an app; it's an adventure in learning. Ideal for anyone seeking to introduce children to the wonders of the world through sound and sight. Download Sound Touch now and be part of a community that values educational fun.

Your Feedback Matters:
We are committed to enhancing the Sound Touch experience based on your feedback. Reach out with any suggestions or concerns—we're here to support your educational journey.

Disclaimer: The evaluations and rankings information provided here are based solely on the opinion of the author and are for informational purposes only. Families should seek professional advice before making decisions regarding interventions for their child.