This document discusses game-changing tech tools for teenagers with social-emotional learning deficits. It lists iPad apps like Boom Learning and BookCreator that can be used to create engaging lessons. Websites like ClassHook and Nearpod are mentioned that turn passive content into active, interactive content. YouTube is highlighted as a source of high-interest videos that can increase student engagement and retention. The document provides objectives around using these digital tools for teletherapy and creating more engaging lessons for middle and high school students.

1. Game-Changing Tech Tools for Teenagers
with Social-Emotional Learning Deficits
Chris Wenger, CCC-SLP
Chaffey Union High School District
Wings Speech and Language Clinic

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Disclosures…..
● Financial: I receive compensation for Boom Learning and the
TpT store. I am being compensated for this presentation by
brIQht ideas.
● Nonfinancial: I am the director of the California Speech and
Hearing Association District 10 and currently the county co-
chair for West End SELPA SLP Council. I travel as a national
speaker for the Bureau of Education and Research (BER).

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Learner Objectives...
● List three engaging digital tools that target middle and high
school students via teletherapy with a wide range of mild to
severely impaired students
● Discuss how to create more engaging lessons for middle and
high school students using game-changing tech tools including
interactive iPad apps, YouTube and other web-based resources
● Describe how to easily search for no preparation, no print
materials online for older students

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iPad Apps

5. - Easy to create
lessons
- Dozens of mini
games
- Download
thousands for free
- Share w/ others
- Access for ALL
(switch accessible)

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BookCreator.com (iPad app too!)

8. - Create eBooks easily
- VISUAL support!
- Free (40 books)
- Great for social cognition
and language
- Executive function targets
BookCreator

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WEBSITES

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- Hook your students in with short
video clips. Highly engaging!
- Increase student retention to
concepts
- High interest TV shows and
movies to keep therapy fun!
- Eliminates having to spend hours
searching YouTube
CLASSHOOK

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- Turns passive content into active content
- Visual and interactive
- Discover (other lessons)
- Customize
- Track comprehension
- Time-embedded activities

12. Fun TV/Clips that target Social-Emotional Needs

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- Student-paced and answers can be
pictures..great for UDL
- BYOD: Any device!
- 5 different question types: multiple choice, fill
in the blank, open ended, poll, check box
- FREE!!!! (and tons of pre-made quizzes across
the curriculum!)

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- Fun speech/language activities that
are interactive
- Free account through June
- Make your OWN Boom cards (fairly
easy to do)
- Easy to assign to families and
students to work on their own
- Search thousands of pre-made cards
Boom Learning

16. Thank you!
Chris
Wenger
Instagram: @speechdude
www.speechdude.com