Real World Manipulatives on iPad

I will never forget the time I spent as a Paramedic Instructor Trainer (early 1990's) and my clinical rotation on a Brain Trauma Unit.

Here were people that had to re-learn simple tasks such as holding a fork and feeding themselves.  I remember one of the researchers telling me about the (then) leading edge research that conclusively demonstrated that handling physical objects makes a difference in brain chemistry that supports learning.

This leads me to one of my complaints about some of today's technology: Tech  can sometimes remove the "real world manipulative" from the learning and thus does not allow for a very critical early learning modality.

Now, before you say "hey, wait a second Yossie, there was a device that did...." I will admit that there HAVE been computer/manipulation interfaces that have been created..... BUT NEVER I HAVE SEEN ONE AS COOL AND EASY TO USE AS THIS!!!!!

I will let the below video say it all:

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As always, your comments and thoughts are solicited. Maybe you know of another product that we should know about. Please post them on the blog.

Regards...

Yossie

PS - thanks to Joy Watt at the Crossroads School for letting me know about this great product.  

Yossie Frankel
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