ConversationBuilderTeen

if you've purchased the version for younger kids you should know that this version provides more specific explanations for "incorrect" answers", a big improvement in my book. I noticed one reviewer complained about explicit content, but perhaps was not aware that adult controls are available to lock the teen out of explicit content. I like the option to use the drug/alcohol/sex related conversations. Teens are exposed to conversations like "i cant believe I cant believe i slept with him" on tv or movies if not in real life. By having this material available it opens the door to discussion about those topics, even if the teen is not exposed to those types of conversations personally. Obviously professionals would seek parent agreement before on explicit content.

This has great and relevant topics for teenagers. This is a helpful tool to teach conversation skills and expand conversations and discussions. I like the multiple choice and ability to record the voices so that they can be sent to others. It's also great for articulation practice!!

I purchased this to use with teens and in one of the scenarios a girl says, "I can't believe I slept with him. " This is very inappropriate and users should be warned that the content is explicit.

This app has it all. I use it with teenagers with hearing loss. It allows for auditory comprehension work, has written stimuli to be paired with auditory, allows for speech practice and students' use of taped responses for making judgements and corrections. The pragmatics work is the icing on the cake. For my students, some of the speech is too rapid. I wish I could change the rate of speech in settings but overall it is a fabulous therapy tool.

I like the topics, ability to record conversational turns. I would like more feedback given for incorrect answers--sometimes correct/incorrect are hard to predict & a little more explanation is warranted. Definitely recommend.

This app has much potential. I did agree that some of the responses were not really great reponses. The ones they are supposed to choose that is.....are not always what would be appropriate and current in responses. It would be a great feature to be able to change the responses or simply remove the ones that the user felt innappropriate. Overall most were good though and Mobil Education Store is a top notch app provider.

As an SLP specializing in adolescents with social communication disorders, I found this app to be nearly perfect for teaching the give and take of conversations. I especially like the history feature which allows us to analyze the building blocks of conversations. My higher functioning students like duplicating the structure of the conversations with different topics. Suggestion: I would really like to have the ability to slow the speech rate for both the teens depicted and the audio output of the choices. Many students need a slower rate in order to understand and imitate what was said. Please consider in an update. Thank you.

I love this app for older students! The topics and conversation options are very realistic and applicable. I also like that the conversations go for more than just 2-3 turns. A " must have" for working with teens!

I love how this app has so many customizable options! Parents and educators alike will appreciate this app, which has the ability to have multiple users/profiles. It has various topics to choose from as well as a randomize option. The voices in the app sound like real teens which makes the learning more realistic. Great app!

This is a great app to help people learn responses to everyday conversations, when responses don't come easy. What a great tool to help kids learn. The app works great and features a wide variety of topics. It also has a great video tutorial to help navigate and learn.