Tango!

This is quite possible the most amazing thing ever - and I have raved about it in so many of my classes. Tango is a fabulous communication device. It is innovative, simple, and geared towards kids. I have explored the emulator and I have seen the many uses it has. Students can make talking photo albums and share stories in class - even allowing them to participate in sharing time. It allows for complete interaction. The device asks questions like, "Guess what friends I played with?" then, "List my friends and I'll tell you which ones." This allows for the student to have a two-sided conversation, engaging the listener with questions. It also comes with so many voice options. Voices can be whispered, repeated, whinny, and even shouted.
My favorite about this device though, is that it actually looks cool. What kid wouldn't want to be playing with it! It is not like a palm pilot or some PDA device. It actually looks like a cool little gameboy and any kid would love to tote that around at school.
I am still in awe at the simplicity yet amazing communicative power this device holds.