Taptilo is a smart braille education device that can transform the way braille is taught in schools and at home. Taptilo includes a hardware device with the latest braille cell technology and an innovative application that can be used seamlessly with the device.
| Product Price | $1,349.00 | ||
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| Weight: | 3 lbs |
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Product Description
What is Taptilo?
Transforming the way braille is taught in schools and at home. More than ever, there is a need for a fun and innovative tool for braille education that meets the goals of today’s educators and braille learners. Meet Taptilo, the first smart device dedicated to braille education.
Remote Education Available!
With Taptilo 4.0, remote education is available! Just connect the app with Taptilo device. You can teach & learn braille anytime, anywhere! Instructors can manage the learning progress and give quizzes and assignments easily through the app. All the contents will be updated including the music braille.
Packed with fun, engaging learning features.
Interactive audio and tactile guidance allows learners of all ages to get started within seconds and follow along easily.
With self-study mode, students of all ages can enjoy the independence of learning braille without having to ask for help.
Includes a basic set of 17+ games and activities, the English alphabet, numbers, and 800+ essential literacy words divided into categories based on reading level.
Innovative and engaging design that combines a refreshable braille display to practice reading and removable, magnetic blocks to practice writing.
Easy-to-customize teaching resources & tools
Easy to personalize learning material to each student by uploading your own word list.
Flexible teaching option, enhanced app-based control and customization.
Visually track learning progress with the progress monitor.
Available in UEB and uncontracted braille. Option to temporary switch word back and forth from uncontracted to UEB to practice at the same time.
By connecting multiple devices to one app, you have the option to teach many students at once.
Keep students engaged and entertained
There is nothing more important for an educator than keeping their students engaged and interested in class. Taptilo makes braille fun and interactive by incorporating learning by movement, touch and hearing. Type a word or a secret message from the app and watch braille dots come alive under your students’ fingertips. The jumbo-sized, child-friendly braille blocks can be easily manipulated by young children and help strengthen and refine finger movement as they play. Children can easily follow along games and activities even on their own, thanks to the dynamic audio and tactile guidance.
Connect with your students better
With tons of interactive and personalization features, Taptilo can effectively lower the barrier to early braille education and create a friendly and collaborative environment for learning. Perfect for early introduction to braille literacy. Save time prepping for class and spend more time interacting with students. With Taptilo, teaching braille can be even more fun and fulfilling!
Built-in WiFi feature & App download center.
Keep device up-to-date with wireless firmware upgrades
Download & install new content and software to the device in just a few minutes
Check for new programs, games, subjects (braille math, braille music, coding, etc.)
New language packages will be available soon (Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, etc.)
Key Features
Packed with useful & versatile teaching resources
Includes a basic set of 17+ games and activities, the English alphabet, numbers, and 800+ essential literacy words divided into categories based on reading level.
Easy to personalize your own content, upload and manage your own word list.
Enhanced app-based control and customization. Flexible teaching options
Visually track learning progress with the progress monitor.
Uncontracted and UEB available. Option to temporary switch word back and forth from uncontracted to UEB to practice at the same time.
By connecting multiple devices to one app, you have the option to teach many students at once.
Fun, engaging learning experience
Interactive audio and tactile guidance allows learners of all ages to get started within seconds and follow along easily.
With self-study mode (without the app), students can play and learn independently with minimal adult supervision.
Fun, dynamic sounds for better engagement and audio-inspired learning and play (animal sounds, objects and vehicles, sounds from nature, etc.)
Innovative and engaging design that combines a refreshable braille display to practice reading and a braille writing pad with manipulative blocks to practice writing.
Interactive braille display & connectivity
Information from the blocks is transmitted and displayed on the braille display and app screen, and vice versa. Taptilo can check the spelling for you.
Large size braille, about five times larger than standard braille, provides improved tactile experience for young children to increase finger strength and agility. Large size braille is also helpful for senior users with weakened tactile sensitivity.
9-cell jumbo braille display and 9 manipulative braille blocks which can cover the majority of pre-K, K-6 vocabulary.
Ergonomic, child-friendly design
Designed ergonomically with the child in mind. Round shaped, no sharp edges, smooth matte texture, good grip, non-slip base.
Individual pins on the blocks have appropriate pressure and gives a satisfying click when pushed until the end.
Braille blocks can be held & placed in different directions; the writing sensor works when placed upright as well as upside-down.
Simple and intuitive button design and functions
Durable and safe materials
Made with durable plastic that is resistant to scratches and stains
Safe for children to chew and play with, RoHS compliant.
Various customization options
Choose from three different input options for writing: common, reverse, slate & stylus
Multiple voice personas available
Set daily app push reminder
Shuffle word list
Simple volume control (3 levels)
Made for itinerant teachers and in-class users
Easy to carry, portable design
Carrying pouch included
Low-power consumption & power-saving features
Headphone port
Rechargeable battery
What’s Included:
Taptilo device (includes 9 braille blocks)
1 extra braille block
Adapter & micro USB cable
(Country-specific adaptor plugs available)
Mini pouch
Taptilo case
Quick Started Guide
Review Taptilo 4.0 (OHFA Tech).