• Ballyland Code 2: Give Rotor (Free)

    by: Phia Damsma

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Computer Science, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, Math
    Accessibility FeatureAudio-Based Coding, Magnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformiOS, Website
    Age RangeElementary

    Includes audio-based coding, including built-in speech, accessible coding interface, audio description, fun but meaningful sound effects, audio and visual on-screen coding output, mini audio-play. Finger gestures: Finger drag, Flick left and right with one finger, Flick down and up with one finger, Double tap, Three finger flick left.

    https://www.sonokids.org/ballyland-early-learning/ballyland-game-apps
    download Ballyland Code 2: Give Rotor (Free)  on the App Store
  • Ballyland Code 3: Pick Up (Paid)

    by: Phia Damsma

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Computer Science, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, Math
    Accessibility FeatureAudio-Based Coding, Magnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformiOS, Website
    Age RangeElementary

    Some VoiceOver skills required; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

    This app builds on the skills from the previous two Ballyland Code apps. In Coding Challenge 3, you need to move Wheelie around the digital game grid. Includes audio-based coding: built-in speech, accessible coding interface, audio description, fun and meaningful sound effects, audio and visual (animated) on-screen coding output, mini audio-play. Gestures: Finger drag, flick left/right with one finger, flick down/up with one finger, double tap, flick left with three fingers.

    https://www.sonokids.org/ballyland-early-learning/ballyland-game-apps
    download Ballyland Code 3: Pick Up (Paid)  on the App Store
  • Ballyland CosmoBally in Space (Free)

    by: Phia Damsma

    SubjectCommunication, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, Math, POHI/CI, Science, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Text to Speech
    PlatformAndroid, iOS
    Age RangeElementary

    This cause-and-effect game with full audio interaction offers a simple introduction to the solar system through a character called CosmoBally. The game helps students practice finger-drag skills and spatial awareness on the touch screen. Responding to touch with audio feedback, the story is presented visually and auditorily through real human voices, audio effects, and songs. Full instructions for accessibility.

    download Ballyland CosmoBally in Space (Free)  on the App Store get Ballyland CosmoBally in Space (Free)  on google play
  • Ballyland Flight (Free)

    by: Sonnar Interactive, Ltd.

    SubjectCommunication, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, POHI/CI, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureVoice Control
    PlatformAndroid, iOS
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool

    This game helps users develop simple voice commands to use with smart speaker technology, language skills, choice-making skills, concepts of cause-and-effect sequencing, antonyms, singing and movement, and identification of musical instruments. Young children who are Blind/Visually Impaired will be able to enjoy and engage with this story, building self-confidence in the use of voice control technology.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonnar-Interactive-LTD-Ballyland-Flight/dp/B083MWXDNP
  • Ballyland Keyboarding (Free)

    by: Sonokids

    SubjectComputer Science
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Text to Speech
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeTeachers

    Ballyland software enables young children with disabilities to independently explore and play on a computer keyboard, developing foundational keyboarding skills and keyboard 'mapping' skills in the process. With Ballyland software, each key produces a particular sound. The design of the sound landscape is based on the way keys are grouped on the keyboard by way of their function. Includes free and paid features.

    https://www.sonokids.org/ballyland-early-learning/ballyland-keyboarding