School of Multi-Step Directions 1.2.2

The School of Multi Step Directions app, developed by Virtual Speech Center, has garnered recognition as the winner of the 20th Annual BESSIE Awards for Best Educational Software. Aimed at enhancing auditory comprehension and listening skills among students aged five to twelve, this educational tool is designed by certified speech and language pathologists.

This app presents a structured approach to following increasingly complex multi-step directions within various academic settings, such as English, Math, and Chemistry Lab. Each scenario immerses students in a classroom environment where they are greeted by a professor who motivates them through the promise of "recess," during which they can engage in a fun game of pong.

With over 1,000 recorded directions, School of Multi Step Directions offers a wealth of exercises across three distinct subjects:

• English Classroom: Features 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step unrelated directions tailored to various levels of difficulty. Activities incorporate visual stimuli including pictures, letters, and written words while exploring color, size, and temporal concepts. An example prompt could be: “Underline the red letter A and erase the blue letter C.”
• Math Classroom: Presents similar directives with a focus on shapes, numbers, and comparative concepts. Students may encounter prompts like: “If 10 is bigger than 9, highlight 4 and underline 6; if not, cross out 2 and touch 1.”
• Chemistry Lab: Engages students in fun experimental activities with directives like: “Set the temperature to cold, shake the flask, and add water to the cup.”

Additionally, the app supports children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder by allowing practice in environments with competing noise.

Key features of School of Multi Step Directions include:

• Over 1,000 pre-recorded audio exercises
• Engaging graphics and imagery
• Reward game for motivation
• Detailed reporting tools
• Scoring and data tracking capabilities
• Support for group sessions with unlimited participants
• Customization of background noise during exercises
• Control over the intensity of background noise
• Randomization of directions
• Error sound adjustments
• Auto-scoring feature
• Option to disable audio directions for personalized instruction from speech therapists
• Replay function for recorded directions
• Email results for progress tracking
• User-friendly settings adjustments