Between the Lines Level 2
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Between the Lines Level 2
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The parents' guide to what's in this app.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Between the Lines Level 2 is an advanced version of Between the Lines Level 1. It targets middle and high school kids with situations they might encounter (curfew, for example), though it can be used with younger kids, too. Kids with autism spectrum disorder or other kids who have trouble deciphering social situations and idioms will benefit the most as they analyze a variety of video clips that show typical daily situations. Some of these represent people being rude, so it's not meant to be a social skills modeling tool. Parents can track their children's progress in the settings section, and no personal information is collected.
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What’s It About?
BETWEEN THE LINES LEVEL 2 presents social scenarios that many kids struggle with: making sense of idioms and body language in everyday situations. Kids view video clips of scenes and are asked questions about what's happening and what it means. As a break, kids get to play games that are unrelated to the learning content. Verbal praise and reward games can be customized, as can the number of answer choices available.
Is It Any Good?
Between the Lines 2 is an easy-to-use app that address social skills in a unique way. Just as with Between the Lines Level 1, kids encounter real-life situations in a safe way, allowing them to practice interpreting cues and ambiguous language without fear. They encounter positive and negative behaviors, which helps them prepare for a wider array of situations. It's worth noting that the reward games aren't a part of the learning experience, which may be distracting for some kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the activities after kids complete them and review them through role-playing or video taping. What were the most difficult situations to figure out? Why?
Check the tracked data to see where your child may still be struggling, and discuss why those sections are the trickiest.
Play "What does that mean?" using situations your own family might encounter. For example, sarcasm can be particularly tricky for some kids and is more and more prevalent as kids grow up, so make sure to address how to tell whether someone is being sarcastic.
App Details
- Device: iPad
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: decision-making, problem solving, thinking critically, Self-Direction: personal growth, Emotional Development: identifying emotions, labeling feelings, moving beyond obstacles, perspective taking, Communication: conveying messages effectively, listening, multiple forms of expression, Responsibility & Ethics: making wise decisions, respect for others
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Release date: November 4, 2013
- Category: Education
- Publisher: Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development
- Version: 1.4
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 5.0 or later
- Last updated: October 14, 2019
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