Inclusive Education Project Podcast

With more school closures and changes in quarantine guidelines, there is not much consistency across school districts right now. This timely episode covers more ways to have access to technology and appropriate apps for students of all ages with special needs. Join us to learn more! Zafer Elcik is the co-founder of Otsimo, a platform that provides inclusive apps for students across the world for early and intensive education, communication, and speech. Show Highlights: Zafer’s story of growing up (in Turkey) with a younger brother with autism How Zafer realized how technology could enhance his brother’s education, skills development, communication, and speech How Otsimo uses video modeling and peer mimicking to help with speech development How the apps are being widely used by teachers, parents, and school districts to help students learn Why Zafer’s apps are unique in the field: No ads to lure kids into making purchases Positive reinforcement used in the games Customizable, personalized games stru