Smart Speakers

Why

  • Automatic
  • Non-intrusive
  • Promotes independence
  • Portable

Academic success for students depends on students’ ability to plan their time, be flexible, and organize and prioritize materials. A smart speaker offers a way to address these skills. The smart speaker utilizes a digital assistant that allows the user to use a keyword to activate it (e.g., Alexa, OK. Google), and then are able to ask pointed questions (e.g., What class do I have next?).

Features

  • Instant prompting and feedback
  • Reminders
  • Alarm clock
  • Calendar use and editing
  • Instant information via internet
  • Device-to-device communication
  • Timers and stop-watches
  • TV Controls
  • Links to other smart devices
  • Routine Creation and automation
  • Features are constantly being added

Implementation Considerations: TBD

Cost: $39.99

Resources

How To Set Up The New Amazon ALEXA Devices

8 reasons to use a digital assistant in your classroom