SLP Course Details
Course # 5058
Selecting Apps for Therapy: A tutorial for SLPs on using an EBP model to assist with choosing intervention tools
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CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, Domain 6, Domain 7, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; CASLPA/1.0
Course Abstract
Smartphone and Tablet applications (apps) for speech-language therapy should be viewed within the context of evidence-based practice, just like any other intervention tool on the market. In today’s world, the demand for technological skills and competencies increases for students with special needs and professionals who work with them. With a growing number of apps available, it can be a daunting task to determine which ones to select for therapy. Often, the descriptions of the apps by the developer and the reviews provided by customers on the app store sites are lacking vital information. This could lead to SLPs relying on opinions, testimonies, and advertisements to make decisions. This course provides a tutorial on how to use 5 steps based upon EBP to select an app for therapy. (**Please note: there is approximately one minute of static that occurs at 47:50 of the recording.**)
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.This course was recorded on August 12, 2011
Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to define the 4 meanings of “Apps for Therapy” as it relates to this tutorial.
- After this course, participants will be able to frame a research question based on PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 search strategies for research related to the question (sources, time limit, and narrow/wide criteria).
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 issues to consider when critically evaluating the evidence (1. Quality & credibility; 2. Usefulness; and 3. Evidence ranges from low to high).
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 issues to consider when making a decision that integrates the evidence with clinical expertise and patient/client values
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction of speakers; how and why we decided to collaborate |
| 5-15 Minutes | Definitions, brief history and trends with smartphones, tablets, mp3 players and apps |
| 15-20 Minutes | Concerns about the uses of apps in therapy |
| 20-30 Minutes | Overview of EBP and myths surrounding EBP |
| 30-35 Minutes | Viewing Apps within the Context of Evidence-Based Practice |
| 35-55 Minutes | How to use EBP as a guideline for selecting apps in therapy: The 5 step process |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion and Questions |
Average Rating (284 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
Displaying 100 most recent comments out of 284 reviews
Review by: Member
on March 28, 2013
This course offered relevant information and it was well organized.
Review by: Member
on March 15, 2013
It went into depth about the topic.
Review by: Member
on February 21, 2013
The emphasis on knowing how to evaluate Apps; the fact that they didn't give a "list" of Apps, even though people asked- pointed them in direction of evaluating Apps for the particular question.
Review by: Member
on February 17, 2013
I can see value in how they approached the task
Review by: Member
on January 29, 2013
organization, examples
Review by: Member
on January 23, 2013
Material is systematically and thoroughly presented.
Review by: Member
on January 18, 2013
I liked the examples presented.
Review by: Member
on January 17, 2013
Good background info. I now have a framework/game plan when searching for an appropriate app/feature.
Review by: Member
on December 30, 2012
Excellent methods for choosing evidence-based apps!
Review by: Member
on December 29, 2012
It gives a concrete framework for app analysis which is very concise
Review by: Member
on December 28, 2012
The second half with specific examples of how to apply the PICO model to evaluating apps.
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2012
Rather than provide a list of apps. that the authors (or some other group) have found helpful, the authors provided me with tools to make my own decisions based on specific needs.
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2012
The attention to detail in the content and presentation; the sequencing of the material made it easy to follow. Loved the Qs on the answer slides. I was able to keep my mind on what was being presented rather than searching for the answers.
Review by: Member
on December 12, 2012
The information was not subjective but provided a guide to more objective analysis of the search for apps.
Review by: Member
on November 30, 2012
great evidence based practice info
Review by: Member
on November 17, 2012
It was very well organized and presented in a format that was easily understood.
Review by: Member
on November 17, 2012
Including evidence based information to form opinions of apps. This is not something I had considered doing in the past.
Review by: Member
on November 3, 2012
It was so practical and gave me the information I needed to select appropriate apps.
Review by: Member
on November 1, 2012
It was well organized, informative and a good rate of presentation.
Review by: Member
on October 22, 2012
Interesting topic and gives us much to think about,
Review by: Member
on October 18, 2012
For me, this was a totally new way of looking at apps. I will make better decisions based on the information presented.
Review by: Member
on October 15, 2012
Good pace, clinically-focused
Review by: Member
on October 9, 2012
It guided me in how ask the questions to find the apps that I need to target the skills I want address in my therapy sessions.
Review by: Member
on October 4, 2012
It was really helpful to have examples of how to do incorporate ESB---really useful for all of us!
Review by: Member
on September 23, 2012
Very timely topic
Review by: Member
on September 2, 2012
I know most people want the apps handed to them but really this is a great framework for critical decision making in therapy.
Review by: Member
on August 30, 2012
I took the other course they gave first so some of the information at the beginning was the same. I enjoyed the examples and the examples.
Review by: Member
on August 1, 2012
Informative
Review by: Member
on August 1, 2012
the presenters were knowledgable.
Review by: Member
on July 31, 2012
good info
Review by: Member
on July 29, 2012
Instruction on how to use of a PICO format as a guide when evaluating the usefulness of a particular app as a therapy tool
Review by: Member
on July 13, 2012
VERY applicable to the EI families I work w/.
Review by: Member
on June 25, 2012
Practical and useful information that i can apply to my therapy right away.
Review by: Member
on June 25, 2012
The information was extremely valuable.
Review by: Member
on June 21, 2012
I am excited to learn the strategies and ways to evaluate apps and I look forward to more research and information to help make appropriate decisions for our clients.
Review by: Member
on June 12, 2012
Very current, relevant, and applicable information.
Review by: Member
on June 9, 2012
It was relevant to my current practice.
Review by: Member
on May 22, 2012
interesting
Review by: Member
on May 14, 2012
Timeliness of information given the overwhelming number of SLP apps.
Review by: Member
on April 4, 2012
Timely topic but not a lot of information presented.
Review by: Member
on March 25, 2012
I am glad to learn of this helpful method for choosing more appropriate apps for therapy.
Review by: Member
on March 23, 2012
Interesting info, but would have liked specific app examples that were beneficial
Review by: Member
on March 22, 2012
Great handouts - very well organized with useful information
Review by: Member
on March 1, 2012
Very well organized, but some what redundant when you listen to both courses. Could easily be combined.
Review by: Member
on February 20, 2012
They shared the limitations of some apps and things to consider when looking at apps.
Review by: Member
on February 13, 2012
This course provides great information, especially with the growing technology provided by smartphones and tablets.
Review by: Member
on January 22, 2012
Very clear and organized and it gave you the tools to review apps.
Review by: Member
on January 20, 2012
Very knowledgeable.
Review by: Member
on January 17, 2012
Easy to understand and the information was organized.
Review by: Member
on January 14, 2012
Specific information provided.
Review by: Member
on January 13, 2012
How to incorporate EBP model into the app selection process.
Review by: Member
on January 3, 2012
organized, , multiple speakers, anecdotes, practical/useful information
Review by: Member
on December 29, 2011
Extremely informative for those of us new to utilizing apps with children to augment therapy.
Review by: Member
on December 29, 2011
Great examples
Review by: Member
on December 28, 2011
Bringing to attention that not all apps are appropriate and how to decide which ones are useful. the process was easy to follow and made since. The examples were relavent and helpful
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2011
I liked the discussion of 15 minutes worth of researching weekly. Seems manageable.
Review by: Member
on December 26, 2011
I loved having the Q# on the top of each slide to help with the exam. That made it so organized and helpful to process the important information! Thanks
Review by: Member
on December 20, 2011
easy to follow applicable information
Review by: Member
on December 19, 2011
Clear and honest about current issues concerning EBP and selecting APPS.
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2011
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Review by: Member
on December 14, 2011
criteria presented to evaluate apps. is very useful
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2011
Organized
Review by: Member
on December 13, 2011
the use of EBD in searching for apps
Review by: Member
on December 13, 2011
Great topic, well presented! I feel like I learned a lot about selecting apps and EBP, too.
Review by: Member
on December 10, 2011
It stressed that we have to use the programs to further research to help the clients and other therapists, and not just "something different" because we and the clients are bored with our old materials.
Review by: Member
on December 8, 2011
Great information, however, could be combined with PICO template course to eliminate overlap of inforamtion. Either way excellent information and good presentation.
Review by: Member
on December 8, 2011
The presenters explained what their goals were. Then they gave a good example their own process for choosing an app for therapy.
Review by: Member
on December 8, 2011
Well organized, clear, engaging, gave new information.
Review by: Member
on December 4, 2011
An area that needs growth and in many ways is in its infancy
Review by: Member
on December 4, 2011
The use of a rubric (PICO) provided a framework to better identify apps' use (or not!) when searching for an appropriate app.
Review by: Member
on November 29, 2011
Good information.
Review by: Member
on November 25, 2011
relevent content to todays technology.
Review by: Member
on November 22, 2011
Providing the PICO template and formulating the clinical questions to accurately assess Apps
Review by: Member
on November 17, 2011
The presenters were thorough and well-knowledged.
Review by: Member
on November 11, 2011
It was easy to follow the information.
Review by: Member
on November 9, 2011
I would like to have more suggestions of apps for SLPs.
Review by: Member
on October 31, 2011
gave me a way of selecting apps
Review by: Member
on October 30, 2011
I learned that it is more important to rely on EBP that other's opinions when looking for an app.
Review by: Member
on October 29, 2011
The material presented was relevant to my particular style of practice.
Review by: Member
on October 28, 2011
Emphasized the importance of EBP and looking critically at apps (which we definitely don"t always do!), but don't feel as if I gained much "new" information.
Review by: Member
on October 26, 2011
The information, if applied, will actually enable me to be a more effective professional. Evidence-based practice was made less intimidating.
Review by: Member
on October 25, 2011
The course states that research, experience and client value should guide your decision in app selection. Those are good points to consider.
Review by: Member
on October 22, 2011
The presenters clearly explained ideas and gave specific info on how to help me select apps.
Review by: Member
on October 22, 2011
gave a frame work to review present apps
Review by: Member
on October 21, 2011
Easy to follow presentation. The speakers spoke clearly and not too fast so i was able to keep up well. Good information that is not readily available.
Review by: Member
on October 19, 2011
It was clear and provided useful information
Review by: Member
on October 15, 2011
New information. Little previous research available on apps.
Review by: Member
on October 14, 2011
Very good info, well presented to facilitate learning.
Review by: Member
on October 12, 2011
The evidence based practice slant, the 15 minute idea nd resources for evidence
Review by: Member
on October 10, 2011
Very easy to follow and apply to my practice
Review by: Member
on October 10, 2011
They presented some useful questioning techniques and processes for me to apply to selecting Apps for using Smart devices.
Review by: Member
on October 5, 2011
course gave good framework for evaluating apps
Review by: Member
on September 26, 2011
Exploring new aspects of technology application in speech language therapy
Review by: Member
on September 23, 2011
It was well organized and had specific examples.
Review by: Member
on September 23, 2011
The presenters were objective in their information, to the point, and data oriented.
Review by: Member
on September 21, 2011
It was organized and summarized. Good examples to explain points being made
Review by: Member
on September 19, 2011
Good idea to address.
Review by: Member
on September 18, 2011
good information
Review by: Member
on September 18, 2011
Provided useful iformation to support selection of appropriate, EBP correlate apps.
Review by: Member
on September 12, 2011
It discusses a method for selecting apps to use in my therapy
Course Information
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Course Presenters
Lara L. Wakefield, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Lara Wakefield, CCC-SLP, has 16 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She has researched the roles of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers in collaborative settings related to language and literacy for 13 years in several grant -funded projects. She has presented at state and national meetings for 13 years on these topics. She has a specific interest in writing development in children ages 2-7 years. Dr. Wakefield has worked in a variety of settings: rehabilitation, home health, schools, and universities. She is now in private practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Parent Advocate at Wakefield Consultation Services, LLC.
Theresa Schaber, M.A., CCC-SLP
Ms. Theresa Schaber, MS, CCC-SLP, has 15 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist . She has worked in various rehabilitation, SNF settings, and early childhood intervention. For the past 3 years, she has been researching therapy apps in the context of evidence-based practice principles. She works PRN and as a CF supervisor for a post-acute rehabilitation facility.
Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, Domain 6, Domain 7, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; CASLPA/1.0
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related Area)
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