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Polly® Power Supply

Polly® Power Supply

Created in partnership with ThinkerBell Labs, Polly® is an electronic Wi-Fi enabled device that will assist users in learning and reinforcing braille concepts. It has many components for both input and output. Output includes: 6 standard braille cells, 2 large braille cells, and a speaker/headphone jack for auditory instructions. Input includes: 6-dot braille keyboard, large dot display, and an electronic slate. Custom controls include a volume control, two USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a repeat button. An online website that can be used by teachers to assign lessons and track progress is included with purchase.

Both contracted and uncontracted braille curriculum content are available through Polly. Lessons include vocabulary provided in the context of short stories and spelling instruction for CVC words. Several games and an independent vocabulary mode are also available to reinforce braille learning content. The electronic slate and braille keyboard allow students to develop writing skills that will promote independence in multiple environments. Teachers can create individualized Spelling/Vocabulary lessons and customize the lesson order for student’s learning needs through the online portal, Helios – allowing Polly to be used as a supplementary tool for any braille curriculum.

The Braille AlphabetandBraille Alphabetic Word Signsby Jack Hartmann are additional learning resources included with Polly. These songs were developed to assist students who are blind or low vision to learn the Braille Alphabet and corresponding word signs.

Stay up to date with all things Polly, by subscribing to the email group by sending an email topolly-request@freelists.orgwith ‘subscribe’ in the Subject field OR by visiting yourPolly list page.

  • Watch our APH product expert give a tour of Polly inthis video.
  • APH Partner Showcase Webinar“Polly: Learning Braille has Never Been More Fun!”
  • Learn more about this product with theEngaging Braille Learners with Polly course on The Hive.

Features

  • Polly does not have a battery, just plug directly into a wall outlet using the included power supply
  • Includes curriculum for both uncontracted and contracted braille
  • Access to Helios, an online teacher portal, for tracking progress, assigning lessons, and customizing content/device

Includes

  • Polly device
  • Saddle stylus
  • Power supply
  • User manual
  • Access to Helios
  • Jack Hartmann Alphabet songs

Specs

Weight:2.26 lbs
Dimensions:9 × 9.5 × 2 in
Product Type:Technology

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