Cosmo is an interactive technology that promotes inclusive music-making through specialised iPad activities and accessible hardware. This Cosmo Excel + Training + Activities set has been specifically designed for organisations, teachers and therapists to support inclusive learning, therapy and play. This also includes access to unlimited activities, content and staff training for 2 years. After 2 years, you can renew access at £299 + VAT/year.
This package is made up of two parts: a set of 6 smart, dynamic and visually appealing buttons called “Cosmoids” and an iPad app featuring 35+ highly motivating and intuitive activities designed by teachers and occupational, physical and speech & language therapists.
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Use Cosmo as a MIDI controller and play music in GarageBand, ThumbJam and other music-making apps.
- Compose your own musical pieces with Improvisation. Assign music notes to the Cosmoids and tap each controller to play a different note.
- Become an orchestra conductor with My Orchestra. Select a music genre and press Cosmoids to play instrumental loops.
- Record your own loops with Sampler providing a DJ-like experience.
- Play your favourite music with Toggle and Exploration and enhance accessibility for students with limited mobility.
- Create personalised YouTube playlists with CosmoTube, an accessible media player.
- Record your voice with entertaining sound effects using My Voice.
Cosmo is versatile and can be used in a group setting, in the classroom, in an individual therapy session or at home. It is evidence-based, with an independent research study specifically conducted on Cosmo yielding positive results in the areas of attention, engagement and emotional regulation.
Cosmo is aimed at early years learners and people with special educational and therapy needs, and is being used to support the development of:
- Joint Attention
- Turn Taking
- Choice making
- Collaboration
- Motor Skills
- Language
- Sequencing
- Waiting
- Transitions
- Storytelling
- Executive Functions
- Sensory Awareness
Cosmo Excel + Training + Premium Activities includes:
- Six Cosmoid buttons
- 35+ Cosmo iPad activities (iPad not included)
- Online staff training
- Full activity guide pack
- New activities/content added every month
- Charger, charging cables and adaptors
- Cosmo app as a free download from the App Store
- 2-year warranty
Testimonials & Case Studies
Cosmo’s impact was validated through an independent study conducted with researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge which investigated how the combination of music and technology can increase students’ engagement in learning, boost communication skills and improve social-emotional regulation. Used by over 3500 organisations and more than 30,000 learners worldwide, Cosmo effectively helps them access the curriculum and fulfil their individual learning goals.
Corbets Tey School
Explore how Corbets Tey School, a forward-looking Special Education school in East London, used Cosmo to engage students in group music-making activities. Read the full case study.
ArtEZ Music Conservatorium
See how ArtEZ Music Conservatorium uses Cosmo in Neurological Musical Therapy. In their recent publication, Navigating Music Technology, lecturers from this university discuss how Cosmo and other technologies can be implemented in music-based therapy interventions. Watch one of their students talk about using Cosmo with her patients in this short YouTube video.
"Really effective for music-making in special education settings. Supports both musical and non-musical development, and can be used in the context of Engagement Model and Sounds of Intent assessment frameworks. The visual aspects are really compelling and very easy to set up."
Ben Anett, Advisory Teacher
"We love Cosmo! We use it to support daily curriculum teaching as well as for leisure activities and social games. The students absolutely love it. It is easy to use, intuitive, unique and so much fun!"
Kim, Deputy Headteacher