developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
Housekeeping • On-line presentation trouble shooting • If you loose your connection – close the browser and re-enter using the email link. • Your input – how to use the connect room features • Chat pod • Polls • Raising hand/agree developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
Introductions About the presenter: Angela Cheung • • Calgary, AB UBC Alumni Elementary Classroom Teacher, 3 years experience acheung@setbc. org Please visit the aftershare website: http: //learningnetwork. setbc. org/angelacheung/ developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
Goals for Today: Gain a basic understanding of how Clicker 6 can be used to support students with diverse learning needs. Gain practical experience in using Clicker 6 to modify or adapt curriculum content for students.
Overview of Today • Introduction • Quick Start Menu • Clicker Document • Word Predictor, Pictures • User Preferences • Make and Download • Curriculum. SET and Learning Grids • Resources developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
What is Clicker 6? • Literacy Support Tool Features Include: • • • User Friendly Interface Quick Start menu Talking word processor Word prediction Illustration and paint tools Access to Clicker Sets and Templates
Quick Start Menu • Easy Student Access • User Selection • Start writing • Make a book • Recent files and favorites • Templates and wizards • Files Tab
Talking Word Processor • Text to speech provides verbal feedback on a student’s writing. • Encourages use of punctuation. • Facilitates self-correction.
Tool Bar • Quick Start Menu • Add picture • Word Predictor developing PARTNERSHIPS building CAPACITY supporting STUDENTS implementing TECHNOLOGY
Word Prediction • Predictor suggests words using contextual as well as spelling clues • Can be customized to match student need
Adding a Picture • Tools integrated into the writer • Independent access • photos, clip art • paint tools • web cam for students to illustrate their work
Add a picture from computer • Click on the Picture button • Select the folder icon • Select saved photo or use one from the picture libraries
Clicker Paint You can draw your picture to insert directly into your document • Click on the Picture Button • Click on paintbrush tool You can also use the paint tool to draw on top of other pictures
Use the Webcam to Insert an instant picture You can also add your image directly if your computer has a webcam • Click on Picture Button • Click on Webcam • You can also use the paint tool to customize it!
How do I set up Clicker 6 for a student? Adjusting User Preferences • Customize it to the needs of your student ØDocument ØSpeech ØMedia ØClicker Set ØPredictor ØLook and Feel ØExport User Options • User Access- many accessibility options User Preferences Video
Picture Support while Writing • You can set up to have instant pictures appear with your text as you type Options > User Preferences > Media • Choose Instant Picture Options
Word Prediction Level • Modify word lengths and # of words predicted Predictor Keys • Short cut keys
Clicker Sets • Support writing across the curriculum with quick access words, phrases and pictures. • Support comprehension. • Can support learners of all abilities.
Quick Grid Wizards Select Maker a Clicker Set > Quick Grid Wizards • Quick and Easy • Create custom Clicker Sets • Picture Banks • Sentence Building • Word Banks *Remember to follow the red lightning bolt
Make and Take Where can I get pre-made lessons and activities? • Crick Learning Grids • Curriculum Set
Crick learning Grids • Free, ready made Clicker Sets in a wide variety of curriculum topics. • Search by curriculum area, keyword, or age • Activities can be edited once downloaded. • More of a USA focus
Curriculum SET • Downloadable Clicker Grid Sets covering a wide variety of B. C. curriculum areas. • Search by curriculum area, grade level, or keyword. Tip: • Activities can be edited once downloaded. https: //w 3. setbc. org/students /Pages/Curriculum. SET. aspx Save files in Clicker 6 folder Open through clicker 6
Resources • https: //www. setbc. org/2013/12/ clicker-6 -resources-2013/
Training Resources: SET-BC Learning Centre • Tutorials • Video Demonstrations http: //www. setbc. org/2013/12/clicker-6 resources-2013/ Crick Website • 90 Second Training http: //www. cricksoft. com/us/training/cli cker-6 -training/90 -second-videos. aspx
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