Block Magic tutorial Software: Install and Instruction

INSTALL Uninstall the previous version of Block Magic Software Download and install Speech platform runtime Download and install your language voice Download and install Block Magic Software Download and install Virtual Studio C++ Runtime Libraries 5 5 Only if you have the Block Magic Board Device Only if you have the Block Magic Board Device Download the drivers at this link 6 6

If you have installed the previous version of the software: First of all you must uninstall it INSTALL 1 1

1.Open Programs and Features by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clickingPrograms and Features. 2.Select a program, and then click Uninstall. Some programs include the option to change or repair the program in addition to uninstalling it. but many simply offer the option to uninstall. To change a program, click Change or Repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. If you have installed the previous version of the software: First of all you must uninstall it 1 1

INSTALL You will find all links at

Download from the Block Magic Website the Speech platform runtime Download the correct file for your PC system. (If you choose the uncorrect file, the system will alert you during the installation) Open the corresponding file on your pc and lunch it. INSTALL 2 2

Open the corresponding file on your pc and lunch it. INSTALL Download from the Block Magic Website the voices that you need 3 3

INSTALL Download from the Block Magic Website the NEW VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE 4 4

After the downloading Open the ZIP file and lanch Client_Installer INSTALL 4 4

Choose your path and Install Block Magic INSTALL 4 4

After the installation, open the program in the folder chosen in your hard disk. You will find a shortcut in Start -> Programs INSTALL 4 4

Virtual Studio C++ Runtime Libraries at this link 5 5

INSTALL 6 6 Pay attention: Only if you have the Block Magic Board Device Download the drivers at this link

This is the main menu for the game. 1) Switch on your wand. 2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand USING

When the device is recognized click OK Here will you’ll find Connected is the device is recognized USING

This is the main menu for the game. Click Configure tags button ONLY if you must re-tag a block USING

Retagging menu USING

This is the main menu for the game. 1) Switch on your wand. 2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand 3) Push Option button USING

Select you language and put a thick if you use the synthesizer USING

This is the main menu for the game. 1) Switch on your wand. 2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand 4) To play click on Start button 3) Push Option button USING

The teacher must fill this popup with pupil’s information. USING

Choose an exercises. Every exercise starts with the corresponding shape chosen. In this way the child never touch the PC, he/she touches only blocks.

USING If you choose the Rectangle, the child plays on Missing a Piece The child has to execute the task using the figure If you click on simulate you can use mouse to choose the correct block

Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block. If he/she chooses a circle open a Logic Train Exercise USING

Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block. If he/she chooses a triangle open a Treasure Hunt Exercise The image is only a background USING

Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block. If he/she chooses a Square open a One Group Selection Exercise The image is only a background USING

If you want to stop the game click and change user, click on the Stop button. Every time you push STOP you must re-log the child.

ENJOY IT!!! Good work! For suggestion, request or comment please contact