2. Housekeeping On-line presentation trouble shooting
If you loose your connection – close the browser and re-enter using the link.
Your input – how to use the connect room features
Chat pod
Polls
Raising hand/agree

3. Introductions About the presenter: Angela Cheung
Calgary, AB
UBC Alumni
Elementary Classroom Teacher, 3 years experience
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Please tell me about yourself

4. 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.

5. Overview of Today Introduction Quick Start Menu Clicker Document
Word Predictor, Pictures
User Preferences 
Make and Download
CurriculumSET and Learning Grids
Resources
Introduction to Clicker 6
Explore Clicker Word Processor
Adjusting User Preferences for picture support (if needed) and investigating libraries
Adding larger picture to a page (4 ways: camera, paint, search, paint over a picture)
Save a DOCUMENT and where it lands (Shared Files)
Quick as a flash - back to Quick start screen Make a Book - save Clickerset Where do I get premade activities : Learning grids
Make a Clicker Set Quick Grid Wizards Resources

6. 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

7. Quick Start Menu Easy Student Access User Selection Start writing
Make a book
Recent files and favorites
Templates and wizards
Files Tab
The Quick Start Menu allows for independent student access to the most frequently used parts of the program.
Feel free to explore.
If you get lost remember to follow the red lightening bolt to return to the Quick Start Menu

8. Talking Word Processor
Text to speech provides verbal feedback on a student’s writing.
Encourages use of punctuation.
Facilitates self-correction.
Let’s Try It…

9. Tool Bar
Quick Start Menu
Add picture
Word Predictor

10. Word Prediction
Predictor suggests words using contextual as well as spelling clues
Can be customized to match student need
Let’s Try It…

11. Adding a Picture Tools integrated into the writer Independent access
photos, clip art
paint tools
web cam for students to illustrate their work

12. Add a picture from computer
Click on the Picture button
Select the folder icon
Select saved photo or use one from the picture libraries

13. 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

14. 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
The last option lets you take a photo from your webcam and insert it instantly into the document. You can also use the clicker paint tool to draw on your photo.
You can also use the paint tool to customize it!

15. How do I set up Clicker 6 for a student?
Adjusting User Preferences
Customize it to the needs of your student
Document
Speech
Media
Clicker Set
Predictor
Look and Feel
Export User Options
User Access- many accessibility options
User Preferences Video

16. Picture Support while Writing
You can set up to have instant pictures appear with your text as you type
This is how you can check to see which picture library(s) you have installed in your computer. You can also change the library priority. That is, which library you wish to take precedence over the others. You can also choose where you would like pictures to appear.
Options > User Preferences > Media
Choose Instant Picture Options

17. Word Prediction Prediction Level
Modify word lengths and # of words predicted
Predictor Keys
Short cut keys
You are able to change the predictor level. When you select predictor level 1, the word predictor will give you words with less letters and less words to choose from. The font size also becomes larger. The next word is not predicted.
When you select predictor level 4, the word predictor will give you more words and words with more letters. The font size becomes smaller. The next word is predicted.
For Predictor keys, you have the option to use the number keys, numeric keypad or ALT + a number key to select predicted words.

18. Clicker Sets
Support writing across the curriculum with quick access words, phrases and pictures.
Support comprehension.
Can support learners of all abilities.

19. 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
Clicker 6 Quick Grid Wizards allow for easy creation of customized grids to support students.
Overview of wizards and demonstration of a few of the most used ones (picture banks, word banks, sentence building)
Let’s Try It… Follow along as we create a few together.

20. Make and Take Where can I get pre-made lessons and activities?
Crick Learning Grids
Curriculum Set

21. 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

22. Curriculum SET
Downloadable Clicker Grid Sets covering a wide variety of B.C. curriculum areas.
Search by curriculum area, grade level, or keyword.
Activities can be edited once downloaded.
Pages/CurriculumSET.aspx
Tip:
Save files in Clicker 6 folder
Open through clicker 6

23. Resources
clicker-6-resources-2013/

24. Training Resources: SET-BC Learning Centre Tutorials
Video Demonstrations
resources-2013/
Crick Website
90 Second Training
cker-6-training/90-second-videos.aspx