1. Boardmaker:
Boardmaker is a program that uses clip art symbols to aid in communication. These symbols can be used in a variety of formats including communication boards, device overlays, worksheets, reading and writing activities, game and song boards and much more. Check out the below tutorial and useful websites.
- Boardmaker Tutorial
- Mayer Johnson - Producers of Boardmaker and other Educational products.
- SET-BC - A large number of Boardmaker presentations and demonstrations (great link).
- Boardmaker Wiki - a cool interactive Boardmaker resource.
- Baltimore City - Assistive Technology - This school has taken and adapted a number of books using Boardmaker.
- Gretchen Everhart School - This is a good example of a school that has put together learning resources on their website, including many boardmaker solutions.
2. Clicker 5
Clicker 5 is a writing support and multimedia tool. It enables you to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. Again, check out the tutorial below and the other useful websites.
- Clicker 5 Tutorial
- Crick Software - Producers of Clicker 5 and other Educational products.
- SET-BC - A large number of Clicker 5 presentations and demonstrations. Other great links on their site.
- Clicker 5 Wiki - A place to share teaching ideas and grids using Clicker 5.
- Kent School - Clicker 5 resources that can be downloaded.
- Queensland Government - Useful add on tools for Clicker and Boardmaker.
- Learning Magic - Another site with a number of resources for Clicker 5 and Intellitools.
3. Read&Write Gold
Read&Write Gold supplies a wide range of support tools for reading and writing.
- Read&Write Gold Tutorials
- Texthelp - Producers of Read&Write Gold and other Educational products.
- Learning Resources - Alberta Government - Learning and teaching resources for the Alberta teacher.
- Education Alberta - provides lesson plans and other resources for teachers.
4. Intellitools
Intellitools is a product that combines the concepts of UDL for learning that consists of programs that provide multiple means of expression, representation and engagement to help students that are struggling in some of the major content areas such as reading, writing and math.
- Intellitools Tutorials
- Intellitools - Producers of the Intellitools products.
- Learning Magic - A useful site with a number of resources pertaining to Intellitools and Clicker 5.
- Accessible Book Collection Wiki - A useful place to go and interact and share resources about intellitools and other tools.
- IntelliShare, Classroom Activity Exchange - A site where activities can be shared and exchanged.
This blog is here to provide a variety of resources which will help in the development of your use of these technologies as well as others. Your feedback and personal resources are welcome.
Enjoy your exploration!!
