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Item Details
Clicker 5
ILC Reference NO 62:59:014
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
Able to develop grids and material to suit varying levels of literacy skills.
Auditory feedback can assist the user to recognise words and identify errors.
Pictures/symbols used in conjunction with grids can assist the user to create written material with a higher level of independence.
User-friendly tutorial to assist with learning all aspects of the software package.
Short Description
Clicker 5 is a software package with onscreen grids and a built-in talking word processor. There are sample or custom grids that can be easily created. Each key (or cell) within a grid can hold a letter, word, phrase and/or picture. When you click on a cell in a Clicker grid, the text/graphic is sent into the built-in word processor. Text can also be sent to any other word processor in the Windows version of the program. The grids can be accessed via a mouse or any mouse alternative, or via switching and scanning.
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Method of use
Clicker 5 is a talking word processor supported by a Clicker Grid. A Clicker-grid is an onscreen keyboard. Instead of having fixed keys, a Clicker grid has anywhere between 1 and 100 cells. Each cell can hold a letter, word, phrase and/or picture. They can also play MPEG video files or MP3 audio files. When you click on a cell in a Clicker grid, the text and/or graphic in the cell is sent into the word processor. Cells can speak their text using the built-in software speech, or you can record your own voice. By activating the right mouse click button, the text in the grid can be read out.
Access
Clicker 5 has built-in switch and mouse alternatives. Grids can be accessed via mouse, any mouse alternative, touch screen or via a switch. To be able to access Clicker 5 using a switch, a Clicker Switch interface is required.
Speech Output
Recorded or computer speech can be used within the grids.
Sounds can be recorded.
Clicker 5 has a new Elan Sayso, UK English speech engine.
Words are highlighted as they are spoken.
Clicker Writer
The grid can be hidden so that it can be used as a fully integrated talking word processor (Clicker Writer) with pictures as well as words. Text can be entered into Clicker Writer via the keyboard or the grid.
Grid Sets
With Clicker 5, you can store many grids in a single file called a 'Grid Set' which can also store all their pictures, sounds and videos, enabling you to share and move grids. You can save your preferences within the grid set as well. With the new 'Edit' mode, grids in a sequence can be reordered just by dragging, and it's easy to add new buttons from the cell palate. You can also change the look or an entire set of grids in one go.
Edit Mode
Edit mode allows you to drag and resize cells on grids.
Pop-up Editing toolbox gives easy access to all your editing tools.
Cell Palettes contain cells with different shapes and actions-drag them onto the grid Picture, Sound and Video Palettes too-drag to a cell to add a picture, sound or video.
Cell Palettes contain cells with different shapes and actions-drag them onto the grid.
Can still Shift-click to edit cell text in Run mode
Edit mode protects grids from accidental editing in Run mode.
Pop up grids
Pop-up grids (a new feature of Clicker 5) can hold words, phrases and pictures that can be sent into any cell or text box. Cells in popups have the same features as those in any grid, allowing all pupils to write into a talking book and select pictures for each page. Popups also enable other new ideas, such as labelling activities-just click on an empty label and then choose the word you want from the popup.
Pictures
Clicker 5 comes with its own curriculum picture library. PCS, Compic, pictures and photos can be added to cells.
Slides shows or Talking books
Sound recordings, videos, photos, pictures and text can be used to make slide shows or talking books.
Wordlists
Allows instant access to alphabetically sorted personalised wordlists (dictionaries) to provide literacy support and/or extend vocabulary.
Toolbar
The toolbar is user friendly and can be customised.
Free Resources
There are a range of grids that are available to be downloaded from the Internet, which are regularly updated. Users are invited to send their grids for inclusion in the bank of grids. The web site is http://www.cricksoft.com/cgfl/index.htm
Switching and Scanning
Clicker 5 comes with switch access. Scanning options include choice of scanning pattern (linear scan, row/column, random etc), auditory scanning, adjustable scan speed, one or two switch scanning. A Crick Switch Interface or IntelliSwitch is required for switch access.
Word Processing
Word processing can be achieved via a single switch, mouse click or via the keyboard. Text can be entered by letter, or whole words at a time, or a mixture of the two.
Cause and effect software
With Clicker 5, a cell can randomly link to any of a number of grids, allowing you to create simple cause and effect activities.
Talking Books
Using text boxes in Clicker 5, switch users can use and create on-screen talking books. Any amount of text can be displayed on a page, and pages can be turned by selecting a page turning cell. Textboxes can be scrolled up and down by cells set up with a special scroll action. The template feature assists in creating the talking books.
Multimedia
You can create Clicker Grids that work on their own, without Clicker Writer, making them more like pages of digital books. This enables students to create multimedia presentations with digital photos and video.
Spell Checker
Has a talking spell checker with graphics.
Templates
There are a variety of templates which assist in creating grids. You can use standard ones or create your own.
System Requirements for Windows Version:
Networking: All of Crick Software's programs can be used on a network. To purchase for a network, simply buy the single user product, then the number of additional user licences required. The CD includes a network installation.
Windows version
Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME
128MB RAM
400 MB RAM hard disk space
A sound card is required if you wish to use the speech
CD ROM drive
Macintosh version
Mac OS 10.3
Power PC or Intel Processor
128 MB RAM
400MB free Hard disk space
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
EDSOFT PTY LTD,
ELTHAM, VIC
NOVITATECH,
REGENCY PARK, SA
SPECTRONICS ,
UNDERWOOD, QLD
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