Introduction to Clicker 5
Online Self Study Project
Clicker 5 is a talking word processor that has the added support of "grids" or word banks to help students write. In this project, you will learn the basics of how to use Clicker 5 and show what you've learned by creating a simple grid to support the students you work with.
Specific Project Tasks
- Use the Clicker 5 tutorials to learn how to create a word bank or sentence grid in Clicker 5
- Think of a way that word banks or sentence grids could support a struggling writer or group of students that you work with
- Create the grid and try it with at least one student
Who is a good candidate for this project?
- MPCS School-based staff members who work directly with students including teachers, paraeducators, therapists, and specialists.
- Candidates should feel comfortable navigating web pages and using modeling and self-exploration to learn a new computer skill.
What support will HIAT provide for this project?
- Quick Guides and video tutorials
- You may call or email HIAT with a specific question regarding Clicker 5
- You may call or email Bill McGrath for questions about this project
E-TIPS Hours Earned:
3 E-TIPS hours
Documentation required:
- Send your completed grid by email attachment to Bill McGrath
- In your email, explain the purpose of your grid, who you tried it with, and what the results were