Many are for V6 print version but these will also play in V5. Are they only for the Plus! version? No, they are mixed. There's a good overview and comparison (and free trial) on the Mayer-Johnson website Also there are more and more free downloadable resources coming out all the time through the Adapted Learning website - a bit like the Clicker Learning Grids (only in symbols) I like the sound of the free downloadable resources. It's not the only tool - (CALL is not wanting to 'advertise' as such or to promote one symbol software above all others, but we do believe almost everyone can benefit from using symbols more, and BoardMaker is a tried and tested old warhorse). Why might I want to buy BoardMaker Plus! at all? Well it is a really valuable tool to help you make the educational environment visual and supportive, useful for ALL pupils actually, but especially early years, additional support needs, those with language or literacy difficulties. could be just the very 'next step you were waiting for, for your pupils. But the Plus! version is also interactive - it talks, kids can use it themselves - drag and drop and switch access - brilliant on interactive whitboards or large plasma screen - you could make symbol quizzes, language activities, on screen work sheets, homework exercises etc. And you never know, you may change your mind later and see a use for the new interactive possibilities of BoardMaker Plus! I've got BoardMaker 6 - why might I want the Plus! version? Well, it's not necessary IF all you ever want to do is make print-based symbol materials. (You MAY still be able to get it through third party suppliers, for now.) I don't want to pay for extra features I'll never use! I know, it's really annoying! But this LTS deal may take some of the pain out of it. The old paper only version looks set to fade away quietly. Why can't I just upgrade my print-only BoardMaker? A marketing decison by Mayer-Johnson, it seems. I've got BoardMaker 5 - why might I want V6? Lots of nice features such as 'Swap Button', easier photo importing, easier resizing, and the magical 'symbolate as you type' tool. In case you are unclear - here's a few basic questions and answers. The offer is only for the latest version, BoardMaker Plus! V6, which is the ordinary print-based BoardMaker 6 plus some new interactive features (see below). BoardMaker purchasing information has been pretty muddled lately, so the new clarity is welcome, as well as the discount. Hurrah! At last Mayer-Johnson UK and LTS have got their act together and brought out a cheap deal on BoardMaker for Scotland.ĬALL has been pushing for this.
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