SwitchIt! Maker 2 (Various Editions)
Model:
Maker 2, Maker 2 Older Learners Edition
Product Type:
Device modifier
Manufacturer Name:
Product Description:
SwitchIt! Maker 2 will turn your text, images, movies and sounds into simple on-screen activities. These activities are automatically accessible using a mouse, whiteboard, touch monitor, keyboard, one or two switches or IntelliKeys.
SwitchIt! Maker 2
Especially designed so that children can make activities as part of a lesson.
SwitchIt! Maker 2 Older Learners Edition
Has all the benefits of SwitchIt! Maker 2 but also has an interface, example activities and graphics library that are specifically designed for older learners.
Main Features:
These features are common to all versions:
- Turn your text, images, movies and sounds into simple on-screen activities.
- These activities are automatically accessible using a mouse, whiteboard, touch monitor, keyboard, one or two switches or IntelliKeys.
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How it works:
- First asks you to choose a layout for a new page - do you want words with a picture or just a picture?
- Then add an image or some video.
- Type in the text using your keyboard or the on-screen keyboard (useful on an interactive whiteboard), then add some voiceover or load some music.
- Export and import features let you transfer your activities to other computers or onto CD, etc.
- The program also has over 1,500 useful example files, including a selection of PCS symbols from Mayer-Johnson and Rebus Symbols from Widgit, clip-art pictures, sample videos, and music, and it also allows you to import your own.
- Also includes a free Player version of the software to share your activities.
SwitchIt! Maker 2 Older Learners Edition includes these additional features:
- Suitable for KS3, KS4 and beyond, this software makes it easy for older users with learning difficulties to create life stories as part of person-centered planning.
- They can also create their own talking stories or present their preferences and interests in a way that is meaningful for them.
- Activities are automatically accessible using a switch, touch monitor, keyboard or mouse.
Primary Specifications:
These specifications are common to all versions:
- Compatible with: Windows: 7 (32-bit).
- Not fully compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows.
- Not compatible with Windows 8.
- Not compatible with Windows 10.
- MSI installer is available for site licence customers.
- An active internet connection required for installation/activation.
More Information:
See Manufacturer's website about SwitchIt! Maker 2.
See Manufacturer's website about SwitchIt! Maker 2 Older Learners Edition.