These video guides will get you started using Clicker (Win/Mac) and the Clicker Apps (iPad/Chromebook). For a general overview on what you can do in Clicker, see our Getting Started tutorials. Our other tutorials are a great place to find out more about the different features available.

Writing support

Speech Support

Using the speech support is a fantastic way to encourage learners to proofread their work and identify errors that might have been missed.

Available in Clicker and the Clicker Apps

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Sentence Sets

Sentence Sets support writers with simple sentence building word by word. They’re great for developing proper use of punctuation, building decoding skills, and applying new topic vocabulary.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Connect Sets

Connect Sets offer scaffolded writing activities. They’re perfect for building learners’ confidence writing about new topics or in new styles. They provide a combination of support and choices to encourage learners to extend their writing.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Word Banks

Word Banks are ideal for your more independent writers who need support with key subject vocabulary. Each Word Bank offers a selection of words and phrases for learners to use in their writing. They range from single grids of vocabulary, to writing frames supporting the overall structure of a piece of writing, to comprehensive A-Z banks of vocabulary.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Spell Check

Use the Spell Check to promote writing independence in your learners. With the speech support for guidance, learners can make informed decisions to fix their mistakes.

Available in Clicker, Clicker Writer, and Clicker Books

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Predictor

Turn on the Predictor to help keep children’s writing momentum moving forwards. This is a fantastic tool for learners who struggle to get started. The Predictor suggests options even when words are misspelt and will include words from open resources in Clicker.

Available in Clicker and the Clicker Apps

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Reading and building vocabulary

Matching Sets

Matching Sets in Clicker are the perfect starter or plenary activity. These resources are great for introducing new vocabulary prior to reading or for regular retrieval practice. Learners can work through the Matching Set independently at their own pace.

Available in Clicker

(Win/Mac)

Clicker Books

Clicker Books provide on-screen speech supported information books. We offer a selection of ready-to-use Books through LearningGrids ranging from decodable stories to information books on a wide range of topics from the moon landing to castles. These Books pair well with other Clicker Sets for writing or consolidation.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Books

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Clicker Cloze

Clicker Cloze fill-the-blanks activities are ideal for assessing children’s reading comprehension. Simply choose from the suggestions offered, using speech support where needed to access the text.

Available in Clicker

(Win/Mac)

‘Listen & Say’ Talk Sets

Build children’s vocabulary using picture and speech support with Listen & Say Talk Sets. Children can listen to the word read out and record themselves repeating it, offering a low-pressure environment to try out new vocabulary. Adding a label to the image further helps to reinforce the connection between the word, sound and meaning.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Talk

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Talking and Planning

Voice Notes

Add Voice Notes to your Document to capture initial ideas. Voice Notes allow learners to make audio recordings of the content they want to include in their writing, enabling them to focus on the elements of writing that they struggle with.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Clicker Board

Clicker Boards are an easy-to-use mind mapping tool. They’re great for encouraging learners to plan out and develop their ideas before writing. These can be used by individual children, small groups or to promote discussion and gather ideas with the whole class.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

Clicker Board to Word Bank

After planning your writing and gathering vocabulary in a Clicker Board, transition seamlessly to writing in a Clicker Document by turning your Board into a Word Bank.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

‘Talk About’ Talk Sets

Develop children’s oral communication skills with Talk About activities. Using picture prompts, encourage learners to record what they know about a topic. For learners who struggle to express their ideas in writing, this offers the perfect opportunity for them to demonstrate their understanding using an alternative method.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Talk

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)

‘Tell the Story’ Talk Sets

Support learners retelling stories or explaining processes with Tell the Story activities. Images for each part of the story or process are provided as a prompt and children can approach their recordings in the order that suits them best. You can then listen back to all recordings in the correct order at the touch of a button.

Available in Clicker and Clicker Talk

(Win/Mac)

(iPad/Chromebook)