Eye gaze technology has developed rapidly in the last few years, with companies like Tobii Dynavox providing increasingly accurate hardware for users. Unfortunately, it remained unavailable on iPad for several years.
However, in 2019, Apple released a new version of iOS designed just for iPads. Named iPadOS, one of the many changes was the addition of mouse support.
The AssistiveTouch feature, first introduced in 2011, was expanded to include an on-screen pointer and a “dwell” feature. Users can move the pointer by connecting a mouse or other input device, with the ability to select things by hovering the pointer over them.
Thanks in part to these changes, the world’s first eye gaze device for iPad is now available from Inclusive Technology - the Skyle. Used in conjunction with AssistiveTouch, it’s now possible to control an iPad Pro with your eyes as fluidly as with your fingers! To learn more, see: http://www.inclusive.co.uk/news/introducing-skyle-the-world-s-first-eye-tracker-for-ipad-pro-a515
All our iPad apps – Clicker Writer, Clicker Communicator, DocsPlus and SuperKeys – are compatible with the Skyle device and can take advantage of the iPad’s “dwell” feature.
As with Switch Control, we’ve produced a handy guide for AssistiveTouch that serves as a companion to the official Apple documentation, with information about connecting wired and wireless devices to the iPad Pro and how to set up AssistiveTouch.
For advice and support with using eye gaze to control our iPad apps, please feel free to contact our Support team.
Our new Clicker universal licensing gives you access to both Clicker (on Windows / Mac) and Clicker Writer (on iPad / Chromebook).
Your licenses can be used interchangeably to make Clicker available on any combination of device types.
For example, with 10 licenses, you could install:
If you have a OneSchool Site License, you have unlimited licenses and can also provide access to Clicker 8 and Clicker Writer on your teachers’ and pupils’ home devices!
To learn more about license management and home use, see:
Clicker 8 uses a new modern installer, which is smaller in size and has better performance.
Like previous versions, there is a network install method for deploying Clicker 8 to multiple computers across a network.
For full instructions, see:
The app is free to download from the App Store.
Once installed, simply launch the app and enter your Organisation ID and Password to license the iPad.
For guidance on deploying via Apple’s Volume Purchase Program, see:
The app is free to download from the Chrome Web Store.
On first launch, it will ask permission to access your Google account details. This is used to check that your Google account has been allocated a license (via our license management site). No need to input any codes or login details!
From then on, you can use the app on any Chromebook you sign into.
For guidance on deploying via the Google Admin Console, see:
Please note that all of our licenses are on a 3-year subscription basis. There are no additional costs for technical support or updates. We will also be adding further features and apps during your subscription period.
If you have queries about Clicker 8 or Clicker Writer, please don’t hesitate to contact support by phone at 01604 671691, email at support@cricksoft.com or via our contact form.