Clicker and Widgit Symbols - Top tips

Many schools already use Clicker to support writing and Widgit Symbols to aid understanding. Now, these two trusted tools have come together - Clicker Desktop and Clicker Writer now include 10,000 Widgit Symbols at no extra cost. 

This update adds a powerful new layer of scaffolding to Clicker’s writing support. Pupils can use symbols to access vocabulary, build sentences, and better understand key concepts. What’s more, they can choose when and where to add symbol support, giving them greater control and independence in their writing. 

Find out more with these fantastic ‘hints and tips’ videos from Martin Crick!

Adding Widgit Symbols into pre-made Clicker Sets

In this video, Martin demonstrates how to add Widgit Symbols into pre-made Clicker Sets from LearningGrids, as well as how to create your own symbol-supported resources from scratch.

Picturizing a Clicker Document with Widgit Symbols

In this video, Martin explains how to add Widgit Symbols into the Picturize feature so that learners can have increased support when writing and reading back text in a Clicker Document.

Adding Widgit Symbols into Clicker's Spell Check and Predictor

In this video, Martin Crick shows how easy it is to add Widgit Symbols into the Spell Check and Predictor and explains how doing so can increase pupils’ independence and confidence with writing.
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