Special Access options added to Clicker Writer

In this update, we have released new versions of the three Clicker Apps - Clicker Writer, Clicker Books and Clicker Talk (iPad / Chromebook).

These updates are free for all Clicker subscribers:

• iPad users – Open the App Store app, tap on your account icon in the top right-hand corner, and scroll down until you see the Clicker Writer and Clicker Books apps listed. Tap the ‘update’ button. 
  
• Chromebook users - A pop-up should appear in the app informing you that an update is available – click OK/yes. If it doesn’t, just close and relaunch the app to force the update.

What’s new in this version?

We have made changes to the following features:

• LearningGrids 
  
• Accessibility 
  
• Other updates and improvements

Scroll down for a more detailed description of each of these changes.

LearningGrids enhancements

When opening LearningGrids, you can now view all available Clicker Sets, rather than only those compatible with the app you’re using. Use the checkboxes to the left of the screen to change which Clicker Sets are visible. This is a fantastic way to see more ways Clicker can be incorporated in your lessons. 

Accessibility updates

A new Special Access menu has now been added. This allows you to adjust settings to optimise the Clicker Apps to work with Clicker Sets using one or two switches. Choose the Special Access icon in the top-right of the screen to open the menu.

This menu allows you to adjust scan settings to suit individual children.

Note – eye gaze can be used with the Clicker Apps using the eye gaze tool’s settings. 

Other updates and improvements

• The option to change the layout of a Clicker Book when in portrait or landscape orientation. (Clicker Books) 
  
• The Crick Picture Library has been updated. (Clicker Talk) 
  
• SuperKeys options have moved from the App Settings menu to the Special Access menu. The option to turn it on when using only the on-screen keyboard or the keyboard and the writing grids has also been added.