Clicker Writer: Beyond The Basics

Make writing tasks fun and accessible for every learner with this child-friendly word processor for iPad.

Develop pupils' writing skills and build struggling wrtiers' confidence with Clicker Writer - the writing tool that provides differentiated support for pupils of all abilities.

In this session we will explore the Clicker Writer App on the iPad and explore how you can implement it's extensive support features.

This course will take you on a deeper dive into the Clicker Writer app and show practical ways to incorporate Clicker Writer to build confidence, support and motivation for your learners writing needs.

If you are new to Clicker Writer, please check out the Making Writing Accessible with Clicker Writer course first: Click Here


Your Trainer


Chris Gerrard
Chris Gerrard

Originally an additional support needs secondary school teacher, Chris is now a digital learning consultant for XMA. He has previously taught in schools in both Scotland and China, both in the state and independent sectors. Chris is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Master Trainer and Microsoft Certified Educator. He was previously an MIE Fellow for Scotland and was awarded MIE Expert of the Year for Scotland 2019-20.


Chris works with XMA and partners extensively on developing new resources, materials and tools for Professional Learning. Chris champions the use of technology to support inclusion and accessibility through a variety of digital tools available on iPads. He is also hugely passionate about empowering and amplifying student and educator voice. Chris is currently an 'Accessibility and Inclusive Design' Advisory Board Member for Flipgrid as well as a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador and Grid Guide. He is also a Wakelet Ambassador and Community Leader.


When he's not working with teachers and leaders, Chris can be found on his cycle or playing board games with his three young daughters. He is also a Cubs Scout Leader in Glasgow as well as a black tag at Tae Kwon Do. 


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  File Management
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  Creating Sentence Sets
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  Creating Connect Sets
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  Creating Word Banks
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  Adding Audio Files
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  Further Information
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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