Product Overview Installed on over half a million computers worldwide, Clicker is the award-winning literacy tool that enables students of all abilities to significantly develop their reading and writing skills. Clicker is a software tool designed to support students of all abilities, and to improve their standards of reading and writing. Clicker enables children to learn and progress within an easy-tonavigate, motivating environment tailored to their individual needs. In 2012, Crick Software released the latest version – Clicker 6. Clicker 6 combines customizable student support tools that empower children to work independently, with intuitive activity wizards that make it easier than ever before for teachers to create and edit Clicker activities. Clicker 6: Feature / Benefit Summary Feature Benefit Talking word processor By reading each sentence aloud using high quality Text-to-Speech, and highlighting each word as it is spoken, the talking word processor encourages students to review their work and find and correct any errors themselves. Clicker Sets (containing whole words, phrases and pictures) Clicker activities on any subject can be set up to support children’s learning. The level of support can be increased or scaled back depending on each student’s ability level. Phonetic word prediction The built-in speech-supported elementary word predictor suggests words that fit the context of the student’s writing, developing student independence by extending vocabulary and improving spelling skills. ‘Photo-realistic’ instant picture library Containing over 2,500 images, Clicker’s built-in picture library empowers struggling readers and writers either to access or create their own text. Integrated webcam and painting support The integrated webcam and painting support motivates students to create their own pictures or instantly upload their own photographs into a Clicker document. Switch Accessible Switch accessibility enables access for all users, and includes optional selection by Mouse Dwell. Wizards and Templates Wizards and templates enable teachers to create their own Clicker activities quickly and easily. Click & Edit books Click & Edit books give children the opportunity to demonstrate their learning by creating their own talking books and multimedia presentations. Favorites Children save favorite Clicker activities to their favorites list, enabling easy access to the Clicker activities they like and use the most. Free Resources Clicker is supported by free resources at LearningGrids.com, saving teachers valuable preparation time. Activities can be accessed directly within Clicker. Clicker 6 Licensing and Pricing Options Clicker 6 License Price Single Computer License $360 5 Computers OneSchool License $800 10 Computers OneSchool License $1,200 30 Computers OneSchool License $1,900 Unlimited OneSchool License $3,200 Clicker 6 operates as a perpetual license. OneSchool licensing makes it very affordable to get the benefits of Crick Software products for the entire school. Each OneSchool license includes everything needed to install and use the software on the specified number of computers within one school. OneSchool licenses can only be used within one physical location. The customer must purchase a license for each computer on which Crick Software products are going to be installed. The license options are: Single Computer, 5 Computers, 10 Computers, 30 Computers, and Unlimited. If using thin clients or virtual machines, a license is required for each client or virtual machine. For the latest pricing options, please visit: http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/Pricing.aspx. For multiple building / district-wide software adoptions, contact us directly for a price quote. Then you’ll need to transfer the quote into your funding application (incorporation of price quotes is usually available as part of the budget information in grant applications). Powered By Clicker We have a wide range of fiction and non-fiction content materials available in the ‘Powered by Clicker’ range. Find out more at http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/content.aspx. Support Materials Clicker 6 Home Page: http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/home.aspx Clicker 6 Video: http://video.cricksoft.com/us/clicker-6/index.htm Clicker 6 - 90-Second Training Guides and Videos: http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/training.aspx Clicker 6 Quick Start Guide: http://www.cricksoft.com/Files/US-Clicker/Clicker-6-getting-started.pdf Professional Development/Training There are a wide range of hands-on professional development options on offer. Crick Software training staff are widely experienced in both the products and their application in education. Summary information can be found here. Training options and pricing can be provided on request. A network of Crick Preview Centers across the US are also available to share advice and good practice with Crick Software products. System Requirements Windows: XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Mac: Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 Networks: A network installer is included on the Clicker 6 DVD, together with full deployment instructions. http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/system.aspx Technical Support Obtain product and technical support by sending an email to support@cricksoft.com, or by calling Crick Software’s toll-free number at 1-866-332-7425. There is an extensive, searchable Knowledge Base at http://www.cricksoft.com/support/support.aspx. Research and Success Stories Research studies on Clicker can be found at http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/research.aspx Research material on WriteOnline can be found at http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/writeonline/research.aspx Success stories Clicker – http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/success-stories.aspx WriteOnline – http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/writeonline/success-stories.aspx Additional Information If you require further assistance with the detail required on Crick Software products for your funding application, contact us directly at 1 866 332 7425 or email us at: USinfo@cricksoft.com.