[senit] dramatic cause-effect programs

Hi David

I'm currently struggling with the same thing - and my conclusion is there is
not an awful lot out there (particularly that stick to my criteria, which is
that it must be possible to purchase a site licence!). I'm looking for good
quality, motivating switch-operated software at a number of levels (cause
and effect, switch-building, targeting and timing) and have come up with a
few titles we don't have, but I can't recommend them, because we won't be
buying them until after April (budget!). 

We're going to give SwitchIt FaceMaker a go, which looks good for a wide
range of users, as well as ToyShop and Build It (all from Inclusive).

As for things we have and use, the Priory Woods switch operated videos are
great, but most do not require switch-building. I'm also a huge fan of
SwitchIt Maker2 because it is so easy to use (even for ICT-phobics). And I
know it's a "create your own" solution, but you can really tailor the images
/ video / audio to children's interests. If you make them along the lines of
the SwitchIt Series, with images that build up or change, then a burst of
audio or video (or both) to let the user know they have completed the
sequence. And of course there is SEN-Switcher.

But I doubt if I'm telling you anything new...sorry!

If anyone does know of great resources - I'd love to hear too.

Claire Barnes
Willow Dene School

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[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of david fettes
Sent: 22 March 2007 10:57
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: [senit] dramatic cause-effect programs

hi *as well as making your own, what commercial
programs are avilable that are as dramatic as switchit
patterns and big bang?
to catch attention of visual impaired/and visual
attention refusing students? pre-tracking level- like
switchit patterns best- with ability to put own music
in ideal!
david

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