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how to use this book mayer johnson idea book mayer johnson idea book welcome to the boardmaker ® software family the boardmaker software family is made up of different versions of software products ­ all designed to meet specific special education and communication needs boardmaker plus has all the same features as boardmaker for creating print materials and allows educators to transform lessons into interactive activities for use on the computer add voice sound animation video capabilities and more to engage your students in exciting on-screen activities for use on classroom and home computers table of contents science literacy writing 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 what is the idea book designed to give you tips on how to use modify and adapt on-screen boardmaker plus activities to suit your students needs and goals each activity of the idea book includes an on-screen activity to help you develop exciting new curriculum and communication supports a step-by-step guide to the student experience an overview of powerful features of boardmaker plus that support interactivity a list of implementation tips to help you use the activity in your classroom recommendations for additional tools and products that can be used with that curricular area such as ­ print resources ­ boardmaker activity pad examples ­ adaptedlearning.com posts ­ and more math social studies schedules behavior supports communication pre-writing/fine motor adolescence/transition assessment articulation/fluency art music and physical education is the idea book right for me do you wonder how traditional instructional materials can be brought to life on the computer are you looking for activities that align with content-area curriculum and academic standards are you new to boardmaker software family or would you like to broaden the way you use it to meet the unique needs of your students then this idea book is for you getting the most out of your idea book save valuable time and visit adaptedlearning.com to download these activities use search term idea book to find them keep in mind that every activity can be adapted to work with your instructional curriculum and meet the needs and goals of your students we encourage you to look at each idea with an open mind 1 evaluate the immediate idea presented 2 consider how the structure or broader idea could benefit your students if used with a different curricular area or content 3 capture your favorite activity ideas including your own ideas on how to adapt them on the inside back page of this idea book cmyk we recognize how valuable your time is to you and your students adaptedlearning.com a free on-line community where valuable learning resources are within easy reach lets you share and explore interactive materials and activities that promote skill development visit adpatedlearning.com to downlaod all of these activities using the search term idea book to find them find adapted curriculum communication boards and boardmaker activities that have been created by other educators just like you connect with educators and parents and share the solutions you ve created to address curriculum challenges upload materials you ve created and access them later from any computer incorporates all of the senses pms 200 use boardmaker plus to engage all of your students senses and motivate participation in interactive activities for playing games writing stories black asking questions practicing new words solving math problems talking about lessons and more white 1

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science mayer johnson idea book creating adapted and accessible science experiments meet a variety of student skill levels in science by incorporating experiment directions with symbolate auditory and visual feedback vocabulary words and definitions visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects directions button to listen to directions and how to use the pages ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions student reads science topic with the assistance of text paired with symbols ­ symbolate provides varying levels of symbol-supported text for struggling readers student selects next button to move through each page of the activity ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student selects vocabulary words ­ pop-up boards present additional information on the screen temporarily so the student can review vocabulary and definitions ­ type message allows the student to see the spelling of the words as they appear in the message display implementation tips include students in science experiments who typically cannot follow directions without significant repetition or prompts help students learn science vocabulary support logic and reasoning skills to hypothesize about what might happen encourage active learning through hands-on experiments modify activities by adding more verbal prompts and sounds for reinforcement adapt the activity to meet the needs of students requiring scanning options by clicking on dynamic boards access methods use this experiment as a template and create additional activities focused on other science topics 5 student listens to each step of the experiment ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student selects button at each step of the experiment to indicate completion of the step ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to represent the completion of each step student continues to the next two experiments using the same tools as in the first experiment ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student participates in discussion and final conclusions by selecting the correct answers ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to represent the selection of the correct answer audience grades 7-12 school curriculum science therapy tools listening/auditory cognitive skills sequencing logic and reasoning 2 6 3 7 4 8 additional ideas print reinforce environmental stewardship with recycling worksheets using pcs curriculum companions curriculum companions are topic-specific boardmaker plus activities designed to supplement your curriculum they provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate what they ve learned through classification and sorting activities curriculum companions also assess learning through randomized multiple choice activities adjust the number of foils or prompting support offered by the computer to increase or decrease the complexity of the activity how to order see page 28 for item numbers additional supports stimulate the senses with scientific concepts science activities a to z explores scientific concepts with activities focused on topics like the environment and chemistry to motivate students science activities in pcs exploring science through symbols and words bundle includes three full-color readers that provide access to standardsbased earth life and physical science description science activities a to z exploring science through symbols and words bundle catalog item number x3tm104 r3at114 2 3

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literacy mayer johnson idea book teaching elements of a story plot teach and assess students understanding of elements that create a story plot with this on-screen activity that includes a graphic organizer multiple choice options and support with sequencing skills visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects the question mark to hear the directions of the activity ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions student scrolls over each button on the chart to hear the elements of a story plot ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student selects an element and its definition pops up ­ pop-up boards present additional information on the screen temporarily so the student can review definitions student selects the button on the pop-up board hears the definition and is linked to a multiple choice activity ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student selects the correct answer and the button changes color before linking the student to a sequencing activity ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to represent the selection of the correct answer 6 student selects the symbol-supported text to hear the directions of the activity after completion of the activity the student is linked to another sequencing activity ­ symbolate provides varying levels of symbol-supported text for struggling readers student places the symbolized parts of the story little red riding hood in the correct order on the chart ­ movable buttons allow the student to manipulate items on the screen to sequence buttons in the correct order student participates in discussion and final conclusions by selecting the correct answers ­ play recorded message plays sounds from a recording the included sound library or imported sound files from other sources to reinforce selection of the correct answer student chooses the option for more practice and is linked to a similar sequencing activity with a help button that provides a visual cue to aid with the correct placement of elements on the chart ­ set button picture changes the picture on a button when it is selected audience grades k-12 school curriculum reading life skills following instructions therapy tools listening/auditory cognitive skills logic reasoning categorizing sequencing additional autism tbi learning disabilities 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 implementation tips use as an independent on-screen activity during literacy instruction with students who benefit from structured and errorless teaching activities assess understanding of the elements of a story plot by changing options that provide errorless teaching replace little red riding hood story symbols with symbols pictures that represent any story students are reading create a print activity by having students cut out elements and place in the correct sequential order print on-screen work by adding the print board action to the boards use for a whole class instructional or review activity with an interactive white board or projector modify what students hear by recording your voice or selecting different sounds from the included sound library additional supports additional ideas print use symbolate to quickly provide modified symbol supported text within a book curriculum companions curriculum companions are topic-specific boardmaker plus activities designed to supplement your curriculum use curriculum companions to support successful reading comprehension with symbol and picture supported text provide students with access to a picture glossary to look up definitions and related words how to order see page 28 for item numbers create book after book use the create-a-book fabric with clear literacy pockets to create more books with your students then use any combination of pcs and photos to make reading each book a rich hands-on experience description regular create-a-book large create-a-book clear literacy pockets catalog item number x8ar110 x8ar161 x8ar111 storytelling and re-telling are integral parts of any literacy instruction the portable choice/display board is a versatile hookand-loop-accepting display board that supports vocabulary lessons plot discussions and written expression activities it measures 48 wide and 16 inches high when open description portable choice/display board catalog item number x8ar133 4 5

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writing mayer johnson idea book supporting writing with story-planning prepare students for writing by minimizing choices to drive student focus support planning and walk through the steps needed to write a story visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects directions button on each page ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions student slides mouse over each button to hear questions ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student selects next button to move to the next page ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page ­ type message allows the student to enter text into the message display 4 student selects pcs to complete the sentence ­ picture button places an image of the button including the symbol and its label in the message display window when it is selected student sees and hears writing in message display and selects the option to hear the entire message again 6 ­ message display and select entire message after speaking allows the student to enter text into the message display and hear it spoken student builds multiple pages of writing by continuing to the next board ­ preserve message option saves message display input from all linked pages to allow the student to build writing across multiple pages student selects erase to clear the last message typed ­ remove last message allows the student to erase the last message entry from the message display window student selects clear to clear the message display ­ clear message display allows the student to erase all entries from the message display window student selects print to print written work ­ print message allows the student to independently print contents of a message display audience grades 3-8 school curriculum writing 2 3 7 8 9 5 implementation tips add additional pages so students can expand past planning and begin writing use these pages as a template for future story planning by dropping in new topics characters and situations modify the on-screen story planning pages by using text only symbols only or varying the skill level encourage the use of an actual keyboard for independent writing and spelling by linking a keyboard additional ideas print create mini word banks for student desks to assist with writing curriculum companions curriculum companions are topic-specific boardmaker plus activities designed to supplement your curriculum use curriculum companions to support successful writing through visual prompts target word banks and access to a keyboard how to order see page 28 for item numbers additional supports color-coded keys kinderboard for the pc gives little fingers large keyboard keys the kinderboard has color-coded keys and a usb keyboard features that features 1 square keys that are helpful for young typists one-handed typing made easy five finger typist 2.1 makes typing with one hand easier for beginner or advanced typists written expression and typing can be much more difficult if the traditional two-handed method of touch typing is a challenge five finger typist software for windows and mac guides users through specific lessons to make typing with one hand much easier description kinderboard for the pc five finger typist 2.1 catalog item number x0cc102 m153 6 7

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math mayer johnson idea book teaching functional daily math skills use interactive on-screen features to teach new skills create cueing strategies and assist with memory recall for math curriculum lessons visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects directions button to hear directions ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions 2 student selects highlighted buttons ­ color tool allows the student to focus on colored areas of an activity 3 student listens to explanation and definition of each section of the deposit slip ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear explanations student selects button at bottom of page to see completed deposit slip ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page audience grades 9-12 school curriculum math life skills functional skills therapy tools listening auditory 4 implementation tips use play recorded message ­ record a new sound to record the teacher s voice extend the activity using movable buttons and have students move correct answers to the spaces on the deposit slip create print-based deposit slips for class lessons and homework use boards as a teaching tool or set them up in classroom as a cueing station for completing actual deposit slips additional ideas print provide visuals for success with math activities using pcs boardmaker activity pad extend lessons in math with the boardmaker activity pad catalog item number f0mj190 additional supports a math program with optional scanning features archimedes is a direct select switch accessible math program that scans if needed this windows software features a broad scope of practice math lessons including greater than/less than division multiplication addition and subtraction description archimedes catalog item number r1lt103 don t let the name fool you the early learning suite is not just for young learners but for learners who need practice with basic concepts such as matching colors learning shapes and counting money skills are also included in this user-friendly and uncluttered learning environment suitable for ages 2-12 the customizable features include blind prompts and written instructions description the early learning suite catalog item number r1mb101 8 9

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social studies mayer johnson idea book presenting sorting activities using movable buttons present a sorting activity using movable buttons with the snap back feature to add additional prompting visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects the directions sentence at the top of the activity ­ symbolate read with highlighting helps the student focus on each word of the symbol supported text as it is read aloud student slides mouse over each button to hear the name of the symbol ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student selects a symbol and drags it moving it on the screen ­ movable buttons allow the student to manipulate items on the screen to sort buttons in the correct category ­ dynamic boards ­ show ­ movable button tool allows the teacher to create activities using movable buttons 4 student places the symbol in the appropriate category ­ destination buttons are buttons that have been identified as a location where the student can drop a movable button 5 if dropped in the appropriate category the symbol is centered within that button ­ center movables places the symbol in the center of the destination button student places the symbol in the incorrect category ­ snap back guides the student away from the incorrect answer by returning the symbol to its initial location so that the student can try again once the sorting is complete the student or teacher selects the print button ­ print board allows the student and/or teacher to capture student responses by printing a page following completion of the activity audience grades k-6 school curriculum teacher tools clasroom resources tests/quizzes cognitive skills categorizing 2 6 3 7 implementation tips use this sorting activity for any content area ideal for students who benefit from highly interactive activities encourage group participation on an interactive white board replace symbols with photos to encourage participation disable the snap back feature and allow each symbol to be placed in either category for assessment use two separate distinct areas to sort the pieces rather than a side-by-side grid as in this example make two large buttons so there is only one destination button for each category additional supports additional ideas print use symbolate to present symbol adapted current events just copy and paste the text into a symbolate button adaptedlearning.com ben franklin use an on-screen book to introduce a famous person from history a collection of worksheets is also included use the vertical space in your classroom for environmental engineering cover the bulletin board with veltex® velcro® brand-accepting description fabric for a student-friendly current events bulletin board post the 40-yard roll black written expression activities that were created with symbolate create 40-yard roll royal blue matching activities in the vertical plane using pcs hook-and-loop and veltex fabric a large interactive venn diagram on a bulletin board can be used to classify objects or discuss current events to spark all kinds of discussion and engaging activities catalog item number f8vu101 f8vu102 10 11

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schedules mayer johnson idea book presenting on-screen schedules using elements commonly found in printed schedules present an on-screen schedule that incorporates interactivity and multimedia while utilizing elements often found on printed schedule systems visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects push here button ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions student selects first symbol presented ­ play movie uses pcs animations to illustrate target behaviors that represent the requested action identified by the rules animations can be viewed as cycled shown three times or non-cycled shown once when student has completed that action he/she visually removes that action by clicking in the empty button below it ­ set button picture changes the picture on a button when it is selected ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to represent the completion of each step it turns the initial action button black to represent completion and allow the student to better focus on the next step 4 student proceeds through all actions requested in the schedule upon completion of the last action the student is presented with a reinforcement movie and sound for completing this sequence of actions ­ mj sound library presents the student with a reinforcing or clarifying sound ­ play movie uses pcs animations or movie files to provide additional reinforcement audience grades k-12 life skills functional skills following instructions vocational skills teacher tools schedules 2 3 implementation tips ideal for students who benefit from visual supports encourage more independent performance of a series of tasks use on an interactive white board to present and review a schedule to a group replace pcs animations with real movies photos symbols or music to make video clips more meaningful to students increase independence for tasks required within a sequence try with vocational skills or daily routines add sound files for each action presented if it can serve as an appropriate prompt for students use set button properties visibility to present only one required action on-screen at a time replace check mark with a more reinforcing image try a favorite character hobby or special interest additional ideas print time span schedules allow some flexibility for when a schedule item occurs and reinforces time-telling skills adaptedlearning.com my specials schedule by jeremy brown this on-screen interactive schedule utilizes pop-up boards for student completion of the daily schedule of specials additional supports our most popular schedule clear schedule with easy-close flaps is a visual schedule that can be hung with flaps to the left or flaps to the right try mounting a class set of these schedules on a bulletin board or wall for constant use by staff and students description clear schedule with easy-close flaps 5-pack catalog item number x8ar105 f8ar167 12 13

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behavior supports mayer johnson idea book creating positive behavior support activities on-screen books rules and token systems use an on-screen book rule cue card and token system with multi-modal instruction to help students with behavioral challenges understand what to expect what is expected of them and how to be successful in a target situation visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it audience grades k-5 teacher tools positive behavioral support therapy tools listening auditory cognitive skills categorizing what happens and features used 1 student scrolls over buttons to hear activity choices from the making good decisions main board ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student selects the book activity and then selects buttons on each page to have the book read ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear the text in a book student selects buttons to show pcs animations that illustrate target behaviors identified by the rules ­ play movie uses pcs animations to make information more concrete for the student student selects the main page star to navigate back to the main board when the book is completed ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student selects the rules activity and then selects symbol-supported text to have it read ­ symbolate read with highlighting helps the student focus on each word of the symbol supported text as it is read aloud 6 student hears the rule and watches the button change color when each rule button is selected ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to reinforce the student s selection student selects the rewards activity and then selects the outlines of the stars to watch them become yellow symbolizing success ­ set button picture changes the picture on a button when it is selected student selects the print button to take the activity home or to keep for data collection ­ print board allows the student and/or teacher to capture student responses by printing a page following completion of the activity student selects all of the stars to hear a reinforcing sound ­ play recorded message plays sounds from a recording the included sound library or imported sound files from other sources to reinforce completion of the task 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 implementation tips motivate students to try to understand rules in a specific setting address undesired behaviors in a target situation integrate photos into activities for added emphasis and clarification of information increase students ability to succeed by preparing them before the given situation occurs help students self-assess their success after the given situation occurs use the rewards page as an on-screen token economy system in conjunction with or independent from other activities additional supports record students performing target behaviors and integrate these movie files to provide more concrete models of behavioral expectations or for reinforcement ideal for students who may become aggressive the soft communication board offers a safe option for communication during times of extreme frustration the flexible fabric with hidden inside pocket can be used with any frustrated student to offer choices without risk of injury to the communicator or his/her communication partners adaptedlearning.com frustrated choice board by sarah smith this print board provides an accessible and appropriate way for students to communicate their needs to others when they are escalated due to sensory or situational triggers description soft communication board 5-pack 10-pack catalog item number x8ar149 x8ar162 x8ar163 additional ideas print transition cue card this activity can be easily accessed to remind students what behaviors are expected during a fire drill apply this format to other surprising situations replace stars with another meaningful reinforcing symbols or pictures to increase the efficacy of the reward system for each student no one wants to lose time time timers encourage independence by helping students manage time as visual timers the time timer software has been successful with individuals on computers but it also works exceptionally well on interactive whiteboards for testing sessions time timers come in three sizes to suit groups of varying sizes description 3 for a single student 8 for a small group 12 for a whole classroom catalog item number x0873 x0878 x08712 14 15

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communication mayer johnson idea book streamlining communication with pop-up boards use interactive on-screen features to create communication boards that facilitate communication in the classroom visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects i choose button to choose topic ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to communicate his/her wants and needs student selects buttons to communicate about the activity ­ pop-up boards presents additional information on the screen temporarily so the student can use additional words and sentences to communicate 3 student selects go back button when he/she finishes the activity ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page audience grades pre k­k school curriculum augmentative communication 2 implementation tips modify the pop-up boards by incorporating a message display quick pictures or quick text personalize the communication pages by incorporating photos using drag-and-drop add new symbols to the same on-screen boards and use them as templates for additional communication topics additional ideas print utilize pcs for low-tech communication needs boardmaker activity pad communication opportunities abound with the use of communication boards on the boardmaker activity pad catalog item number f0mj190 additional supports a favorite of students who use exchange systems the portable deluxe communication unit allows students to use their familiar exchange system in a convenient lightweight unit that s ready for any setting description portable deluxe communication unit 5-pack catalog item number x8ar195 f8ar196 a staple for every classroom sticktogethertm adhesive hook-and-loop is a cost-effective staple available in white dots or white strip that offers inexpensive reliability for use on aprons cubes communication boards interactive bulletin boards and more check out the mayer-johnson product catalog for the full list of sticktogethertm 16 17

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pre-writing/fine motor skills mayer johnson idea book practicing pre-writing skills matching picture search and simple composition this activity develops the pre-writing and fine motor skills of crossing midline visual discrimination and differentiating between text and pictures through engaging on-screen activities that include matching picture search and simple composition visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student scrolls over the question mark to hear the directions for the activity ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button for the pet matching activity the student selects the symbol-supported sentence in the green box to hear the text spoken ­ symbolate read with highlighting provides varying levels of symbol-supported text for struggling readers student matches the pets to their corresponding picture by selecting each pet s button from the left side and dragging it to its matching button on the right side of the screen ­ movable buttons allow the student to manipulate items on the screen to match buttons correctly student selects the green or yellow circular buttons to navigate between activities ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student finds the hiding pets in the park by selecting the animal and hearing the animal s related sound ­ play recorded message plays sounds from a recording the included sound library or imported sound files from other sources to reinforce the student s selection 6 the background of each pet s button turns yellow when selected to help the student keep track of which pets have been found ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to reinforce choices the student has made in the simple composition activity a complete sentence appears in the message display window when the student selects the buttons that complete questions or statements about pets ­ type message allows the student to enter text into message display a symbol appears in the message display window after each sentence to cue the student about the content of the typed statement ­ picture button places an image of the button including the symbol and its label in the message display window when it is selected audience grades pre k-k school curriculum early education life skills following instructions teacher tools following instructions therapy tools listening/auditory cognitive skills logic reasoning categorizing sequencing visual discrimination 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 if the student wants to change an answer the student selects the erase button ­ remove last message allows the student to erase the last message entry from the message display window 10 on the last page of questions the student can choose to print the collection of statements and symbols in the message display window ­ print message allows the student to independently print contents of a message display additional ideas print create print activities to provide hands-on practice for fine motor and prewriting skills through dot-to-dot picture completion tracing and storytelling boardmaker activity pad practice one-to-one correspondence and generalization while strengthening the student s skills with crossing midline and visual discrimination using these two standard matching activities for the boardmaker activity pad catalog item number f0mj190 additional supports save a copy of your students work and create an extra set of lecture notes carbonless notebooks and carbonless 3-hole loose-leaf paper are easy methods of documentation when students are practicing fine motor skills penmanship or written expression simply tear out the sheets separate and file keep team members informed of students progress simply by showing them students samples one ream of paper includes 250 2-ply sheets one notebook includes 80 2-ply sheets description carbonless notebook carbonless notebooks 5 pack 3-hole punched loose-leaf paper 3-hole punched 5 ream pack catalog item number x8ld100 x8ld102 x8ld100 x8ld102 implementation tips use with students who are developing the crossing midline fine motor skill strengthen visual discrimination skills and reinforce differentiation of text and pictures integrate curriculum vocabulary by pairing vocabulary text with corresponding symbols and/or pictures matching activity make the activity more meaningful and motivating by replacing the pet symbols with photos of students pets help students generalize conceptual understanding of symbols by replacing symbols on one side with others in the same category picture search activity target curriculum vocabulary by changing the category or symbol type of the buttons simple composition activity challenge students by adding more pages to the activity import the simple composition onto a communication device and use with scanning if appropriate 18 19

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adolescence/transition mayer johnson idea book exploring job options what do i want to be when i grow up students explore the type of skills involved in two campus jobs then they decide which job best suits them and learn how to contact an employer through the use of on-screen mapping charting and listing activities visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student hears the directions of the activity when the looking for a job mapping activity is launched into use mode ­ edit board actions allows actions to take place upon the launching of a board in looking for a job a message is spoken student scrolls over each button on the graphic organizer map to hear the name of the job and the skill categories the student will explore ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button when the student selects the category buttons a separate board appears on the screen the student scrolls over the button to hear it speak and then selects it to resume exploring the map ­ pop-up boards presents additional information on the screen temporarily so the student can receive additional information student selects each of the symbol buttons that correspond to each category to hear the skills required for the job ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear information when selected the buttons change to the color that matches the text of their corresponding categories enabling the student to visually organize the information ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to provide visual cues 6 student selects the right arrow key to switch to the next job s map ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page audience grades 9-12 school curriculum reading life skills functional skills following directions vocational skills therapy tools listening/auditory cognitive skills logic reasoning categorizing sequencing 7 2 student marks the skills that are most pertinent to his/her ability and interest by selecting the button preceding each sentence in the skill checklist charting activity ­ set button picture changes the picture on a button when it is selected student hears a reinforcing bell and a spoken message recorded by the teacher when the student selects the button of the job that has the most marks ­ play recorded message plays sounds from a recording the included sound library or imported sound files from other sources to reinforce selection of the correct answer student experiences a short delay before the activity switches to the last activity ­ delay allows for a pause between actions in order for the student to process information 8 3 9 4 5 10 during this delay the student prints out the list to reference later ­ print board allows the student and/or teacher to capture student responses by printing a page following completion of the activity 11 student selects the buttons included on the procedure list to reveal a spoken text message in the contact employer activity ­ set button label changes the text on a button when it is selected implementation tips discover which jobs interest students while helping visual learners organize and process information model how students will independently complete the activity use as an independent on-screen activity during a functional skills class or as a group activity for students who benefit from structured activities and are considering the same jobs interrupt speech on the buttons and review boards without hearing directions again select dynamic boards click on button selection and select the first two options drag-and-drop multimedia recordings or pictures of people performing the skills of the job to make information more concrete record your voice or select sounds from the mj sound library to increase reinforcement print skill checklist chart for the student to reference when meeting with an employer print and use the procedural list to cue students through the process looking for a job activity use maps as templates for other job searches by modifying the labels symbols and the job-specific messages on the skill buttons ask the questions on the pop-up boards to brainstorm with students on the type of skills that are required in a specific job replace the symbols and the messages on the skill buttons to represent students ideas additional ideas boardmaker activity pad use a boardmaker activity pad sequential activity to help students remember the behavior expectations for switching between classes at school catalog item number f0mj190 adaptedlearning.com problem chart for teasing by andrea newall cues students in a clear and structured way on how to successfully deal with teasing the learner box toolkit is a self-contained pcs-based set of teaching tools for adolescents and transitioning young adults suitable for all ages but targeted toward this group the pcs-based materials include specific lesson plans for use by instructional assistants or substitute staff if needed the pcs are printed on dishwasher safe plastic and hook-and-loop dots come with the kit for your convenience how many hours could you save designing printing cutting laminating and storing your lessons these two separate pre-made kits cover plants and cooking each contains hundreds of pcs and lesson plans to use again and again description learner box toolkit learner box module cooking 1 learner box module gardening 1 catalog item number x8ii100 x8ii101 x8ii102 additional supports 20 21

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assessment mayer johnson idea book capturing student responses present an assessment using boardmaker plus which captures students answers and presents them on an answer sheet at the end of the activity visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects the movie button ­ play movie uses movie files to present curricular concepts ­ drag-and-drop allows multiple movie formats to be easily imported and played on a button the background or within a message display 2 student slides mouse over each button to hear answer options ­ spoken preview allows the student to hear a spoken message before selecting a button student slides mouse over each button to see the text for each answer option ­ text preview allows the student to see a message before selecting a button student selects answer choice ­ type message allows the student to enter text into the message display in this board design the message display will not be viewed until the final page student selects the next question button ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page after answering all of the questions and moving between linked boards the student is presented with an answer sheet on the final board of the activity this page displays a message display that was hidden on all previous activity pages ­ dynamic buttons message display allows you to size and present message displays in various formats in this 9 7 activity all assessment pages will show that the message display was made invisible with invisible border smallest size possible font color matching background color button color matching background color ­ on the final page the message display was made larger with normal font and color to present all of the student responses from previous pages student and teacher will be presented with the collection of student responses from previous pages ­ preserve message option saves message display input form all linked pages to allow the student to build writing across multiple pages a description of each movie is listed on the message display prior to each student response ­ edit board actions allows actions to take place upon the launching of a board ­ in this case a type message action was included to describe the movie that was being viewed student and teacher are presented with the date the activity was completed ­ quick date shows the current date as a button label audience grades k­12 teacher tools tests/quizzes 3 4 8 5 6 additional supports cut your prep time ­ without cutting create interventions prior to assessment using custom perforated printable papers and templates from playing cards and flash cards to lotto games students are sure to respond to these colorful and engaging activities load these perforated papers into your inkjet printer and simply print your pcs activities and interventions adaptedlearning.com write a book report by phyl t macomber use this on-screen book report template to assess and record when a variety of staff members conduct interventions and assessments following the same process can be difficult create an integrity checklist in your boardmaker plus software and print it on magnetic paper to hang where all staff members can view and follow the steps to make the intervention or assessment easier description 450 small lotto cards 90 large lotto cards 60 horizontal strips 60 vertical strips 120 playing cards 32 pocket sliders 2 of each pack custom perforated printable papers catalog item number x8vu101 x8ar189 x8ar190 x8ar191 x8ar192 x8ar187 x8ar188 10 student selects the print button to print the answer sheet page ­ print board allows the student and/or teacher to capture student responses by printing a page following completion of the activity implementation tips present limited information on a single board capture iep or alternate assessment data add additional pages to include more test questions use symbols rather than movies present symbol-adapted questions for the assessment using symbolate additional ideas print use printed assessments as a tool to collect data for ieps or alternate assessment create assessments using a visible message display or movable button activities use print message and print board to capture student responses add prompting and support to turn this assessment into a practice activity 22 23

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articulation/fluency mayer johnson idea book creating motivating and interactive articulation games bring new life and excitement to your articulation therapy sessions by incorporating on-screen features with print-based games visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects the directions button to listen to directions on how to play the game ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions student selects the red box to roll the dice ­ assign variable allows if/then statements to be programmed in advance in this example it allows the student to roll the dice student selects one of the dinosaur game pieces to move around the board ­ movable buttons allow the student to manipulate items on the screen to move to the appropriate space on a game board 4 student selects each of the symbol buttons that correspond to each category to hear the skills required for the job ­ play recorded message plays sounds from a recording the included sound library or imported sound files from other sources to hear the message correctly articulated play continues in turn as students 1 2 and 3 movie around the playing board until they reach the final space ­ speak message and play recorded message allow students to receive positive feedback and indicate when the game has ended audience grades k­6 therapy tools articulation/phonology 2 5 3 implementation tips encourage speech sound practice when old activities no longer motivate integrate the computer as a therapy tool modify the on-screen game by incorporating new words and targeted speech sounds incorporate a new theme for speech practice by removing and adding different pcs symbols on the board help students record and listen to their speech on each turn by incorporating a quick record button target speech goals by using curriculum-based words modify the same on-screen game concepts to target fluent speech practice for fluency students additional supports practicing articulation shouldn t be dicey learning fun cubes are fun colorful tools that improve vocabulary and articulation customize each of the 4 or 6 cubes so every student enjoys using them with each activity just flip to create new sentences use literacy flip strips to create sentences practice fluency make choices or tell stories literacy flip strips include 16 4 x 4 pages attached to a stabilization board description fabric clear catalog item number x8ar108 x8ar109 additional ideas print encourage generalization of fluency strategies with take-home cue cards boardmaker activity pad motivate pre-school learners by incorporating interactive sound activities using the boardmaker activity pad catalog item number f0mj190 description 4 black 3-pack 4 blue 4 yellow 4 red 4 multi-color 3-pack red yellow blue 6 black 6 black 3-pack catalog item number x8vu101 x8ar189 x8ar190 x8ar191 x8ar192 x8ar187 x8ar188 24 25

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art music physical education mayer johnson idea book incorporating boardmaker plus into enrichment classes use interactive on-screen activities to review what is going to happen in class integrate the computer during class report on what happened in class all in the context of language-rich activities that support the practice of curriculum-related vocabulary and content audience grades k­5 school curriculum language math visit adaptedlearning.com to download this activity use search term idea book to find it what happens and features used 1 student selects directions button to listen to directions on how to use the pages ­ speak message speaks a message when a button is selected to allow the student to hear directions 2 student reads the sentence ­ symbolate provides varying levels of symbol-supported text for struggling readers student selects button with exercise ­ play movie uses pcs animations to provide visual reinforcement student selects next button ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student reads question or selects question button ­ symbolate provides varying levels of symbol-supported text for struggling readers 8 6 student selects buttons with the correct answers ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to represent the selection of the correct answer ­ play movie uses pcs animations to more clearly represent verb concepts 7 student selects next button ­ change board allows the student to move independently to the next activity page student selects buttons to mark on the graph ­ set button properties provides visual feedback by changing the appearance of a button border or text primarily using color to complete a graphing activity 3 4 5 implementation tips modify this on-screen activity by inserting photos of the gym students performing exercises or exercise equipment at your school incorporate actual video clips of your class using the play movie option create integrated lessons with core curriculum and enrichment classes save time creating more on-screen interactive activities for music and art classes using the same on-screen activities as a template additional ideas print create print based activities for music class with pcs boardmaker activity pad encourage communication and participation in art class by incorporating the boardmaker activity pad catalog item number f0mj190 additional supports fun ways to learn together group time activities a to z includes letter-based group activities like dinosaur stomp that build critical skills including taking turns following directions and sitting still with your feet on the floor all while helping to improve gross and fine motor skills time-saving templates ready to customize and print beyond boardmaker iii includes a pep rally communication board and an olympic games communication board modify each board based on student needs or use these to spark your own creativity description catalog item number x3tm102 m1mj220 group time activities a to z beyond boardmaker iii 26 27

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