Boardmaker v.6 (Win) Resources

Boardmaker is a graphics database library containing over 3,000 Picture Communication Symbols. Users can make Boardmaker materials quickly and efficiently and can also import digital pictures into Boardmaker libraries.

Presentations

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Tutorials

• Boardmaker Quick Start Freeform (114Kb PDF)
• Boardmaker v6 Using the Freeform Tool (230Kb PDF)

Demonstrations

• Boardmaker v.6 (Win): Adding Buttons to a Board - (4:44 min)
• Boardmaker v.6 (Win): Adjusting the User Interface and Board Settings - (4:07 min)
• Boardmaker v.6 (Win): Pasting Symbols for the Symbol Finder - (5:10 min)
• Boardmaker v.6 (Win): Adjusting the Button Picture and Text - (4:30 min)
• Boardmaker v.6 (Win): Adding New Names to Symbols - (2:31 min)

Related Materials

Boardmaker v.5.3 (Win) Resources

Boardmaker is a graphics database library containing over 3,000 Picture Communication Symbols. Users can make Boardmaker materials quickly and efficiently and can also import digital pictures into Boardmaker libraries.

Presentations

Note! - When the presentation begins, maximize your browser window for best viewing.

• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Introduction to the Symbol Finder - (18:37 min)
• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Using the Symbol Finder Effectively - (25:20 min)
• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Managing the Symbol Library - (29:48 min)

Tutorials

• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Creating a Story Response Board - (330 Kb PDF)
• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Using the Symbol Finder Effectively - (280 Kb PDF)
• Boardmaker 5.x (Win): Adding Symbols to the Symbol Library - (278 Kb PDF)

Demonstrations

• Accessing Pre-Made Boards and Visual Supports in pictureSET - (7:14 min)
• Updating your Boardmaker (Win) v.5.2 to 5.3.5 - (5:25 min)
• Updating your Boardmaker (Win) v.5.3.5 to 5.3.7 - (3:54 min)

Related Materials - During the webcasts, our presenters mention the following print documents and software demonstrations which provide valuable additional information and examples.

• PictureSET - a collection of pre-made Boardmaker boards
• Minspeak and Boardmaker (2004) - instructions for importing Minspeak symbols into Boardmaker
• Boardmaker (2004) Classroom Activities and Recordkeeping Strategies Using Boardmaker® and TechTalk II
• Boardmaker On Board (2001) - downloadable boards for various activities
• Fun Activities for Students Who Use Picture Symbols (2000) - downloadable boards for various activities
• Boardmaker v.5 Tutorial - an introductory tutorial
• Boardmaker (PCS) Resources - a list to sites with a variety of resources
• Region 2 Digital Lending Library Boardmaker Resources - a list of links to sites with resources
• Mayer-Johnson

Boardmaker v.5 (Mac) Resources

Boardmaker is a graphics database library containing over 3,000 Picture Communication Symbols. Users can make Boardmaker materials quickly and efficiently and can also import digital pictures into Boardmaker libraries.

Presentations

Note! - When the presentation begins, maximize your browser window for best viewing.

• Boardmaker 5 (Mac): Introduction to the Symbol Finder - (25:30 min)

Tutorials

• Using Boardmaker v.5 to Create a Story Response Board - (566 Kb PDF)

Demonstrations

• Accessing Pre-Made Boards and Visual Supports in pictureSET - (7:14 min)

Related Resources - During the webcasts, our presenters mention the following print documents and software demonstrations which provide valuable additional information and examples.

• PictureSET - a collection of pre-made Boardmaker® boards
• Boardmaker® On Board (2001) - downloadable boards for various activities
• Fun Activities for Students Who Use Picture Symbols (2000) - downloadable boards for various activities
• Boardmaker® (PCS) Resources - a list to sites with a variety of resources
• Region 2 Digital Lending Library Boardmaker Resources - a list of links to sites with resources
• Mayer-Johnson