Boardmaker Resources for Macintosh and Windows 2006-2010
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.
Boardmaker Plus v.6
Demonstrations
Boardmaker v.6 (Win) Resources
Tutorials
- Boardmaker Quick Start Freeform - (114Kb PDF)
- Boardmaker v6 Using the Freeform Tool - (230Kb PDF)
- Boardmaker v6 Quick Start Symbolate Tool - (183Kb PDF, contributed by C. Massie)
- Boardmaker v6 Creating a Social Story Using the Symbolate Tool - (70Kb PDF, contributed by C. Massie)
- Boardmaker Plus Creating a Quick Calendar Using a Calendar Template - (243Kb 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)
- Using Boardmaker v.5 to Create a Story Response Board - (566 Kb PDF)
Demonstrations
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® (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

