Description: Minimum System Requirements Boardmaker for Windows of Mac version 5 or greater for printing and customising the templates, including Boardmaker Studio (see below tip) How to use PODD templates with Boardmaker Studio Adobe Reader (free download This is an external link) CD-ROM Drive Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Communication Books: Direct Access Templates is designed to foster development in the areas of: Communication Resource preparation The resource provides templates to create a range of PODD communication books designed for children who use direct pointing with a whole hand, finger or pointer. Some of these page sets can also be modified to accommodate pick up and give/show or partner-assisted scanning access methodologies. The 3-CD set includes: A full version of the book titled Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display communication books by Gayle Porter (2007). This publication describes the theoretical underpinnings and features of PODD communication books and includes a detailed section on teaching learning strategies Templates for 14 different PODD communication books from simple early functions to complex syntax. These templates can be viewed and customised using Boardmaker version 5 or later (not included). To support you to make customised PODD communication books each set of templates includes: an information file providing a detailed description for that communication book’s language, page layout, vocabulary organisation and navigation pathways construction files providing specific instructions for printing and constructing each communication book What’s on the CDs? CD 1 contains: The book: Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication books in PDF format Step-by-step instructions for selecting and customising a PODD template to suit individual requirements Vocabulary ideas Colour master file (Boardmaker format) Template folders for one page opening PODD communication books, from 9 per page early functions to 20 per page expanded functions Template folders for group PODD communication books CD 2 contains template folders for two page opening PODD communication books: 40 key word, 70 expanded key word, and 100 plus complex syntax. CD 3 contains template folders for two page opening with side panel PODD communication books: 36 key word, 48 expanded keyword, and 90 plus complex syntax.

Author: Porter, Gayle

Publisher: CPEC (Cerebral Palsy Education Centre)

Grade: all

Format: CDR

Keywords: PODD; communicative device; Cerebral Palsy;