News

December

Happy holidays

2008 has been an exciting year for Crick Software and we'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for the support you have shown us. We hope you enjoy the holidays and look forward to seeing you in 2009.

WriteOnline Preview
WriteOnline is the online word processor that has been enhanced with fantastic built-in writing support features such as Wordbar and predictive text and can be personalized for every learner in your school. To take a look at how WriteOnline can be used with your students request a free 14 day preview. Simply email your name and organization contact details to USinfo@cricksoft.com to receive your log-in information.

Clicker Paint
We are pleased to announce that Crick Software's educational art program, Clicker Paint, has been honored with a 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning. This exciting program works as a powerful standalone application yet also fully integrates with Clicker 5 and incorporates unique and innovative features that add a new dimension to student creativity. Order your copy of this award-winning software by calling 1 866 332 7425 or visit our online store.

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November

November Conferences

This November our Education Consultants will be showing delegates at a number of events how Clicker 5, WriteOnline and supporting resources can be used with learners in every school. Visit our booth at ECOO in Ontario , MassCUE in Sturbridge, and NYScate in Rochester - a full schedule of events is available on our conferences page which is updated regularly.

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October

WriteOnline is now available

Launched at NECC 2008, WriteOnline is now available to purchase for your school. This online word processor is enhanced with fantastic built-in writing support features such as Wordbar and predictive text and can be personalized for every learner in your school.

New faces at Crick Software

We'd like to introduce customers to the new staff at Crick Software. Educational Sales Consultants, Laurie Lynch and Debbie Yergeau are based at the Westport office and can be contacted to provide information and quotes on any of our software titles. If you would like to place an order with us, please visit our online store or call toll-free 1 866 332 7425.

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September

A guide to Clicker

For those of you who are new to Clicker or would just like a quick refresh on how you can use Clicker 5 with your learners, take a look at the Clicker Guide. Available as a PowerPoint presentation, a downloadable pdf, and even online, this is a great way to familiarize yourself with how you can use the software in your classroom.

New graphics on LearningGrids World
Over the summer vacation, many resources have been added to the LearningGrids World website. See some of the fantastic new graphics designed by Cartoonist Andy Dixon in activities for Clicker 5. There are hundreds of resources available for you to download and use with Clicker, WriteOnline, and ClozePro.

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August

LearningGrids World

If you are using Clicker 5, ClozePro or WriteOnline, don’t forget that there are hundreds of free curriculum-related resources that you can download at LearningGrids World. All of these can be used immediately or tailored to meet the individual needs of your learners. With more resources added to the site regularly, make sure you’re registered at LearningGrids World.

Innovative online writing tool

Launched last month, WriteOnline will soon be available to purchase for your school. This online word processor is enhanced with fantastic built-in writing support features such as Wordbar and predictive text and can be personalized for every learner in your school.

And finally…
Although many of you are still on break for the summer, we’d just like to remind you that we are still available to take calls and answer your questions about any of our product titles. Whatever your plans are for this vacation, we hope you have a great time – see you next semester!

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July

Innovative online writing tool

Launched at the beginning of July, WriteOnline will soon be available to purchase for your school. This online word processor is enhanced with fantastic built-in writing support features such as Wordbar and predictive text and can be personalized for every learner in your school. There are already over 75 resources available on LearningGrids World for you to download free and use with your students.

Crick Software has moved

In order to ensure that we always offer first class service to both our existing and growing customer base, we recently moved to a new office in Westport, Connecticut. No matter where you are located, our sales team will be available to discuss your requirements and provide access to all of our products.

And finally…
Although many of you have finished for the summer, we'd just like to remind you that we are still available to take your calls and provide information about any of our product titles. Whatever your plans are for this vacation, we hope you have a great time – see you next semester!

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May

LearningGrids World

LearningGrids.com has now changed! With LearningGrids World you will be able to create a virtual learning environment for your whole school that will provide private and shared file storage, logins for all your staff and students, and access to hundreds of free high quality resources. With WriteOnline coming soon, you'll even be able to access this highly acclaimed online word processor directly through LearningGrids World.

Great savings on Clicker Paint

Get creative with our fantastic educational paint program! Clicker Paint fully integrates with Clicker 5 and also works as a powerful stand-alone illustration application. Purchase a Clicker Paint 30-user site license before June 30, 2008 and you will save $300 off the standard pricing! To order now, click here.

Do you have Microsoft Software Settlement Vouchers?
Many of our software titles can be purchased with Microsoft Software Settlement Vouchers. Contact us today for more information if you are a school or district in the District of Columbia or any of the following states: Arizona , Arkansas , California , Florida , Kansas , Massachusetts , Minnesota , Montana , Nebraska , New Mexico , North Carolina , North Dakota , South Dakota , Tennessee , Vermont , and West Virginia .

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April

LearningGrids World

The brand-new, easy-to-use learning environment is now available. Built on the tried and tested LearningGrids site, LearningGrids World provides private and shared file storage for your school, logins for all staff and learners, and access to hundreds of free high-quality resources. What's more, LearningGrids World is where you will log in to WriteOnline, our new, highly acclaimed online word processor - coming soon!

National Poetry Month

Take a look at LearningGrids.com this April to find free poetry resources to download and use in your classroom. There are activities available for Clicker, ClozePro, and Wordbar that take students from writing simple poems to understanding the vocabulary associated with poetry. Don’t forget, any resources you download can be edited to suit the abilities of all your students!

Are you planning a teacher in-service day this summer?
What a great opportunity to introduce your attendees to the benefits of literacy software for students of all abilities. Clicker is the award-winning multimedia and writing support tool that engages children in their learning. Wordbar is a flexible writing tool that is suitable for your older learners. Clicker Powered resources, such as the Find Out & Write About series, are a fantastic way to develop literacy skills across the curriculum. Call us toll free (866-332-7425) or click here to receive support materials for your event.

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March

Clicker 5 listed in District Administration Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products for 2007-2008
We are delighted to be one of the readers’ choice products. Find out more about Clicker.

Special Offer – Great savings with a Clicker 5 upgrade and Clicker Paint Bundle!

Are you a Clicker 4 user? If you upgrade to a Clicker 5 site license we will give you 50% off the price of a Clicker Paint site license when you purchase them at the same time.  That's a fantastic saving of $399! Offer ends March 31, 2008.

Education Resources Award
Congratulations to John and Ann Crick who received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 10th annual Education Resources Awards. Presented by Ray Barker of BESA, this award recognizes the impact that the Cricks' work has had within the educational supplies industry over the past 15 years.

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February

Special Offer – Great savings with a Clicker 5 upgrade and Clicker Paint Bundle!

Are you a Clicker 4 user? If you upgrade to a Clicker 5 site license we will give you 50% off the price of a Clicker Paint site license when you purchase them at the same time.  That's a fantastic saving of $399! Offer ends March 31 2008.

Upcoming events

We are going to be at a number of events during February and March including the NCCE Conference in Seattle, Washington, and the MACUL Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Click here for our confirmed conference schedule

“Amazing things we achieved with Clicker”
It's always great to hear what users of our products have to say. Read what Dana Perez thinks of Clicker 5 here, and keep an eye out for more testimonials coming soon. Want to tell us your story, click here to contact us.

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January

ConnSENSE Review of Find Out & Write About

Connecticut's Special Education Network for Software Evaluation gave our award-winning non-fiction series Find Out & Write About an awesome review - click here to read it!

Upcoming tradeshows and events

Come and see us when we are at a conference in your area!

ATIA Conference in Orlando, Florida - January 30-February 2, 2008
TCEA Conference in Austin, Texas - February 6-8, 2008

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