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Use Pictello to make interactive, multi-media books, social scripts and other emergent literacy activities. Text-to-Speech or recordings allow students to listen to each page read aloud. Pictures or video can be added to each page to increase student interest. Teachers can use Pictello to support students to learn independent life/adaptive skills, read books with support, write books with visual and writing support, and access personalized stories. Pictello is accessed by using the touch screen and is also a switch accessible app for students who use one or two switches.
It can help students who may require support with:
reading and writing
life/adaptive skills
social skills and pragmatic development
switch access to electronic books
Pictello- Creating a Story using Photos and Videos
Pictello Wizard Mode.mp4Pictello: Creating a Story using Wizard Mode
Pictello: Creating a Story using Wizard Mode
Pictello- Alternate Access
GMT20211129-220422_Recording_1920x1080.mp4Switch Access in Pictello
Pictello Quick Start User Manual from Assistiveware
Pictello Quick Start User Manual from Assistiveware
Pictello_Quickstart_Manual_Shared AT Website.pdfPictello Tutorials from Assistiveware
Pictello Tutorials from Assistiveware
Reading_a_Pictello_Story_Shared AT Website.pdfReading a Pictello Story (and switch access)
Reading a Pictello Story (and switch access)
The Reading a Pictello Story tutorial describes how to read a book in Pictello. It also includes instructions for switch access. Students can use one or two switches to read Pictello books. For more information on using switches with the iPad please refer to the Alternate Access page: Switch Access.
Create_a_Story_with_Pictello_Wizard_Shared AT Website.pdfCreating a Story in Wizard Mode
Creating a Story in Wizard Mode
The wizard mode walks you through creating a story step-by-step. Tap the “?” buttons to hear instructions. Tap the speaker buttons to listen to the text you’ve typed. Students may use this mode to create stories using the Pictello app.
Create_a_Story_with_Pictello_Expert_Shared AT Website.pdfCreating a Story in Expert Mode
Creating a Story in Expert Mode
Staff who are familiar with Pictello and are creating stories for students may choose to use the Expert Mode.
Export_to_Pictello_Sharing_Server_Shared AT Website.pdfSharing Stories using the Sharing Server
Sharing Stories using the Sharing Server
Quickly share a story to other iPads with the Pictello app using the Sharing Server.
PT_3.3_Print_or_share_story_as_PDF_file__Shared AT Website.pdfPrinting Stories and Sharing as PDF Files
Printing Stories and Sharing as PDF Files
Print stories or create a PDF file that can be shared and opened on devices that do not have the Pictello app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I add photos from my iPad photo library to my Pictello book?
If you are making a book and can't access the photos on the iPad, you need to give Pictello access to your photos.
To give Pictello access:
1.Go out of the Pictello app.
2. Go into settings for the iPad.
3. Scroll down on left side and touch Pictello.
4. Touch Photos and give access to 'All Photos.'
5. Now go back into Pictello and you will be able to add photos to your books.
Why do I only see 2 options for voices in Pictello?
To add more voices:
In Pictello, open settings (gear in the bottom right corner of main page in Pictello)
Go into Voice Manager.
Turn on "Show Downloadable Voices." Now you will see more options for voices that you can download for free.
Download the voices you want.
These new voices will now be available when you are creating books.
LINKS TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES
LINKS TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES
The website links provided below are operated by organizations outside of the TDSB. These organizations are solely responsible for the operation and information found on their sites. In providing these links, it does not imply any endorsement of the organization or information found on the website. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites should be directed to the organization operating the website.
Assistiveware Training Manuals https://www.assistiveware.com/support/pictello/manuals
Assistiveware Tutorials https://www.assistiveware.com/support/pictello/tutorials
Assistiveware Tar Heel Reader to Pictello Converter: https://www.assistiveware.com/tar-heel-reader-pictello-converter
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