Build It!

A set of programs developed for learners who have profound and multiple learning difficulties. The programs all come with resources (sounds, graphics etc.) built-in so they are ready to use, but you can also add your own resources.

Build It!
This is a program that enables the building of pictures with sound effects by repeatedly pressing either switches (connected to the serial port of your computer) or the buttons on your mouse. Each time you press a switch (or mouse button) more of the picture is presented. The program is directed towards switch users, for children and adults with disabiliteis.

It comes with a range of pictures to build, however, it also enables you to load your own pictures and associate your own sound effects with them. Once you have created your own materials and style, you can save that configuration and load it again.

Notes:

• Build It! uses windows metafiles for the pictures (.wmf).
• A utility program, Builder, is provided with this package. Builder allows you to set breakpoints in the picture, i.e.the parts of the pictures to play to each time a switch is pressed.

You may also want to look at Build Some More.

Support files for Build It!

Build It! - Food (support file for Build It!)
Examples of different foods, for example, fruit, vegetables, ice cream.

Build It! - What is it? (support file for Build It!)
See an outline on the first press, reveal the object on the second press.

Build It! - Scenes (support file for Build It!)
Buildings and scenes from around the world, and scenes to do with the seasons and weather.

Build It! - Patterns (support file for Build It!)
Visually stimulating material that is changed / built up when users press a switch. Includes one or two switch option.