Breakout+4


 * //__Break Out 4 - The Beginners Guide to Using Interactive Whiteboards__//**

Activboards (Brand Name)

These come with "active vote handsets"

When we voted using theses, they put results onto a little graph. quite cool. results can be 'posted' onto the page.

Task - during the session, write down the three key points about the Activboard that you think would really make a positive difference to teaching/learning in your class/school.

__**What is an Interactive Whiteboard?**__

The normal whiteboard moves to the side to make way for the Activboard, data projector from the ceiling, sound system, computer. Gives full computer control to your whiteboard. like the whiteboard is your monitor and the pen is your mouse.

The basics - write on the board, move, highlight, erase, save, open, print, undo/redo, handwriting recognition, all basic formatting things like resizing etc.

Includes a maori dictionary on word definition, changes hand writing to font text, almost like predictive text.

Board is only sensitive to the pen, (Hard touch board) so if you are writing, and leaning your hand on the board, then thats OK.

Laptop has Active studio software loaded onto it, the board is connected to the laptop via USB.

Can export results from voting into Excel (Useful for testing etc.)


 * __What is Possible with the Actviboard?__**

The software has a resource library - numeracy project material, pictures, images, (Drag and Drop), learning intentions included.

Pre-made templates

Fridge Magnets

Number Lines

In a classroom situation, get the kids really actively involved with using the resource.

Clock timer

Has TKI exemplars available

Page zoom to look at things broken down.

Hover over all the tools to show what they are.

[|Prometheam Planet] - Resource database (username = jodeerness) This is sort of like the tki/primary resources site for activeboards. forum for users to ask tech questions etc.

no need to update software

flip charts seem a bit like a slide show or powerpoint. each page has 'page notes' so extra detail can be added.

You can do some really cool 'effective' and engaging learning activities. download these of promethean planet.

(magic hat - have double digit numbers where one digit is blue and one is red. backgrounds of the same colours. when you drag them over, the colour is hidden in the matching background colour. )

Can use the resource library almost like an E-portfolio, save the childrens work using the camera tool and save into the resource library. can set up individual student folders within the library.

Image and audio files can be embedded into flip charts