Interactive_Whiteboard_Tutorial

Having an interactive whiteboard grace the front of your room is the first step toward transforming your classroom or library.
= = =To Do=

1. Set up an account for [|Promethean Planet]and the self-paced [|Promethean Learning Tutorial]. 2. Go to [|Promethean Planet] and browse lessons and resource packs. 3. Complete the basic [|Promethean Learning Tutorial]. 4. Go back to [|Promethean Planet] and select one lesson and one resource pack to download and install in your resource library. 5. With a partner, brainstorm ideas for a new flipchart to use in your teaching. 6. Create this flipchart, utilizing a variety of tools that showcase your new understanding.

=Tools and Tips= Review [|20 Easy Steps for Using ActivInspire]. [|Atomic Learning] for tutorials (username and password needed; see librarian).

__PowerPoint Converter__
From Dashboard, under Tools and Utilities

__Magic Eraser__
Demonstration

__File--Link a file to an object.__
Example: Play a sound when you click on an object: > Sound > Website > Jump to new page > Change object size
 * 1) Add an object to the page.
 * 2) Double-click on the object to display the Object Edit toolbox, then select the Properties button. The Properties and Actions dialog will be displayed. Select the Actions tab.
 * 3) Select the File radio button, then click on the drop down arrow and select Play Sound.
 * 4) Click on the Set button. The Select a Sound dialog will be displayed where you can select a sound file from the Shared Sounds resource folder. Select a sound file and click on the Open button.
 * 5) Close the Properties and Actions dialog.
 * 6) Click on Menu > Design Mode to activate Presentation Mode. Click on the object to play the sound.

**__Link Object to URL__**
1. Add image to flipchart. Select it. 2. Make sure you're in the mode that has the tools on the top. 3. Click on //tools.// Select //other// and then //web browser.// 4. Type in url you would like to use as your link. 5. Click on chain and //add url as action object//. 6. Exit from web browser. You will see a red square on your flipchart. 7. Stretch the square to surround your image. 8. Switch to other mode and follow the link by clicking on the image.

__Export Wizard__
The Export Wizard helps you to export Flipcharts to other formats. To export a Flipchart using the Export Wizard, follow these steps:
 * 1) From the main menu, select Flipchart > Export > Export Wizard. The Export Wizard will start.
 * 2) Use the Browse button to choose the Flipchart you want to export and click Open.
 * 3) Click Next.
 * 4) In the Export Settings window, choose the format you want to export the Flipchart as from the list. Some formats offer you further settings as follows:
 * =====File Format===== || =====Available Settings===== || =====Description===== ||
 * PowerPoint || Export each page as an image || Each object is embedded into the page and exported into PowerPoint as a single image. This means that you can't select or manipulate individual Objects in the finished PowerPoint file. ||
 * ^  || Export objects on page || Each object is exported separately so you can select and manipulate them in the finished PowerPoint file. ||
 * Flash || Page size 320 x 240 || Specify the page size of the finished flash file. ||
 * ^  || Page size 640 x 480 ||^   ||
 * ^  || Page size 800 x 600 ||^   ||
 * Activote results || Flipchart voting results to Excel || Export the voting results to an Excel Workbook. ||
 * ^  || Flipchart voting results to Text || Export the voting results to a notepad file (.txt) ||
 * || When you export a Flipchart as a Flash file, actions that you have set up on the Flipchart will not be included. For example if you insert a movie clip into a Flipchart, then exported the Flipchart to Flash, you cannot play the movie within the exported Flash file. ||
 * 1) When you have made your choice, click Next. The Save As dialog will display. Give the exported file a name and navigate to the location where it will be saved. Click OK.
 * 2) The Completing the Wizard box will confirm the name and location of the Flipchart you are exporting, and the name and destination of the file it will be exported to.
 * 3) When you are ready to begin exporting the Flipchart, click Next.
 * 4) The file will be created and you will be asked if you want to view it.
 * || Depending on the format you are exporting to, you will need the following programs to view your exported files:
 * Microsoft Powerpoint
 * Microsoft Word
 * PDF viewer, e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader
 * Internet Explorer for HTM local output
 * Access rights to an FTP site for HTM FTP output
 * Macromedia Flash Player ||

Loading images from resource packs
1. Go to [|Promethean Planet], locate and download a magic eraser resource pack. 2. In the Activresource Manager, click on the Import from Resource Packs icon. 3. A box opens headed Select Resource Pack to import. Use this box to browse to where your resource pack is located. Select it and click Open. 4. Select where you want the resources to be placed. 5. Re-index when prompted.

__Working with your magic eraser__
1. Place text or an image on your flipchart. 2. Select it with the arrow. 3. Right click, select edit, layer, send to bottom. 4. Draw a square on a separate spot. 5. Fill the square with color. 6. Move the fill away from the square and delete the border. 7. Select the square, edit, layer, send to top. Place the square on top of the image to cover it. 8. Locate and insert a magic eraser from your resource library **OR**... 9. If you want to make your own magic eraser, find an image and place it on your flipchart. 10. Select the image, edit, layer, send to top. 11. Select the eraser from the toolbar and erase most of the image (at least the center). 12. You need to group the image by selecting the image, and clicking on the puzzle piece on the outside. 13. Double-click on eraser image, click the check mark for properties, and change the translucency. 14. Click ok. 15. Test by moving the wand over your covered image.

You can also review the Interactive _Whiteboards and Interactive_Whiteboard_Resources page for some ideas. [|Atomic Learning] has helpful tutorials as well.