This is an introductory workshop on how to connect to the interactive whiteboard and how the board works. This presentation will cover “the basics” of an IWB.

1. Connecting to
Your IWB
Step-by-step
how-to guide

2. Overview
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✔ Walk through how IWBs work
✔ Take a peek at ActivInspire
(Promethean IWB software)
✔ Go on Promethean Planet
website to find free lessons

3. What is an Interactive White Board (IWB)?
3computer
projector
board
pen

4. How does it work (ēno)?
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✔ VGA cable to display on board.
Connect from computer to board.
✔ Audio cable to hear via board.
Connect from computer to sound box.
VGA adapter for Macs

5. How does it work (ēno)?
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✔ VGA cable to display on board.
Connect from computer to board.
VGA adapter for Macs

6. How does it work (ēno)?
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✔ Driver (software) on
computer to connect it to
projector and board.
Mac: 3.0.2.4
PC: 3.0.2.3

7. How does it work (ēno)?
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✔ Driver (software) on
computer to connect it to
projector and board.
✔ Bluetooth connection
(built-in or USB dongle)
on computer to connect it
to board and pen.
Mac: 3.0.2.4
PC: 3.0.2.3

8. How does it work (ēno)?
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✔ Driver (software) on
computer to connect it to
projector and board.
✔ Software programs
(i.e. ActivInspire) to use
computer to control board.
✔ Bluetooth connection
(built-in or USB dongle)
on computer to connect it
to board and pen.
Mac: 3.0.2.4
PC: 3.0.2.3

9. Pen
• pairs with the computer via
bluetooth
• needs batteries to work
• Keep the cap on the pen to
preserve batteries.
• Keep your pen with you
once
it is paired. Sharing your
pen can cause tech issues.
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10. Let’s start by opening Inspire.
1. Click the Inspire icon.
2. Look at the toolbar.
3. Find the pen, pointer, page forward,
and page backward.
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11. Let’s start by opening Inspire.
1. Click the Inspire icon.
2. Look at the toolbar.
3. Find the pen, pointer, page forward,
and page backward.
4. Explore the tools in the toolbar. Note
the additional tools found under the
heading “Tools.”
5. The side-column views are also
controlled by the toolbar.
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12. Now let’s find free lessons!
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First sign up for free on www.prometheanplanet.com
1. Click on Sign Up.
2. Complete form.
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13. 1. Click Resources
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Search for lessons

14. 1. Click Resources
2. Click Search By State Standard
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Search for lessons

15. 1. Click Resources
2. Click Search By State Standard
3. Click Common Core in drop-down menu
4. Search by subject, grade, and CC standard.
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Search for lessons

16. Preparing for Standardized Tests,
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