Interwrite School Pad

1. Interwrite School Pad Overview Set Up Guide ~RMMS Training~ November 2008 Features & Functions Classroom Instruction B. Allen

2. What are students saying? Click picture  Continue Overview

3. Benefits Increased-- • Student participation and attention • Mobility –teach and learn from anywhere in the room. • Interaction with computer applications (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Continue Overview

4. Drawbacks • Limited availability. One pad per media cart. Must sign up to use. • Is not “plug and play”- -must establish Bluetooth connection • Increased student participation= increased classroom management skills Go to Set Up Guide

5. ~Set-up Guide~ Equipment What you need to get started: • Computer • LCD projector • Interwrite School Pad • Ezurio Bluetooth Continue Set Up Guide

6. ~Set-up Guide~ Charge Pad • Pad must be charged for 8 hours before initial use • Pad will stay charged for approximately 40 hours • **Metal points on the pen and the pad must touch when charging or pen/pad will not charge. Pen secured properly to charge Pen not secured in tray Continue Set Up Guide

7. ~Set-up Guide~ Download Software • Interwrite Software must downloaded to computer. • Software download is available online. • Must download three programs- 1. Workspace Exam View Edition 2. Interwrite Content, and 3. EZURiO Bluetooth Driver Click above –Go to Interwrite Download site Continue Set Up Guide

8. ~Set-up Guide~ Check Software • Interwrite Icon will appear on desktop and desk tray • Right click on the Interwrite Icon in the desk tray • Left click on Interactive Mode ** Interwrite toolbar will appear on the right side of the computer screen if the program is installed correctly.  Toolbar Continue Set Up Guide

9. ~Set-up Guide~Create Bluetooth Connection • Bluetooth connection establishes link between computer and pad • Ensure software is downloaded • Plug Bluetooth connector into USB port on computer • Establish connection Go to Features & Functions

10. ~Features and Functions~ Interactive Mode Select this mode to: • Access toolbar • Create new pages • Use Interwrite templates • Use Interwrite Image Gallery **Saved files using this mode can only be accessed later by having Interwrite software.  Continue Features & Functions

11. ~Features and Functions~ Toolbar Gives access to: • Annotation Tools • Editing Tools • Presentation Tools • Toolbox Tools • File Management Tools Click toolbar see Interwrite tutorial. Continue Features & Functions

12. ~Features and Functions~ Toolbar Tools Continue Features & Functions

13. ~Features and Functions~ Presentation Tools Includes tools that: • Create a blank page • Create a grid page • Use the InterWrite image gallery • Create a screen capture **Screen captures may only be used later by using Interwrite Software Continue Features & Functions

14. ~Features and Functions~ Annotation Tools Includes tools that: • Draw/Write • Highlight • Erase • Add stamps • Select objects Continue Features & Functions

15. ~Features and Functions~ Editing Tools Includes tools that: • Cut • Copy • Paste • Undo/Redo • Clear All Continue Features & Functions

16. ~Features and Functions~ Capture an Image • Click on toolbox • Click on Capture icon • Select an option from the Capture window. (Partial, Freeform, Page) • Place a check in the "Place capture in new page" to automatically create a blank page in workspace with new captured image. • Selected image will appear in Workspace as an image. Click picture for Interwrite Tutorial Continue Features & Functions

17. ~Features and Functions~ Image/Content Gallery Click on Gallery Icon to access: • Categories-- pre-existing image files organized by subject and sub-categories • Interwrite Sims—interactive Flash games and animations • Online lesson plan ideas and video tutorials Click image for tutorial Continue Features & Functions

18. ~Features and Functions~ Record and Playback • Allows user to record and playback all onscreen actions • Great tool for remediation, review, and absent students • Saves files as avi. files ensuring flexible use Click here for a tutorial Click above to watch tools in actions Go to Classroom Instruction

19. ~Features and Functions~ Office Mode Select this mode to: • Interact with Microsoft Applications such as; PowerPoint, Word document, and Excel spreadsheet ** Allows user to make annotations directly on the MS application and save as a doc., ppt, xls, etc instead of Interwrite file. Continue Features & Functions

20. ~Features and Functions~ Saving Information • Click on save icon on the toolbar • Select location to save file • Type name of file • Click OK Click here for a tutorial Click above to watch tools in actions Go To Classroom Instruction

21. ~Classroom Instruction~ Personal Experiences Benefits: • Students LOVE using the Interwrite Pad. Often ask “Are we using the Pad today?” • Creates interactivity and adds excitement to lessons • Enjoy freedom to move around room Continue Classroom Instruction

22. ~Classroom Instruction~ Personal Experiences Drawbacks: • Requires extra planning to create effective lessons • Students get so excited they “fight” over device requiring patience and strong classroom management skills • Must use InterWrite software for many features causing limitations for student/home use Continue Classroom Instruction

23. ~Classroom Instruction~ Personal Experiences Brainstorm Activity-- • One Interwrite Pad was used for this activity • Asked students to write statement and pass to another student • Positive—High interest • Negative—Loud, sloppy, and took additional time Continue Classroom Instruction

24. ~Classroom Instruction~ Personal Experiences Political Parties—Compare/Contrast • Two Pads were used in this lesson • Students took turns and passed • Worked much better than writing long passages Continue Classroom Instruction

25. ~Classroom Instruction~ Interactive Sims—Social Studies Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

26. ~Classroom Instruction~ Interactive Sims—Science Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

27. ~Classroom Instruction~ Interactive Sims—Spanish Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

28. ~Classroom Instruction~ Interactive Sims—Math Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

29. ~Classroom Instruction~ Graphic Organizers Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

30. ~Classroom Instruction~ Online Lessons Click here to begin video Continue Classroom Instruction

31. ~Classroom Instruction~ Lesson Plans Click here to begin video Practice Skills

32. ~Classroom Instruction~ Let’s Practice!!!  Need a Refresher??

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