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Why are we here?

Why are we here?. No more need for vis-à-vis markers!. Number Spinner. Color Wheel Spinner. The evolution of technology in schools…. A little about me….

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Why are we here?

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  1. Why are we here? No more need for vis-à-vis markers!

  2. Number Spinner

  3. Color Wheel Spinner

  4. The evolution of technology in schools…

  5. A little about me… I have been using the Interwrite pad in my classroom over the past three years and was asked to share my experience and knowledge with the software to my colleagues. I think the Interwrite has been a life saver and has helped me create “effective, challenging, and engaging lessons” on a daily basis! http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/cms/Mr.+Haller/7944.html

  6. My Goal for Today’s Workshop:By the end of the workshop, every participant will be able to use the Interwrite pad in their own classroom.

  7. Today’s Agenda: • 1. Setting up the Interwrite Pad in your classroom. • 2. Work through: • Module 1: Getting Started with Workspace • ***Module 2: Creating Interactive Content • Module 3: Engaging Content with Learners • Module 4: Integrating Multimedia Resources • Module 5: Using Workspace with Other Applications • Module 6: eInstruction Product Suite Integration • Module 7: Customizing Workspace • 3. Content Creation and Practice Time

  8. First Things First… • 1. Charging the Interwrite Pad (Be sure the pen is secured in holster). • 2. Turning on the Interwrite Pad and Opening the Interwrite Program from eInstruction. • 3. Connecting the Interwrite Pad. • 4. Changing the toolbar size to 40 x 40. • 5. Setting up the Gallery Database.

  9. #5. Interwrite Workspace Gallery Setup • http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Images/Users/8/File/Tech%20Handouts/interwrite09setup.pdf

  10. Practice Time – Setting up your Folders and Database

  11. Module 1: Getting Started with Workspace • “Preferences” • Workspace Pages: blank (white) pages, colored pages, lined pages, graph paper pages, gradient pages (2 and 4 colors), image pages, calendar pages….and more! • Once you set up pages, you can simply add an additional page in a one click step

  12. Show pages…

  13. Interactive Modes • Mouse Mode • Annotate Mode Video - http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  14. Your turn… • Create 3-5 pages. Try to use a variety of pages.

  15. Module 2: Creating Interactive Content • Toolbar – How to use items in the toolbox. • A description of each item can be found on the wikispace page: • http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Images/Users/8/File/Tech%20Handouts/01%20Getting%20Started%20with%20Workspace.pdf

  16. Math Tools • Video on how to use some of the math tools such as a ruler, protractor, & compass. http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  17. Module 3: Engaging Content with Learners • All lessons are improved with the use of the Interwrite. • Students LOVE to use the pads and are able to….SHARE THE LOVE! • Features: Spotlight, Curtain, Gradient Backgrounds • Video: http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  18. Module 4: Integrating Multimedia Resources • Using the Document Camera incorporated in an Interwrite lesson. • Math Lesson Example

  19. Math Lesson - Example

  20. Multimedia Resources • Adding a sound file

  21. Multimedia Resources • Adding a Video File

  22. Multimedia Resources • Record and Playback

  23. Multimedia Resources • Videos: • http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  24. Your Turn!!! • Use the record and playback multimedia resource! • Try adding an audio or video file!

  25. Module 5: Using Workspace with Other Applications • Creating hyperlinks. Found on the properties bar at the bottom of the page. • http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  26. Your turn… • Create a hyperlink on a page.

  27. Module 6: eInstruction Product Suite Integration • 3 videos • http://mbsinterwritebeginner.wikispaces.com/

  28. Module 7: Customizing Workspace • There are videos on the website that you can refer back to when in your classroom.

  29. How to Save an Interwrite Lesson onto Your Webpage • Simply click on the workspace menus (drop arrow on the top right of the toolbar) and click “Export PDF file.” It will then save this file as a PDF. • Once this file is saved, you should be able to upload it on in10sity without any trouble!

  30. Extra Special Features! • Page Transitions • Gallery Walk! • Look at the different subject areas in the gallery!

  31. The more you play with the Interwrite Pad and software, the easier it becomes!!!“The expert at anything was once a beginner” Helen Hayes

  32. Conclusion • I hope you learned at least one new thing. • You can always find someone to help you with the Interwrite software at your school…just ask. • Chad Haller, 5th Grade Math @ Cherokee Bend. Feel free to e-mail me!

  33. THANK YOU!!!

  34. Practice/Creation Time: • I am around to help you with any questions you may have. I will do my best to help you out!

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