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Promethean Board- ActivInspire Suite Software

Promethean Board- ActivInspire Suite Software. Suzanne Stear BTST 650 – May 24, 2012. Promethean Board. Connects computer to projector/screen Use of special pens/touch to manipulate images on screen Additional devices for purchase

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Promethean Board- ActivInspire Suite Software

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  1. Promethean Board-ActivInspire Suite Software Suzanne Stear BTST 650 – May 24, 2012

  2. Promethean Board • Connects computer to projector/screen • Use of special pens/touch to manipulate images on screen • Additional devices for purchase • Used in classrooms, business world, or where presentations are made • Focuses on education

  3. Quick Facts about Promethean Boards: • Started 1997 in United Kingdom • Global in 12 countries • Has helped educate millions of individuals • World’s leading provider of Learner Response Systems (LRS) – primary/secondary schools • Available in Windows, Mac, and Linux • Available in 36 languages

  4. Quick Facts continued: • World's largest online community of educators • PrometheanPlanet.com - more than 1 million members • 2007 - Education Strategy Team • Leading edge research • Pedagogical expertise • Policy and practical insights • Return on investment • 2011 – Award winning technology • New business/government sector • Fortune 100 conference/training rooms worldwide

  5. ActivInspire Software • Video – Promethean ActivInspire – (company) • Key Features: • Dual-User functionality— • Two users can interact simultaneously • Promoting collaboration with teacher/student pens • Equation editor-math equations into flipchart

  6. ActivInspire Software • Embedded Web Browser—stream content/data from websites to Flipcharts • Advanced pen tool – • Remembers last used color/width • Move cursor either above or below annotation • Turn off completely • Customized features— creates profiles to match teaching style/lesson requirements

  7. ActivInspire Software • Imports files from PowerPoint, Adobe, and Smart Notebook • Email feature - attaches a Flipchart to email

  8. ActivInspire additional features • Integrates LRS to deliver assessments • Customized toolbar to create your own interactive presentations • Question Manager - quick question creation or import existing questions • Notes can be made any time • Import audience responses and display in PowerPoint

  9. Tutorial • Video – • Promethean Activboards – Baltimore, MD (tutorial) • Presentation Tutorial • Interactive class

  10. Advantages • Transform learning environments that create: • Collaboration • Creative expression • Self assessment for student success • Motivates students to learn by doing • Creates independent thinkers • Empowers teachers: • Assessment • Experience into learning for students

  11. Advantages • Assessment templates • Unlimited visual and auditory resources • Create lessons in fraction of time • Increase collaboration— • Multi-user devices (pen/vote/touch) • Student engagement/interaction • Studentswork together • Results in communication/teamwork

  12. Advantages • Integrated tools – art, music, math, activities, etc. • Simplified lesson preparation using tools • Timesavingresources – • Templates, tools, images, and activities

  13. Disadvantages • Power outage – have backup printed lesson plans • Costs: • Board - $4000 • Software - $500 • Pens - $75 each • Video - Mastering Activ Inspire by, Gene Warner

  14. References • Websites: • Prometheanplanet.com • Prometheanworld.com • www.ehow.com • Videos: (U-Tube) • Promethean ActivInspire • Promethean Activboards Baltimore MD • Mastering Activ Inspire by, Gene Warner

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