Topic outline

• General
  
  

  General

  Interactive whiteboards allow you to interact with your computer presentation right at the screen - much like you interact with a blackboard/whiteboard. The district currently has two options for interactive whiteboards:
  

  1. SmartBoard - interactive touch board that is mounted to the wall.
     
  2. Wiimote Whiteboard - allows you to create an interactive whiteboard on any surface using an inexpensive Wii Remote. You can use SmartBoard software with Wiimote Whiteboard.
     
• Topic 1
  
  

  Topic 1

  SmartBoard
  

  • Training:
    
  • SmartBoard Training
  • Getting SMART (Elementary Schools)
  • SMART in Secondary
  • Resources:
    
  • SMART resources
  • SMART exchange
    
  • Required Equipment:
  • Computer and Projector.
  • Smart Board.
  • Screen must be mounted to wall or attached to a mobile trolley.
  • Smart Notebook Software.
  • Troubleshooting:
  • Windows 7 click and drag problems.
    

  
  
• Topic 2
  
  

  Topic 2

  Wiimote Whiteboard
  

  • Website - see video at the bottom of the page.
  • Required equipment:
  • Computer & Projector - projector is optional if you just want to interact with your computer screen.
  • Wii Remote - Wallmart.
  • IR-USB adaptor - Wallmart.
  • Pen or Stick with with an IR light and button. WiiTeachers.com sells IR pens.
  • Software is already installed on all Linux computers in the district:
  • WiiMote Whiteboard - free - Windows, Mac, Linux
    
  • Smoothboard - commercial - Windows