Promethean Training

Promethean TrainingProvided By: Ashley SalterCovenant Classical School Trace Crossing Location

Welcome to todays Promethean Board training. Thank you for having me today. I hope I can provide you with a wealth of information and resources. I am going to first introduce myself and then I would love to hear more about you before we get started. My name is Ashley Salter. I have a masters degree in Elementary Education and currently working on a Education Specialist degree. I love technology. I have a passion for trying to figure out the latest and greatest software and gadgets on the market. Yes, I am nerd. I am relatively new to Covenant, however, I have taught 1st and 2nd grade prior to this position and served as the technology coordinator for my previous school. I am now the Lead Teacher for the Advanced class at the Trace Crossings location. I would love to hear more about you. Now we are going to go around the room and introduce ourselves, tell what class you are teaching, and give a brief unknown fact that youre coworkers might not know. Lets begin with you1Table of ContentsModule 1 The BasicsModule 2 FlipchartsModule 3 Inserting resources, manipulating objects, copying and moving objects between pages, using grids, adding objects, adding and formatting textModule 4 Using the Spotlight & the RevealerModule 5 Embedding HTML (YouTube) into a FlipchartModule 6 Great Teacher TipsModule 7 Great Sites to Visit & How to Use ThemModule 8 Questions

These are the modules that we will be covering today:

Module 1 The BasicsModule 2 FlipchartsModule 3 Inserting resources, manipulating objects, copying and moving objects between pages, using grids, adding objects, adding and formatting textModule 4 Using the Spotlight & the RevealerModule 5 Embedding HTML (YouTube) into a FlipchartModule 6 Great Teacher TipsModule 7 Great Sites to Visit & How to Use ThemModule 8 Questions

If at any point during the presentation you have questions or comments please do not hesitate to stop me. If there is any information that I am unable to answer today please place your question along with your email on the blank index card in front of you. At the end of the presentation I will provide you with my contact information should you have questions that arise after I leave today.

2Module 1 The BasicsToolbar YouTube (HTML) Video

Using the Pen tool to convert to text

Were now going to discuss the toolbar. Some of this information might be review but I want to make sure we cover the basic features before we go into more depth of the Promethean board.

Play YouTube video.

Do you have any questions about the toolbar features that were discussed?

Using the Pen tool to convert to textClick on the 'Pen' tool and write a word.With the 'Pen' tool selected right-click on the word and select 'Convert to text'.If the word is not recognised you can select the correct word from the drop-down list.

3Module 2 Flipcharts

The man on the YouTube video that we watched discussed what a flipchart is. We are now going to talk in depth about what all you can do with a flipchart.

Opening a Flipchart

Click on the 'Main Menu' button.Select 'File'.Select 'Open'.Navigate to where you have saved the file '3_basic_start.flipchart' and select it .Click on 'Open'.

Writing on a flipchart

Click on the 'Pen' tool.Change the pen size.Make sure the pen color is black and write 'Inspire' on the banner.Click on the 'Highlighter' tool.Change the highlighter width by dragging the width slider to the right, then highlight the word 'Inspire'.

Saving a Flipchart

Click on the 'Main Menu' button.Select 'File'.Select 'Save As'.Navigate to the location where you want to save the flipchart and name it.Click on 'Save'. Note that the name changes in the flipchart tab.

4Module 3 Inserting resources, manipulating objects, copying and moving objects between pages, using grids, adding objects, adding and formatting text

Inserting resources

Open the 'Resource Browser'.With 'Shared Resources' selected use the plus buttons to open the following folders 'Subjects' > 'General' > 'People' >.Select the folder 'Boys'.Select the 'Boy06.as2' image.Click on the 'Popup Menu'.Select 'Insert into Flipchart'. TIP: You can also drag the image directly onto the flipchart page.

Manipulating objects

Follow the instructions, clicking where indicated.Using the 'Select' tool, click on the image of the boy.Use the 'Size Object (Maintain Aspect)' icon to resize the image.Click on 'Freely Move Object' to reposition the image.Click and drag over all the people to select them. Click on 'Grouped'. You can now move and resize all the objects in the group.Click on the cat image.Click on 'Duplicate'.Click on the 'Object Edit Menu'.Select 'Transform'.Select 'Flip in Y axis'.

Copying and moving objects between pages

Open the 'Page Browser'.Click on 'Pin Toolbox'. This will stop the Browser window closing.Click on the 'Next Page' button.In the 'Page Browser' click on the first page to return to it. TIP: You can also use the 'Previous Page' button. Drag the 3 images shown from the first page onto the second page in the 'Page Browser' (you will need to ungroup them first).Click on the second page.Click on the images and move them to the bottom of the page.

Using GridsOpen the 'Resource Browser'.In 'Shared Resources' open the 'Grids' folder then click on the 'X-Y lined' folder.Select the grid 'XY lines grid.ao2'.Click on the 'Popup Menu'.Select 'Insert into Flipchart'. TIP: You can also drag grids directly onto the flipchart page.

Adding Objects

Click on the 'Shapes' tool.Click on the 'Vertical Line' tool.Select a suitable line thickness, then draw a vertical axis. Use the 'Horizontal Line' tool to draw a horizontal axis.Select the 'Rectangle'.Select a 'Fill color'.Select a 'Pen Color' for the outline.Select a line thickness for the outline. Draw a rectangle. Select the rectangle then click on 'Duplicate'.Click on the 'Fill' tool.Select a color.Click on the rectangle to fill it with the new color. Duplicate this rectangle and fill the copy with another color. Reposition the rectangles on the graph.

Adding and formatting text

Click on the 'Text' tool.In the 'Text Options' toolbox, click on the drop down menu to select the font size.Select font size '36'.Select 'Bold'.Click on the 'Text Color' block.Select red.Click on the flipchart page and type numbers 1-3 on the vertical axis. Type a graph title.Expand the 'Text Options' toolbox if required.Click on the 'Select All' button.Change the text color to black. Make the title bigger and reposition.

5Module 4 Using the Spotlight & the Revealer

Using the Spotlight

Go to the first page of the flipchart and click on the 'Main Menu' button.Select 'Tools'.Select 'Spotlight'.Select the 'Circular Spotlight'.Click on the spotlight border to resize it, or click next to the spotlight to move the spotlight. You can now use this tool to count the number of people with the same hair color.Click on the 'Popup Menu'.Select 'Close'.

Using the Revealer

Click on the 'Main Menu' button.Select 'Tools'.Select the 'Revealer'. Use this tool to reveal the completed chart. TIP: You can drag the 'Revealer' from any side.Click on the 'Popup Menu'.Select 'Close'.

6Module 5 Embedding HTML (YouTube) into a Flipchart

Embedding HTML into flipcharts is a great tool. An example recently where I have done this: for our Easter program that is coming up in a few weeks. I wanted to use the music from a YouTube video; however, I didnt want my students or parents in the program to see anything except the video itself. Therefore I put the embedded video into a flipchart so that I am able to only show the video. I am now going to walk through how to do that. Go to You Tube, find a video and click on the Share button.Then click on the Embed button.A window appears with the HTML selected. Right-click on this text and select Copy.In ActivInspire click on the Main Menu button.Select Insert.Select Link.Select Embedded HTMLRight-click in the window and select Paste.Click OK. The video is now added to the page as an embedded placeholder.With the Select tool drag around the video to select it. You can now resize and reposition the video.

7Module 6 Great & Fun Teacher TipsLearn how to master the software.Create interactive lessons, not just presentations.Take advantage of the resources out there.Print out your flipcharts.Prepare well, but dont overprepare.Let your students make flipcharts.Let your students use the activpenKids love seeing themselves on flipchart pages.Dont forget page notes.

Learn how to master the software.Master at least one new Activstudio feature each week. The Activstudio software is very powerful, and building on your knowledge of it will benefit your students.

Create interactive lessons, not just presentationsEveryone hates to sit through slideshows and lectures even adults. When considering the role of the student in the lesson, attempt to create multiple opportunities for interaction, response and feedback. You want the students actively participating in the lesson, not just serving as a passive audience to a presentation.

Take advantage of the resources out there.Promethean Planet has tons of lessons to download and try out. Even it you dont like certain pages or the order of the lesson, you can always change it and adapt it for your classroom and style.

Print out your flipchartsSounds obvious I know, but when designing interactive flipcharts, remember that they can be printed and used as worksheets. I know before I had my Activboard and software, it was often difficult to give students an exact copy of the days notes (because of them being absent). With the use of the program, I am easily able to print off the notes for students.

Prepare well, but dont overprepare.The idea of having white space (or any other colour space whatever you fancy really) to encourage a spontaneous response from students is vital and such an easy thing to overlook.

Let your students make flipcharts...for fun, for show and tell, for a lesson to give to peers or younger children.

Let your students use the activpenI find the children love to be in control of the pen and they are delighted to see their writing on the board. Even those that object to writing with a pencil will give the pen a go, and if the board recognises their writing and converts it to type they are very proud of themselves. It is a great motivator.

Kids love seeing themselves on flipchart pagesCreate a folder of portrait type photos of the kids somewhere in your Resource Library. You can easily pop them on the page and add thought or speech bubbles. Kids love seeing themselves on flipchart pages!

Dont forget page notesAlways put in page notes when making or adapting a flipchart - you may know what you are doing now but may not remember this time next year!

8Module 7 Great Sites & Useful Knowledge On How to Use ThemPromethean Planet Math Tool ChestJohnnie's Math PageA Maths Dictionary for Kids - math dictionary with interactive definitionsBBC Starship Story Plant - a very creative and interactive way to teach story writing as a whole groupBGfL Primary Mathematics - lots of great interactive math manipulativesCrickweb Primary FlipchartsFrench Interactive ResourcesIknowthat.com Online Multimedia Educational GamesIlluminations - Activities from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

I have several websites that will serve as great tools for you. Many of these websites will become daily staples for your classroom. I have put all of these websites on a sheet in your folder of resources. Lets begin with PrometheanPlanet.com - One of the great FREE features of the Planet Community is the ability for you to upload documents to your "My Files" space. This website will allow you to download a wide variety of flipcharts that will be perfect for the specific lesson you are teaching. You must register for this specific site. However, registration is free. 9Module 7 Great Sites to Visit & How to Use ThemLanguage Games - crosswords, wordsearches, and hangmanLighthouse for Learning FlipchartsMath PlaygroundMrNassbaum.comMy Great MapsNational Library of Virtual ManipulativesReading, Math, Science, Social Studies Interactive ResourcesSevier County Schools Flipcharts Created by TeachersScholastic Interactive Whiteboard Activities - with tips on the best way to use the activity. Sorted by subject area and appropriate grade levels are noted at the end of each description.Spanish Interactive ResourcesModule 7 Great Sites to Visit & How to Use ThemCheck out these great tools too!!!Starfalls Daily CalendarClass ClockEstimation - can be used with whole numbers and decimalsSplat Square - 0-99 number squareSplat Square - 0-100 number squareSplat Square Reveal - blank 0-99 gridSplat Square Reveal - blank 0-100 gridRandom Number GeneratorRandom Name GeneratorModule 7 Great Sites to Visit & How to Use ThemGreat instructional tools for all subjects. Here are a few examples we use regularly:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_click_1024.htmlWe use this interactive map for learning our states. We also use a similar map from sheppardsoftware for learning our capitals.http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/History/presidents/Presidents_menu.htmInteractive timeline of the presidentshttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/braingames/hangman/hangman.htmHangman (words are short)Module 8 Questions

We have covered a lot of information in a minimal amount of time. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about the information I have covered now. 13Promethean TrainingProvided By: Ashley Saltersunvalleyteacher@gmail.com

Thank you for having me today. I hope that Ive provided you with some valuable information and that you are able to effectively use your board to its maximum capacity. My email address is on the screen and my phone number is 205-253-8786. Please feel free to use the index cards provided to write down my contact information should you have any further questions and/or concerns. Again, thank you for having me and sharing your lunch time with me.14