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Downloading/Installing ActivDriver and Classflow Desktop Connecting visual and sound cables to your computer Connecting the USB/touch cable to your computer Section II: Using Existing Content with the ActivBoard Touch Working with PowerPoint FREE Resources via Classflow Marketplace Section III: Modern Lesson Interactivity with Classflow Desktop...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch In order to get maximum functionality with your ActivPanel or ActivBoard touch, it is important to prep your computer with the latest software and tools available for ActivPanel and ActivBoard teachers. • First, Update/Install all bundled software packages: ActivDriver, and Classflow Desktop •...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Connecting AV (HDMI, VGA, Aux) Cables to the ActivBoard 1. Determine which Video Cable you will be using 2. Connect the VGA or the HDMI cable Note- If your computer does not have the appropriate ports, you will need an adapter. Contact your school Technology Support or email PD@axiedu.com to inquire about which adapter you need.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch 4. Now that your Visual Cable and Audio Cable are connected, you're ready to power on the ActivPanel or ActivBoard Projector. A. Power on the Panel or ActivBoard Projector. B. If your Projector does not automatically display your computer or if your Panel does not power own, toggle the Source or Input button until your copmuter displays on the Panel or Board.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 4...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Connecting and Configuring Touch Settings 1. Connect the USB Cable to your Computer 2. Once the ActivBoard recognizes your computer, your ActivManager icon will change to a white square with an orange Promethean logo...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch 5. You're all set! Note, if your touch becomes miscalibrated, simply follow the Calibration steps again. 6. Click ActivManager>> Control Panel>> Pens to configure additional touch settings Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 6...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Using Your Existing Content with the ActivBoard Touch 1. Powerpoint (PC Version ONLY) has some useful interactive tools that you can use while presenting on your ActivBoard When presenting a slide show on the ActivBoard, touch the screen at the lower left hand corner to access the annotation tools.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Visit the Classflow MarketPlace and teach with FREE CLASSFLOW materials! 1. Visit Classflow.com and Login or Sign Up 2. Click Marketplace 3. Scroll down and filter your search by File Format>> Lesson, Flipchart, and more! 4.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch 5. If you select a Flipchart file, and click Add to My Resources if you intend to download it. 6. When you're ready to download and use your Flipchart, click My Resources 7. Click the Marketplace Folder...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch 8. Select your Flipchart, and then click "Convert" to Deliver NOW via Classflow Online! If you want to play the Flipchart in ActivInspire, select "Download." If you do not see the Convert icon, click the gear icon and then select Convert.
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1. If you have an older version of Classflow Desktop, search your computer for Classflow Desktop Uninstaller and use this application to uninstall the older Classflow Desktop components 2. Download and install the latest Promethean ActivDriver A. Visit support.prometheanworld.com B. Click Software Solutions C.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Downloading and Installing Classflow Desktop 1. Visit classflow.com or your district's classflow site (yourdistrict.classflow.com). 2. Once you're logged in, look for the "Get Classflow Desktop" button on the Home Page. 3. Download the appropriate version for your PC or MAC.
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IT department to inquire about your Classflow site. B. Plug in to your Promethean ActivPanel or ActivBoard via USB. This also requires that your computer have the ActivDriver installed. If you do not have the ActivDriver, you can download it at https://support.prometheanworld.com/product/...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Connecting Students to your Classflow Desktop Lessons 1. TEACHER: Click the Connect Students Icon (if you're not already logged into your Classflow account, you will be prompted to do so). 2. TEACHER: Select what type of class you want to join your Classflow session.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Exploring the Classflow Desktop Wheel Below is a diagram outlining the functions of the various Classflow Desktop tools. Remember: In order to illuminate the entire wheel of tools, you will need to (1) Click the Classes icon and select a Class to present to and (2) have at least one student join your session.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Polling Types Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 16...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Classflow Desktop Lesson Ideas 1. Increase the engagement of existing web content like LearnZillion and/or your online textbook series Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 17...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch 2. Create an active learning log using the Instant Whiteboard 3. Import ActivInspire Flipcharts to deliver lessons to student computing devices Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 18...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Frequently Asked Questions Touch/Calibration cont. Windows ONLY touch gestures Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 19...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Display If you have properly connected your AV cables, and you have toggled through all source inputs on your panel, you may need to adjust your computer's display settings in order to duplicate or mirror the image from your computer.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Sound If you're using a VGA connection, remember that a 3.5 Auxiliary Cable is needed to transmit sound. If you have the sound cable connected or if you're using an HDMI cable (transmits sound automatically), and you still do not hear audio, you may need to access your computer's sound settings to change your output sound source to the ActivPanel.
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Touch/Calibration To enable Touch screen features in Windows 7 Select Start>> Control Panel>> Pen and Touch. The Pen and Touch dialog box appears with 4 tabs. Pen Options Tab: Select Single-tap 2. Select "Use the pen button as a right-click " 3. Select "Use the top of the pen to erase link (where available)"...
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Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Cleaning and Care Getting Started with the ActivBoard Touch Page 23...
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