Affordable Interactive Whiteboards
Photo: Johnny Lee – Intel conference on Innovation
Contact: joyce_c@sd36.bc.ca
Demo
• Pen becomes mouse
– http://www.geogebra.org/webstart/geogebra.html
– http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_201_g_4_t_2.html?ope
n=instructions&from=category_g_4_t_2.html
• Microsoft Education Pack/Math Input Panel
– http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/Use-Math-Input-
Panel-to-write-and-correct-math-equations
– http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/educati
onpack/overview4.mspx
• Windows Journal
– Converting your existing documents
– Annotating documents
• Microsoft Ink
– Tablet version of Microsoft Office
Issues:
• 10 minute learning curve for pen placement
– Angle you hold the pen in order to turn on light
– Camera cannot see the pen if you block its field of view
– Multiple remotes can be connected to increase tracking
accuracy
• Typing in keyboard possible but not practical
– better to move back to computer when text is needed
– I generally leave the computer close by to type when
needed
• Permissions
– To buy equipment
– To install software
Necessary Equipment
• Wiimote ($49.95)
• Found at most major electronic retailers
• Provides a high resolutions infrared
camera
Necessary Equipment
• Bluetooth connection
• Built in to most modern laptops
• Allows the Wii remote to connect to the PC
• A USB adapter costs about $30 locally but
only $5 incl. shipping from eBay
Bluetooth cont’
• Here is the one I use
(and recommend):
• It’s 9.99 at NCIX
• It comes with BlueSoleil
bluetooth drivers
• It is compatible with the wiimote
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=53114&vpn=BT2-USB-030R&manufacture=MSI%2FMicroStar
Necessary Equipment
• Bluetooth Drivers
• You need to install the
drivers that came with
the adapter (or from
the manufacturer’s
website) in order to
get your Bluetooth
devices to connect
Necessary Equipment
• Infrared Pen ($10 – $30)
– Possibly to make your own with a trip to
RadioShack… there are many tutorials online
Necessary Equipment
• Software (Standalone – no installation)
– Free version (Windows only)
http://johnnylee.net/projects/wii/
• Everything except annotations
Necessary Equipment
• Software (Runs without IMS)
– Free version works on Macs
http://www.uweschmidt.org/wiimote-whiteboard
Necessary Equipment
• Software (Runs without IMS)
– SmoothBoard ($30/free trial)
http://www.smoothboard.net
• Includes annotation toolbars
Necessary Equipment
• Software (Runs without IMS)
– Windows 7 requires updated
software (also free)
http://www.hiddenramblings.com/20
10/06/wiimote-whiteboard-with-
windows-x64.html
A few bug fixes have been made
here:
http://rng.mine.nu/test/WiimoteWhite
board(1.3).zip
• All software that was previously mentioned
relies on the Microsoft .net Framework
– Need at least version 3.5 or higher
• http://www.microsoft.com/net/
Annotation
• Windows Journal
– Now comes with Windows Vista/7, XP Tablet
PC
– Can Copy/Paste from your documents/lessons
into the journal
– Any document type can be imported
– *Must enable Tablet PC Components
Annotation
• Microsoft OneNote
– Print from any document to OneNote
Workbook
– All tablet annotations available
– Comes with Office 2003/2007
Annotation
• MS Word – Ink Annotations
– Comes in Office XP Tablet PC pack
– Standard in all other versions since Office
2003 (for tablets)
– Has autoshapes for clearer annotations than
Journal
Camtasia Screen Recorder
• Captures video/audio while you work on the computer
• As you teach a lesson using your interactive whiteboard it can be
recorded with no additional effort
• Tip:
– Recording is very choppy unless you disable Hardware acceleration
(see end slides)
• Storing your lessons will fill up your web space fast!
• YouTube allows you to create a free account with the
only limitations:
– File size < 2GB
– Time does not exceed 15min
– F9 = pause, F10 = stop in Camtasia Studio while recording
• Students can subscribe to your “channel” and will be
notified as new videos are available
• After a defined period, YouTube will automatically
remove these restrictions from your account
Creating/Using Your Account
• Follow the account setup in the top right corner of the
browser
• When you have signed in click the upload button in the
top right and locate your video and wait for it to upload
YouTube Account Quick Tour
Extras
• Wiimote USB power supply
– No need for batteries
• Mounts:
Maintenance
• The LED can be worn down after a while
from the constant scraping
– Even a smooth whiteboard will wear it out
• I’ve found that when you
notice this it can be patched
up with clear nail polish
(about once a month)
Retailers
• Canada
– http://www.wiijiiboard.com
• USA
– http://www.shop.irpensonline.com/
– http://www.wiiteachers.com/
• I have ordered from them and their shipping was
very fast. No tax was charged at the border either
– http://www.irgreat.com/
– http://www.teachwithtech.com/
Blended Learning Model at JH
• Lessons are due every day
– Instead of repeating myself over and over
again I have the students watch me on
YouTube
– They can control the pace, pause, and rewind
• I make a computer lab available after
school for all 60…
– But most do the work on their spare or at
home
– Usually less than a dozen show up
The Math
• There are 2 blocks (60 students) so that
would add up to a teacher commitment of
10 blocks per week
– Same for the students
• This means I spend half a block after
school each day or 2.5 blocks a week in
the lab
– Students also spend 2.5 blocks per week
The Math Cont’
• After the lab time, I am left with 7.5
teaching blocks per week
• I take the group of 60 and split them into 3
groups of 20
• Each section gets 2.5 blocks of tutorial
time with me per week
– The missing half of their instructional time
WEEK 1:
What does it look like?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1) Group A 1) Group B 1) Group A 1) Group B 1) Group A
2) Group C 2) In Lieu 2) Group C 2) In Lieu 3) Group C
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
3) 3) 3) 3) 3)
4) 4) 4) 4) 4)
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WEEK 2:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1) Group B 1) Group A 1) Group B 1) Group A 1) Group B
2) In Lieu 2) Group C 2) In Lieu 2) Group C 3) In Lieu
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
3) 3) 3) 3) 3)
4) 4) 4) 4) 4)
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Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Windows 7:
– Right click on the desktop and select.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Windows 7:
– Click Advanced Settings.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Windows 7:
– Select the Troubleshoot tab and click Change Settings.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Windows 7:
– Move the arrow to none.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Vista:
– Click Start / Control Panel /
Appearance and Personalization.
– Under Personalization, click
Adjust screen resolution.
– On the Display Settings dialog, click the
Advanced Settings... button.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Vista:
– On the monitor properties dialog, click the Troubleshoot tab.
– Click the Change settings button.
– On the security dialog, click Continue.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• Vista:
– Move the Hardware Acceleration slider
to the third notch.
– Click OK.
– Restart Windows.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• XP:
– Right-click the desktop, then on the context
menu, click Properties .
– Click the Settings tab, then click
Advanced.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
• XP:
– Click the Troubleshoot tab.
– Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to
the third notch.
– Click OK, then Close.
– Close and restart the player