Are you looking for ActivInspire resources? You have come to the right place! Whether you are wanting to learn from the beginning or a seasoned ActivInspire pro, there is something here for you. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please shoot me an email(lisa@lisad.me), so it can be added:) Do you need to first start with hooking everything up? My friend, Marcus, has you covered with this video!
Are you ready to play?
This ActivInspire playlist takes you through all the basics while incorporating classroom activities throughout the process. You begin with downloading and registering your software. Do you want to jump to a specific topic? Just click the three horizontal lines in the left corner of the video to reveal the full playlist!
Opps, are you not a “watch video” learner? That’s okay, here is an ActivInspire User Guide in pdf: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0ciGQEdQZ0yU3QzZGZEV2NUemc
Everyone Loves Techie Cheatsheets
Mark West from Cobb County School District created this fabulous cheatsheet with all the basics including details on each tool! https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wTWPg62dkbYTY4ekpxUXQ2LWM
ActivInspire Padlet
What page would be complete without a Padlet of resources? Below is the Padlet I use for my workshop resources. It is a great place for those that like to dig through a lot of fabulous bits of information.
Inspire, Imagine, Innovate, INTERACT https://padlet.com/pencilbox/interact
Make It Interactive Pinterest Board
Yes, I’m a Pinterest addict! Hopefully you “heart” it too:) One of the best things about an ActivBoard/Panel in your classroom is the ability to engage both as a teacher and as a student. The Make It Interactive Pinterest board is a collection of interactive websites that my friends and I continue to add to regularly. These are some of the “Best of the Best” sites we love!
Make It Interactive https://www.pinterest.com/lisaspencilbox/make-it-interactive/
Techie Tips
Housekeeping
I typically update my driver twice a year once at the end of summer while getting ready for Back to School and once at New Years. Here is the direct link: https://support.prometheanworld.com/product/activdriver
This is also a great time to wipe down or quick vac any areas that might get those fuzzy dust bunnies:)
Touch Issues
If you experience touch issues with your ActivBoard Touch or ActivPanel, check that your USB cable is connected to the ActivBoard/Panel and your computer. If you unplug the USB, pause, and replug you should hear a chime that the two devices are talking to each other. If you do not and touch is still not working, visit this link https://support.prometheanworld.com/product/activdriver and update your ActivDriver. After updating your driver, you will need to restart your computer. If this doesn’t fix the problem, test a friend’s USB that you know is working.
Tech Support Ticket
Please remember, if you are an AXI customer, we have a tech support ticket you can complete for assistance https://ww3.thinkhelpdesk.com/axiedu/usr_job.cfm? PLUS you each have at least one Educational Consultant:)
Additional Resources
Want more? Check out AXI’s PD spot on the web! The foundation skills library is open to everyone. To access the PRO library simply complete the form to be emailed a password. We will SOON have full online courses!
