Are interactive whiteboards necessary? - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T14:35:06Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:130054?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A330394&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAny ideas about how to keep t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-27:649749:Comment:4669022010-04-27T17:01:53.726ZDarcie Priesterhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DarciePriester
Any ideas about how to keep the rest of the class engaged while one student is at the board? I've been told this is the major reason teachers in my building don't use the smartboard.
Any ideas about how to keep the rest of the class engaged while one student is at the board? I've been told this is the major reason teachers in my building don't use the smartboard. John,
My two personal laptops…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-05:649749:Comment:4432202010-03-05T02:45:52.500ZPatti Yohehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiYohe
John,<br />
My two personal laptops have XP and Win-7 (64 bit). The school desktop has XP and laptop is a Mac. I found the VGA on my Win-7.<br />
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The graphics tablet does not have a name on it. The software is for the drivers, annotation software, etc. The drivers cannot be found online....I have looked. They are only on the CD that came with the tablet. It will be used like a mouse, but it needs a driver installed. For some reason it won't work on my personal laptop with XP. My tech guy came today to try…
John,<br />
My two personal laptops have XP and Win-7 (64 bit). The school desktop has XP and laptop is a Mac. I found the VGA on my Win-7.<br />
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The graphics tablet does not have a name on it. The software is for the drivers, annotation software, etc. The drivers cannot be found online....I have looked. They are only on the CD that came with the tablet. It will be used like a mouse, but it needs a driver installed. For some reason it won't work on my personal laptop with XP. My tech guy came today to try it on the school's XP desktop and the MAC, but I had left it at home.<br />
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It is not a slate.just a graphics tablet to draw on...usable like a mouse pen. I will return it if it won't work at school. I love it on my Win-7 laptop. The kids would love to use it to draw and do math on the Smartboard. I hope it works at school. My Vista 64 bit touchscreen g…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-04:649749:Comment:4431372010-03-04T23:35:59.615ZDale Ehrharthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DaleEhrhart239
My Vista 64 bit touchscreen gives me all sorts of problems with slowdowns etc.
My Vista 64 bit touchscreen gives me all sorts of problems with slowdowns etc. I appreciate the versatility…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-04:649749:Comment:4427512010-03-04T15:07:46.049ZBrandihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brandi783
I appreciate the versatility of a document camera. Many teachers use them in our district and often prefer them to the Interactive white board. I think whatever you use, use it well. It's a blessing to have so many technologies to choose from.
I appreciate the versatility of a document camera. Many teachers use them in our district and often prefer them to the Interactive white board. I think whatever you use, use it well. It's a blessing to have so many technologies to choose from. Dear Patti,
Most laptops have…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-04:649749:Comment:4425472010-03-04T05:31:54.466ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear Patti,<br />
Most laptops have a VGA output, examine the XP loaded laptop a little more carefully, maybe it is hidden behind a cover. My old laptop has a cover over the connections.<br />
If you can return the tablet for a refund, it is probably a pretty good idea to do so.<br />
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Most schools do not allow software to loaded into their laptop systems. Let me understand: Your personal laptop has W7 64bit without a VGA out.<br />
The school laptop is XP with a VGA out. Do I understand correctly?<br />
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Most "slates"…
Dear Patti,<br />
Most laptops have a VGA output, examine the XP loaded laptop a little more carefully, maybe it is hidden behind a cover. My old laptop has a cover over the connections.<br />
If you can return the tablet for a refund, it is probably a pretty good idea to do so.<br />
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Most schools do not allow software to loaded into their laptop systems. Let me understand: Your personal laptop has W7 64bit without a VGA out.<br />
The school laptop is XP with a VGA out. Do I understand correctly?<br />
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Most "slates" should operate as a mouse without software, but come with annotation software on disc. What brand / model is the slate that you purchased?<br />
JJC It is strange that it works w…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-04:649749:Comment:4424942010-03-04T02:22:01.543ZPatti Yohehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiYohe
It is strange that it works with Windows 7 - 64 bit when it was made for Windows XP and Vista. I just can't get it to work with XP. The company said they can't find a new software disk to send me to fix it. They also said they don't have any more of the tablets.<br />
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So now I have to decide...keep the tablet or return it. I can't really use my win 7 laptop at school since it doesn't work with Notebook 10. Besides that I can't figure out how to connect it to a projector since I do not have a VGA…
It is strange that it works with Windows 7 - 64 bit when it was made for Windows XP and Vista. I just can't get it to work with XP. The company said they can't find a new software disk to send me to fix it. They also said they don't have any more of the tablets.<br />
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So now I have to decide...keep the tablet or return it. I can't really use my win 7 laptop at school since it doesn't work with Notebook 10. Besides that I can't figure out how to connect it to a projector since I do not have a VGA connection on the laptop. My XP laptop does, but the tablet doesn't work with it.<br />
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Shoot, I thought I had a cheap resolution for a wireless tablet. I guess I could use it at home, but I have no clue why I would need it for home use.<br />
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Patti Dear Patti,
I am over 60 and…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-03:649749:Comment:4422192010-03-03T14:05:25.452ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear Patti,<br />
I am over 60 and still have a hard time writing like an adult....even with a regular pen and paper.<br />
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I have found that Widows 64bit systems are not compatible with most educational software programs. The document camera operating software just does not work. SO...I switched to Windows 7 32bit. I now can use my laptop when I visit schools to demo the equipment.<br />
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Once again, the interactive software contains all the bells and whistles, the WBoard itself is an input device, a giant…
Dear Patti,<br />
I am over 60 and still have a hard time writing like an adult....even with a regular pen and paper.<br />
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I have found that Widows 64bit systems are not compatible with most educational software programs. The document camera operating software just does not work. SO...I switched to Windows 7 32bit. I now can use my laptop when I visit schools to demo the equipment.<br />
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Once again, the interactive software contains all the bells and whistles, the WBoard itself is an input device, a giant PEN/Tablet that is attached to a wall. Wireless tablets/slates will continue to be expensive as long as there is a demand from schools. Competetion among the companies will lower the unit pricing....But there is a floor, a bottom price. Below that point, there is not enough profit to import, store, advertise and distribute the product.<br />
Stimulus money will maintain higher unit prices.<br />
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Keep an eye on that IR dongle, I am sure that you cannot replace it, without buying a whole new unit.<br />
JJC I forgot....it also has a pla…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-03:649749:Comment:4420622010-03-03T04:04:09.732ZPatti Yohehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiYohe
I forgot....it also has a plastic thing on top of the pad where you can put a picture underneath and trace it.
I forgot....it also has a plastic thing on top of the pad where you can put a picture underneath and trace it. I bought the no name wireless…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-03:649749:Comment:4420612010-03-03T04:01:07.042ZPatti Yohehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PattiYohe
I bought the no name wireless graphics tablet that I thought was $65.00. It was only $49.00 so that helped some. It is supposed to work with XP Vista (no comma to show XP and Vista???) and MAC. So far it doesn't work with XP, but it DOES work with Windows 7. I used to have Vista until I upgraded to Win 7 - 64 bit. I haven't tried it with MAC yet.<br />
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With Win 7, I can use it up to 12-15 feet away from the laptop. I stood to the side of the laptop and the front about 12-15 feet away and all…
I bought the no name wireless graphics tablet that I thought was $65.00. It was only $49.00 so that helped some. It is supposed to work with XP Vista (no comma to show XP and Vista???) and MAC. So far it doesn't work with XP, but it DOES work with Windows 7. I used to have Vista until I upgraded to Win 7 - 64 bit. I haven't tried it with MAC yet.<br />
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With Win 7, I can use it up to 12-15 feet away from the laptop. I stood to the side of the laptop and the front about 12-15 feet away and all locations worked. Soon I can try it at school, but I have to bring my personal laptop since it can't be installed on the school's computer. I have been waiting all year for Exam View to be installed so I won't hold my breath for this software to be installed. Our IT guys are way too busy with security issues at high school and middle school and other issues.....very busy people and not enough people hired to help them.<br />
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I can move the mouse with the tablet and click on things. I can also annotate items and draw. Of course most people would see my "art work" and say that is drawing??? It will take getting used to. I cannot sign my name yet like an adult, but it has the capability of signing things in emails and docs. It also has a handwriting recognition software, but I haven't tried it yet.<br />
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"Pen" takes one AAA battery and tablet takes two AA batteries. The IR dongle is so tiny that I just know it will be lost soon. It fits into the opened battery compartment of the tablet. I don't know what will happen when I lose the IR dongle. In a class of 4th graders, it is bound to happen. It also comes with a USB cord to be a wired tablet. So wireless means battery expenses, but at least it wasn't $300.00. If the students drop it or break it, it will not be that much of a loss.....just if I cannot find another one.<br />
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I think they are on clearance or something. I hope this helps those that can't afford an expensive slate. It might even be a cheap alternative to see if you really want a slate or to see if the younger students can even use the slate. I will post again if I can get the software working with XP. I will also try it in my classroom tomorrow with Win 7. I think the kids will like it. I'm in agreement here ... but…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-18:649749:Comment:4370342010-02-18T05:00:31.972ZAlan Stangehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlanStange
I'm in agreement here ... but we also need to agree that there are a variety of technologies available. I have a Promethean ActivBoard and while I use it extensively, my students are increasingly taking center stage.
I'm in agreement here ... but we also need to agree that there are a variety of technologies available. I have a Promethean ActivBoard and while I use it extensively, my students are increasingly taking center stage.