I'll be honest.
I haven't used my ActivInspire/FlipChart/Promethean software much since our last Elite meeting.
I don't really know why. I understood it during the meeting. I thought I could see many practical applications. But I guess I just didn't find the time. Teaching a new unit and having some materials from the previous teacher has made it tougher to branch out. Really, that's all the more reason TO branch out. Nevertheless, I felt that by watching the assortment of YouTube videos, I might get re-inspired to attempt to implement this software more.
Video #1: Turning a PowerPoint into a FlipChart.
I started with something close to my comfort zone. PowerPoint. These I have! I don't want to get rid of my usable PowerPoints, but I'd like for them to become more interactive. I didn't realize that there were two ways to make a FlipChart from a Powerpoint. I thought they all had to be imported as images and then, as a result, were un-editable. Not so!
Video #2: Advanced Text Techniques--Drag a Copy
Moveable text. This seems so helpful for grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and writing assignments. One step I know I'm going to forget: selecting "Drag a Copy" when creating moveable text that doesn't disappear from its original location.
Video #3: Working with Text
This video actually made me feel pretty confident/competent because I knew most of the tips. This made me feel even more guilty for not working in ActivInspire sooner... so, a 4th video is in order!
Video #4: Profiles--ActivInspire
I had forgotten about all the tools in Profiles already. It seems like there are some very handy math tools. I want to spend more time investigating these...
Video #5: Custom Profiles
I think this video is a bit advanced for my current ActivInspire level... I do think I'd like to return to this and get ideas about adding Excel to my Profile once I get the clickers. I would also like to know how Colin got the hovering highlighter orb for presenting. It's so easy to follow him as he talks.
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