1. STARBOARD Action Lab 1.13.10 Offered by: Jessica Louk Jessica Louk (Hillcrest Tech Facilitator) & Jen Clark Jen Clark (Hillcrest Kindergarten Teacher) Offered by: Jessica Louk Jessica Louk (Hillcrest Tech Facilitator) & Jen Clark Jen Clark (Hillcrest Kindergarten Teacher)

2. IntroductionsIntroductions What do you teach? What do you teach? Where do you teach? Where do you teach? How do you see StarBoards playing a role in your classroom? How do you see StarBoards playing a role in your classroom? What do you teach? What do you teach? Where do you teach? Where do you teach? How do you see StarBoards playing a role in your classroom? How do you see StarBoards playing a role in your classroom?

3. Why STARBOARD?? look to your group and write on butcher paper how you see StarBoards being an effective learning tool in your classroom or any classroom look to your group and write on butcher paper how you see StarBoards being an effective learning tool in your classroom or any classroom choose one idea to share with the class choose one idea to share with the class look to your group and write on butcher paper how you see StarBoards being an effective learning tool in your classroom or any classroom look to your group and write on butcher paper how you see StarBoards being an effective learning tool in your classroom or any classroom choose one idea to share with the class choose one idea to share with the class

4. Research Shows Starboards: increase student engagement and participation increase student engagement and participation foster enthusiasm for learning foster enthusiasm for learning reach varied learning styles and digital-age learners reach varied learning styles and digital-age learners increase student engagement and participation increase student engagement and participation foster enthusiasm for learning foster enthusiasm for learning reach varied learning styles and digital-age learners reach varied learning styles and digital-age learners

5. Who uses STARBOARDS: insert video clips here of student interviews insert video clips here of student interviews

6. What is a STARBOARD? ? Touch-sensitive screen working in conjunction with a projector and computer Touch-sensitive screen working in conjunction with a projector and computer The first interactive whiteboard was developed in 1991 by SMART Technologies The first interactive whiteboard was developed in 1991 by SMART Technologies Touch-sensitive screen working in conjunction with a projector and computer Touch-sensitive screen working in conjunction with a projector and computer The first interactive whiteboard was developed in 1991 by SMART Technologies The first interactive whiteboard was developed in 1991 by SMART Technologies

7. How STARBOARDS work: They allow you to: (volunteers?) They allow you to: (volunteers?) manipulate text and graphics manipulate text and graphics digitally write notes digitally write notes view websites, etc. view websites, etc. demonstrate computer programs demonstrate computer programs They allow you to: (volunteers?) They allow you to: (volunteers?) manipulate text and graphics manipulate text and graphics digitally write notes digitally write notes view websites, etc. view websites, etc. demonstrate computer programs demonstrate computer programs

8. Essential STARBOARD Vocab: * Play w/ the toolbox for 5 min and predict what these terms mean and we’ll share Projector Projector Wand Wand Sidebar Buttons Sidebar Buttons Toolbar Toolbar Accessories Accessories Whiteboard vs. Desktop Whiteboard vs. Desktop MENU MENU Calibrate Calibrate Projector Projector Wand Wand Sidebar Buttons Sidebar Buttons Toolbar Toolbar Accessories Accessories Whiteboard vs. Desktop Whiteboard vs. Desktop MENU MENU Calibrate Calibrate

9. AGENDA:AGENDA: Connection and System Requirements, Install Directions (Slides 10-12) Connection and System Requirements, Install Directions (Slides 10-12) Calibration and Initial Screen (10 min) Calibration and Initial Screen (10 min) Toolbar (25 min) Toolbar (25 min) 4 Side Tabs: Document, Gallery, Properties, View (20 min) 4 Side Tabs: Document, Gallery, Properties, View (20 min) *Break - 10 min (questions, bathroom, extra practice) Tools and Accessories (25 min) Tools and Accessories (25 min) Editing Images (5 min) Editing Images (5 min) Hyperlinks and Customizing Toolbar (10 min) Hyperlinks and Customizing Toolbar (10 min) Exporting, Troubleshooting, and Online Help (10 min) Exporting, Troubleshooting, and Online Help (10 min) *GREAT online tutorial website: http://www.hitachisoft-eu.com/fx-duo/en/video// http://www.hitachisoft-eu.com/fx-duo/en/video// MAC Program Integration (i.e. Keynote, RM EasyTeach software, Doc Cam) (15 min) MAC Program Integration (i.e. Keynote, RM EasyTeach software, Doc Cam) (15 min) Group Work Time (45 min) either work the whole time or cut it down and save 15 min to have volunteers share projects Group Work Time (45 min) either work the whole time or cut it down and save 15 min to have volunteers share projects Group Presentations (20 + min) Group Presentations (20 + min)

10. A. Connection Connect RGB cable into your computer, which has the StarBoard software installed Connect RGB cable into your computer, which has the StarBoard software installed Plug the USB cable connected to the StarBoard into your computer Plug the USB cable connected to the StarBoard into your computer Connect RGB cable into your computer, which has the StarBoard software installed Connect RGB cable into your computer, which has the StarBoard software installed Plug the USB cable connected to the StarBoard into your computer Plug the USB cable connected to the StarBoard into your computer

11. System Requirements OS 10.5 for version 9.0 OS 10.5 for version 9.0 OS 10.4 for earlier versions OS 10.4 for earlier versions All sub packages included with the program (i.e. LSADRV driver, gallery, etc.) All sub packages included with the program (i.e. LSADRV driver, gallery, etc.) OS 10.5 for version 9.0 OS 10.5 for version 9.0 OS 10.4 for earlier versions OS 10.4 for earlier versions All sub packages included with the program (i.e. LSADRV driver, gallery, etc.) All sub packages included with the program (i.e. LSADRV driver, gallery, etc.)

12. Install Directions 1. insert StarBoard CD 2. install “Drivers - LSDRV pkg” 5. install “StarBoard Software pkg” and “StarBoard Contents” install “Contents Library” install “Contents Library” restart and calibrate restart and calibrate 1. insert StarBoard CD 2. install “Drivers - LSDRV pkg” 5. install “StarBoard Software pkg” and “StarBoard Contents” install “Contents Library” install “Contents Library” restart and calibrate restart and calibrate

13. Getting Started check that LSADRV application opens at “login” and that the StarBoard application is also open check that LSADRV application opens at “login” and that the StarBoard application is also open * Troubleshooting tips: 1. If there is a red “X” showing through the LSADRV application, check that there is nothing blocking the StarBoard sensor, which is located under the black overlay above the board (sometimes the silver tape that says “StarBoard” gets unglued or an object may be blocking the sensor) 2. Click the spotlight, type in LSCamWiz, run this program and click on “All Adjust,” wait a few minutes, keep the settings by clicking “Yes.” check that LSADRV application opens at “login” and that the StarBoard application is also open check that LSADRV application opens at “login” and that the StarBoard application is also open * Troubleshooting tips: 1. If there is a red “X” showing through the LSADRV application, check that there is nothing blocking the StarBoard sensor, which is located under the black overlay above the board (sometimes the silver tape that says “StarBoard” gets unglued or an object may be blocking the sensor) 2. Click the spotlight, type in LSCamWiz, run this program and click on “All Adjust,” wait a few minutes, keep the settings by clicking “Yes.”

14. B. Calibration via the MENU via the MENU Side-Bar Button “#1” Side-Bar Button “#1” Calibrate when experiencing connection problems or unexpected movement to the StarBoard Calibrate when experiencing connection problems or unexpected movement to the StarBoard via the MENU via the MENU Side-Bar Button “#1” Side-Bar Button “#1” Calibrate when experiencing connection problems or unexpected movement to the StarBoard Calibrate when experiencing connection problems or unexpected movement to the StarBoard

15. Initial SCREEN

16. C. TOOLBAR Refer to your handout for a detailed reference Refer to your handout for a detailed reference Toolbar is able to be: customized, Toolbar is able to be: customized, saved, collapsed, and hidden Refer to your handout for a detailed reference Refer to your handout for a detailed reference Toolbar is able to be: customized, Toolbar is able to be: customized, saved, collapsed, and hidden save toolbar here: Intelli-Pen

17. D. 4 Side Tabs - 1. Document practice adding one page and deleting it

18. 4 Side Tabs - 2. Gallery (clipart) practice adding one picture from iPhoto Library, Education clipart, and a background image to a page

19. 4 Side Tabs - 3. Properties background color select an object, change object color, line, etc. practice: writing with your normal pen writing with your normal pen changing pen properties changing pen properties changing background color changing background color practice: using the two eraser types using the two eraser types normal eraser (only erases pen) etc.) image eraser (only erases images - not clipart

20. 4 Side Tabs - 4. View screen preferences zoom practice zooming in and out

21. E. TOOLS 1. Normal-Pen: 2. Pointer-Pen: laser pointer 1. Normal-Pen: 2. Pointer-Pen: laser pointer normal pen practice writing with your normal pen and using your pointer pen laser pen

22. TOOLSTOOLS 3. Intelli-Pen: makes shapes, converts handwriting to text, set up 2 users (Multi-Input) practice writing a word with your intelli-pen practice setting up multi-input and changing colors: MENU > Tools... *NOTE: intelli-pen shapes are considered an “object” not a line - so, in order to delete, you must select the arrow tool from the toolbar, select your shape/text and go from there...

23. TOOLS Intelli-Pen cont. Search Text in Google and Wikipedia Search Text in Google and Wikipedia or practice selecting your text, clicking MENU and searching in Google

24. 4. Text Boxes create the size of text box you want > type > select it and choose Object Properties > change font style next practice adding a text box and changing font size and color TOOLSTOOLS change font style here: 1 - 2 - 3 -

25. E. ACCESSORIES Protractor Protractor Ruler Ruler Spotlight Spotlight Stopwatch Stopwatch Screen Capture Screen Capture Adding/Deleting Apps Adding/Deleting Apps Protractor Protractor Ruler Ruler Spotlight Spotlight Stopwatch Stopwatch Screen Capture Screen Capture Adding/Deleting Apps Adding/Deleting Apps practice locating your accessories

26. ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES 1. Protractor/Ruler 1. Protractor/Ruler draw a line and practice using your ruler rotate protractor choose an “arrow” in “Shapes” > draw an angle > use your protractor > rotate and locate the value

27. ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES 2. Spotlight shape of spotlight zoom size of spotlight brightness of spotlight practice using the spotlight

28. ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES 3. Stopwatch blue = minutes playing music as your alarm red = seconds how to set music as an alarm: choose “Config” > check “Select Sound File” > Browse > select your blue computer under “Devices” > select your CD > select song track > OK > Start 123 red = seconds blue = minutes green = hours practice setting your stopwatch and configuring to music

29. ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES 4. Screen Capture blue = minutes playing music as your alarm red = seconds 1 - 2 practice taking a screen capture and try a few different options

30. F. EDITING IMAGES practice: click Insert Picture > choose “moon” from the desktop

31. G. Hyperlinks practice adding a hyperlink of your choice to the image you inserted

32. G. Customizing the Toolbar adding buttons to toolbar practice adding and removing a button and saving a Toolbar Profile practice collapsing and hiding the Toolbar

33. cont...cont... adding buttons to a page *you can only drag and drop from the “Menu” options or Tool Properties practice adding and removing a button to a PAGE (not toolbar)

34. cont...cont... adding apps to toolbar practice adding Firefox to your toolbar

35. H. Exporting Files 1 2 3

36. I. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Calibrate daily Shut down your computer nightly Restart when all else fails! Unplug/Re-plug your StarBoard cords into the wall Delete StarBoard Software and reload Call Jay at Hitachi (ph#: 800.578.8858 --- email: jay.johnson@trox.com) jay.johnson@trox.com Call Gary at Hitachi (ph#: 1.800.615.9855 --- email:gclick@hitachi-soft.com) com)com) Email me - Jessica Louk (jsorensen@ccsd.k12.wy.us) Email me - Jessica Louk (jsorensen@ccsd.k12.wy.us) Email me - Jessica Email me - Jessica Communicate via the StarBoard Wiki Communicate via the StarBoard Wikihe StarBoard Wikihe StarBoard Wiki Calibrate daily Shut down your computer nightly Restart when all else fails! Unplug/Re-plug your StarBoard cords into the wall Delete StarBoard Software and reload Call Jay at Hitachi (ph#: 800.578.8858 --- email: jay.johnson@trox.com) jay.johnson@trox.com Call Gary at Hitachi (ph#: 1.800.615.9855 --- email:gclick@hitachi-soft.com) com)com) Email me - Jessica Louk (jsorensen@ccsd.k12.wy.us) Email me - Jessica Louk (jsorensen@ccsd.k12.wy.us) Email me - Jessica Email me - Jessica Communicate via the StarBoard Wiki Communicate via the StarBoard Wikihe StarBoard Wikihe StarBoard Wiki

37. ONLINE HELP & IDEAS Online Support via Toolbar

38. STARQuest:STARQuest: Directions: Enjoy learning more about StarBoards by completing this quest independently, with a partner or a group of your choice. Jen and I will be available to offer assistance when needed. Good Luck!!

39. STARQuest: (cont.) Yeah! You’ve completed your quest! Go onward and conquer!