Promethean+Boards

CFF Teachers use this page to share information about the Promethean Boards:

Here is a copy of the **tutorial used by Tim Barron from Promethean during the training** in January:



Here is a link to the **manuals etc. for Promethean**, you may need to log into the site: http://www.prometheanplanet.com/us/server/show/nav.4954 feel free to open and print them.

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/us/ This is the link to the Promethean site, tons of info.


 * Pen doesn't work try this-** at the bottom right corner of your screen in the tool bar click the little white screen (promethean icon) next click settings, next click pen settings, you have two choices mouse or pen. make sure it is set to "mouse". OK and out.

A lanyard for your pens might be helpful.

Your **projector remote control** has a button called "keystone", if you press it, you can use the up/down arrows to **adjust the picture size** on your screen. Also, use the **mute button** on your remote to turn your screen black for student attention or to hide something.

11/13/07 We are waiting for longer cables to arrive for the projectors. You will be able to use your desktop or laptop to run your projector. You can use both seperately, but not at the same time. The lap tops come loaded with the software to run the projectors. **If you plan to use your desktop** to run the projector, you will need to download the software. I have a disc for this, please let me know if you need it. Hope to have everyone up by 12/1. Tom

When using the laptops with the projector please note that the cable screws do not go into the laptop (poor design?). So you may have to slide something under the connection point to keep it from **wiggling loose and losing connection**.

Make sure the **USB cable** from the screen is plugged into your laptop.

Make sure you **calibrate the screen** the first time you use it.

You should all have a remote control for the projector, make sure you install the batteries.

Plug your new speakers in to the laptop to provide **sound with your promethean** presentations.

Suggestions: If you are new to "smartboards" start by using it strictly as a screen for projecting. An example would be to show a movie on it. This involves no interaction with the board. As you become more comfortable with using the projector and board for showing things gradually start to use your pen and begin managing your computer from/through the board. By this I mean, open and close programs using your pen at the board. As you develop this comfort level, begin experimenting with the flip charts and lesson plan creation tools. You will soon be designing your lessons in the flip charts, modifying them as you teach. This process should only take a week or two. The boards are very user friendly. Ask for help if you need it. TJ Freeman, Eric Broughton and Kipper Burleigh are all ready very proficient with the boards. Send them an e-mail if you need help.

There are some great tutorials at the Promethean site listed above. They even offer workshops. The entry level workshop is a self directed tutorial that takes five hours on your time. It is free. The advanced tutorials are $$, but in taking them it looks as though you could become a certified Promethean trainer and even get paid for it?