Tech Tuesdays 

 

Come one, come all! Join us on the second Tuesday every month to learn about valuable online resource for teachers, students and parents. All staff members are welcome! 

 

Each month, we will discuss and explore new resources to support our learning environment. 

 

The schedule:

 

· September 17: Destiny Quest Library Catalog

· October 15: LAN School

· November 19: Online Resources

· December 17: Audacity

· January 14: PhotoStory 3 (*Third Tuesday is a Professional Day)

· February 18: Teacher’s Choice!

· March 18: Inspiration 9 / Kidspiration

 

 

 

 

Promethean Resources

 

        ** If any site asks you for a username and password, use your MCPS infomration. Many links are               from MyMCPS. 

         

 

ActivInspire Basic Tips

 

Getting Started with ActivInspire Webinar with basics. Great starting point!

 

ActivInspire Overview is a very helpful guide for getting started. Print or save.

 

Adding Text to a flipchart.

 

Editing Text in a flipchart.  

 

Navigating the Browser This is where you find clip art, layers, notes, and resources. (Important!)

 

Resource Browser This is where you can find pictures and backgrounds.

 

In-Depth Guide from myMCPS about each tool.

Desktop tools details and functions.

 

 

Ready for a challenge? Advanced Activities

Pull-Out Activity

 

Rub and Reveal Activity

 

Drag and Drop Container Activity

 

 

 

Promethean Planet Resources

Use Promethean Planet to download resource packs (clip art), flipcharts, and to  locate professional development training.

Promethean Planet http://www.prometheanplanet.com/

 

 

MyMCPS

Don't forget, MyMCPS has great handouts and screen-cast videos for you to view and print. They have also provided instructions for how to download ActivInspire for home use!

 

https://collaborate.mcpsmd.org/sites/DTCC/ActivInspire/Pages/categories.htm