Using Classroom Technology

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Welcome to a Learning Environments Classroom

Note: The following information applies to the classrooms listed here.

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Operating the Teaching Station

Turn on Main Power switch located near the right side of the keyboard tray - this will provide power to the Computer/Monitor, DVD/VCR, Samsung Document Camera, and Smart Sympodium.
Turn on the Projector using the remote; Direct remote towards the front or the back of the projector - the green power light should be illuminated.

Operating the Classroom Equipment

Projector Tips & Tricks:

Be sure that the Projector is set to RGB1. Press the RGB button once - you will see “RGB1” on the screen in the upper right corner
If the Projector remote is not working, try turning off the fluorescent overhead lights

Laptop Tips & Tricks:

Connect Laptop cables to Laptop port on top center of teaching station desktop
Select the Laptop button from the panel on the right side of station

CPU - Computer Tips & Tricks:

Select the Computer button from the panel on the right side of station - make sure the power light is on
Log into the computer use the building name and the room number for the Username and leave the Password blank.

DVD/VCR Tips & Tricks:

DVD/VCR located behind the left door
Select DVD/VCR button from the panel on the right side of station - make sure the power is on

Specialty Classroom Equipment
Depending on the classroom you are in, the Teaching Station may have a Document Camera or a Smart Sympodium. Please see the following pages for more detailed instructions.

Smart Sympodium Tips & Tricks:

Lift the lever at the back of the Smart Sympodium to raise and lower the monitor - rotate the monitor back and forth to adjust viewing angle
Make sure the Smart Board tools icon is visible in the lower right corner of the screen - open the Smart Board software from the Start Menu

Document Camera Tips & Tricks:

Select the Doc Cam button from the panel on the right side of station - make sure the power is on
Lift the switch at the base of the left arm to raise the Document Camera lens - position the lens downward

If you are still experiencing difficulty call the TAC at x-4TAC (4822).

Using the Smart Sympodium

Lift the lever at the back of the Smart Sympodium to raise and lower the monitor - rotate the monitor back and forth to adjust viewing angle
Make sure the Smart Board tools icon is visible in the lower right corner of the screen. If the icon is not present, open the Smart Board software from the Start Menu
The Smart Sympodium also functions as the Computer Monitor - the standard computer mouse and Gyromouse may still be used to navigate the screen
Use the Stylus to annotate and draw on computer applications like Power Point presentations, Word documents, Excel charts and spreadsheets, Web pages, etc… Save by selecting Save As from the application drop down menu

Stylus
The stylus is located on the right side of the Smart Sympodium - use the stylus along with the Pen Tool and Function buttons to annotate over any computer application.

Pen Tool Buttons
The Pen Tool Buttons are located on the top center of the Smart Sympodium - use these buttons to make the stylus work as a Left-click mouse, a colored Ink Pens, or an Eraser. Press the Left-Click button to return to mouse mode after you’ve used the electronic ink or the eraser.

Left-Click or Mouse Mode:	Press the Left-Click to use the Stylus as a mouse. Then press the tip of the stylus on the screen to activate an object. To double-click press twice with the stylus. To drag an object, press it with the tip of the stylus and slide it to its new location.
Black/Blue/Red Ink:	Press the Black, Blue, or Red Ink Buttons to use the stylus as an ink pen.
Eraser:	Press the Eraser Button to erase lines drawn by the Ink Pen - the Eraser will not delete any shapes created using the Floating Tools.

Function Buttons
The Function Buttons are located on the bottom center of the Smart Sympodium - use these buttons to make the stylus work as a Right-click mouse or to launch specific Smart Board applications such as the Notebook Software, Floating Tools, the Screen Capture, or the Keyboard.

Right-Click:	Press the Right-Click button - the next time the stylus touches the screen it will function as a right click. After the stylus touches the screen, it will again function as a left-click.
Notebook Software:	An organizational tool used to arrange, save, and share annotations
Floating Tools:	Tool bar for annotating on-screen applications
Screen Capture Tools:	Inserts the full screen or a portion of the screen into the Notebook
Keyboard:	Allows for typed text to be inserted into the annotation - use the stylus to select keyboard keys. This function also converts handwriting to typed text.

Using the Document Camera

Select the Doc Cam button from the panel on the right side of station - make sure the power is illuminated
Lift the switch at the base of the left arm to raise the Document Camera lens - position the lens downward
Position the Right and Left side lights to maximize document viewing
Place any object on the surface of the Document Camera - paper, transparencies, etc…
Use the Side and Bottom lights control the lighting level of the Document Camera viewing surface

Using the Gyromouse

Return the Gyromouse to the charging station after use to ensure use for next class.

On the Desktop
Remove the mouse from its charging stand and use it on the desktop like a regular mouse. Remember to place the mouse back on the charging station when finished.

On the Desktop

Remove from charging stand and cradle the moue comfortable in your hand with your thumb over the left/right mouse button and your index finger on the Activate Button (this is the button on the bottom of the mouse).
Click any button to turn the mouse on.
You may press and hold the Activate Button with your index finger OR Double-click the Activate Button to keep the cursor continuously active.Click once to deactivate.
Move your wrist up, down, and/or sideways in a manner similar to using a flashlight to move the cursor while it is active (see step 3).
Use your thumb to press the left/right mouse button.
Place the mouse on its charging station when finished.