eInstruction Interwrite DualBoard, Interwrite Board, Interwrite Mobi, Interwrite Mobi Learner, Interwrite Pad Training Workbook

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Workspace Level 1 Training Workbook

Contact Information

In addition to this training guide and the Workspace software help menu, following are other resources available to support your implementation of Workspace.

Sales Support: 866.496.4949

Technical Support: 800.856.0732

Customer Support Home Page: www.interwritelearning.com/support/index

Software Downloads: www.interwritelearning.com/support/software

Online Training Information: www.interwritelearning.com/support/training

Online Training Videos: www.interwritelearning.com/support/wstutorials

User Community: www.eicommunity.com

Software Versions

This workbook is for the following software:

 Workspace 5.0  PRS 4.42

 2009 eInstruction Corporation

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Module 1:

Getting Started with Workspace

Overview

This session is designed for the beginner to be able to successfully install and connect the Interwrite™ Board and Pad. Participants will learn how to connect the Board or Pad to their computer, launch the software, and make a simple document.

Objectives

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

 Set-up an Interwrite™ Board, DualBoard, Pad, or Mobi  Connect an Interwrite™ Board, DualBoard, Pad, or Mobi to a computer  Launch the Interwrite™ Workspace software  Use basic tools to create a Workspace document

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RFCOM

RFCOM Holster

Set Up the Hardware

The Interwrite Board

Your Interwrite Board has several pieces. Make sure all pieces are connected and the pens are charged before connecting to your computer.

1. Attach the Bluetooth module to the board and then connect it to the

controller on the back of the board.

2. Attach the pen charger to the board and plug it into the controller on

the back of the board.Green lights should appear to show the pens are charging.

3. Connect the power cord to the board and an electrical outlet; then turn the board on

using the rocker switch on the side of the board.

4. Turn on your projector, make sure to line up the image

within the four tick marks found within the corners of the board.

The Interwrite DualBoard

Your Interwrite DualBoard has several pieces. Make sure all pieces are connected and the pens are charged before connecting to your computer.

1. Plug the RJ12 connector on the RFCOM cable into the RJ12 COM Port on the top of

the Interwrite DualBoard controller box on the back of the board.

2. Slide the RFCOM holster over the board’s frame at the top of the board.

3. Seat the RFCOM in the holster.

4. Plug the Workspace RF Hub into a USB port on your computer or USB hub.

You should be aware that the RF Hub works best when it is into a computer that is under a podium or a desk. If necessary, use a USB extension cable to get your RF Hub out from under furniture that may shield the RF signal.

5. Turn on your projector, make sure to line up the image within the four

tick marks found within the corners of the board.

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Calibration Screen

Calibration Point

Check for Understanding

Describe what you should do with your board before connecting it to your computer.

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Describe what you should do with your board after it is connected to your computer.

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PenBattery

Charging

Status Light

PadBatteryChar

ging

Status Light

Power

Connection

On/Off

Switch

The Interwrite Pad

The Interwrite Pad works like a mouse. Make sure your Pad and pen are charged before connecting to your computer. The Pad and pen battery charging status lights will appear orange when charging. The light will turn off when the device is finished charging. Follow these steps to charge your Interwrite Pad.

1. Plug the AC adapter into a power source and then plug the other end into the back of

the pad.

2. Make sure the pen is securely placed in the holster.

3. You will see two orange lights appear. One is for the Pad’s battery and the other for

the pen. These lights will turn off once your Interwrite Pad or pen is fully charged.

Check for Understanding

Draw a line to where you would find these items on your Pad.

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Icon

Indicates

Used To

Mouse Mode

Mobi is being used as a Mouse on the Computer

RF Connection

Mobi is paired with the computer. Solid icon indicates successful pairing with computer. No icon indicates Mobi is not paired with computer.

USB Connection

Mobi is connected to computer via USB port

In Prox

Pen is within proximity and can be detected by Mobi

In Menu

Show button or Softkey is in use

The Interwrite Mobi

The Interwrite Mobi works like a mouse. Before you use your Interwrite Mobi and Interactive Pen for the first time, they should be charged for about 12 hours. Whenever the Tablet battery is low and needs to be recharged, the Tablet Battery Status Icon will display as an empty battery.

1. Place the Interactive Pen in the Pen Slot.

2. Connect the Mini USB Cable to the Mini USB Port

at the top of the Tablet.

3. Plug the Cable into a USB port on your computer. The Interwrite Mobi can be used

while it is charging.

4. When the Tablet and Pen are charged and the Battery Status displays that it is

charged, unplug the Charger from the Interwrite Mobi.

5. Press the Power Button when the Interwrite Mobi is charged.

Note: The Mobi can also be charged using a cell phone charger featuring a mini-USB port, an iPod wall charger adapter, or any stand-alone USB hub.

KWIK Screen

The KWIK Screen will display icons associated with the Mobi status when used in a general setting. The KWIK Screen can be used to real-time reports when used with CPS for Response. For more information, see Module 5.

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Battery Life Indicator

Indicates amount of battery life left before charging is required. Icon shows battery is filling when charging.

Pen Charge

Pen is charging in pen slot.

Interwrite Mobi Learner

The Interwrite Mobi works like a mouse. Before you use your Interwrite Mobi and Interactive Pen for the first time, they should be charged for about 12 hours. Whenever the Tablet battery is low and needs to be recharged, the Tablet Battery Status Icon will display as an empty battery.

The Interwrite Mobi Learner communicates with the computer using radio frequency technology. The RF communications module is built into the Interwrite Mobi. The Tablet communicates through its built-in RF module with the USB module installed on the computer. The Interwrite Mobi runs on Liion batteries, which provide about 10 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged.

The same steps for setting up the Interwrite Mobi should be followed for setting up the Interwrite Mobi Learner.

Installing the Workspace Software

*You may need administrative privileges on your computer to install software. Please make sure that you are logged in as administrator before installing the software.

When you open the box with your Interwrite device, you will see a variety of disks and accessories. Do not connect the receiver to your computer before installing the software.

1. Insert the Interwrite Workspace Software disk. Follow the prompts of the install

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2. After the installation is complete, you will see the

Interwrite icon in your system tray. Click on the eInstruction icon, then select WebUpdate.

3. Once your software is installed and updated, you can

connect the receiver to your computer.

Notes

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Connect an Interwrite Device

The eInstruction Device Manager allows you to connect your Interwrite Board, DualBoard, Pad or Mobi to your computer. Make sure that the “dongle”, or receiver, is connected and configured on your computer. Next, turn on the device, after which you will hear a series of beeps.

Start Devices

1. Click on the eInstruction icon in your tool-tray, and

select eInstruction Device Manager.

2. To search for new devices, click the Options meny.

The Device Manager will search for connected devices, then, then all possible devices will display in the Device field.

* If you are using a Board, once your Board is connected, use the tip of the pen to tap on the Calibrate icon on the side of the Board. Touch each of the nine calibration points with the tip of the pen.

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Double Left Click

Right Click

Single Left

Click

Using the Interwrite Pen

The pen for the Board and the Pad are interchangeable and works just like your mouse. Using the pen to tap the surface of the Pad is the same as a single left mouse click. The button on the pen functions as a double left click and a right click.

Instructional Application

What are some classroom management strategies you would use when the students are using the Board or Pad?

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Launch the Software

There are three ways to launch the Workspace software. Choose the method that best fits your preference.

1. Launch from Softkeys a. The first icon on the Board, Pad, and Mobi is set to load the software. b. Tap on the Interwrite icon with the tip of the pen.

2. Launch from the System Tray a. Click on the eInstruction icon in the system tray. b. Select Workspace.

3. Launch from the applications folder a. Go to the Finder > Applications. b. Choose eInstruction and choose Interwrite Workspace. c. Select IW (Interwrite Interactive mode).

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Properties Bar

Navigation

Tools

Main Toolbar

(Factory Default Setting)

Recycle Bin

Use Basic Tools

When you launch the Interwrite Workspace software you will see a toolbar appear on the right of your screen. If you click on the icon that looks like a blank sheet of paper, you will notice your screen changes. You are now on your way to creating a Workspace document.

Interactive Mode Window Tour

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Minimize Toolbar

Workspace Menus

Mouse Mode

Toolbox

Exit

Selection Arrow

Line Tool

Shapes Tool

Text Tool

Clear

Grid Page

PRS Functions

Highlighter

Pen

Eraser

Undo

Blank Page

Save

Capture

Toolbar Orientation

The Advanced setting for the Workspace toolbar is shown below. There are also intermediate and customized toolbars. Additional options for the Workspace toolbar are described below.

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Blank Page

Create a blank Workspace page.

Grid Page

Create a lined Workspace page.

Pen

Write or make notes on your screen or blank Workspace page.

Change the pen’s color, thickness, or shape by using the

Properties Bar at the bottom of the Workspace page.

Type Text

The Type Text tool places a text box on a blank Workspace page so you can add text.

Highlighter

Works like an actual highlighter. Adjust the shape and transparency of the highlighter from the Properties Bar.

Line

The line tool allows you to draw straight lines. Change the

line’s thickness, endpoints, and line style by using the

Properties Bar.

Shapes

Create a variety of shapes. Modify the line color and style, fill color, and transparency using the Properties Bar.

Freehand Text

Instantly converts handwritten words to typed text. (Note: Only available with an Interwrite Board or Pad connected to your computer.)

Selection

Select, move, or modify the annotations or other objects on your Workspace pages.

Eraser

Erase part of an annotation you have made.

Undo

Undo your previous actions.

Clear

Clear all annotations off a Workspace page unless they are sent to the background by the Move to Background tool.

Tools and Functions at a Glance

Page Tools

Annotation Tools

Editing Tools

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The Gallery

Insert content from the built in Gallery on your document. The resources are organized by subject area.

Capture

A capture is a

snapshot

of either the full screen, or a selected

portion of the screen.

Record and Playback

Create a video capturing your voice (microphone needed) and any annotations being made on your computer.

Mouse Mode

The mouse button allows you to leave your Workspace page and return back to your active desktop or application.

Minimize Toolbar

Minimize your Workspace toolbar so it does not block other applications.

PRS

Turn a Workspace page into a PRS question.

Menu

Access the File, Edit, Tools, Preferences, and Help menus. For opening, saving and exporting a Workspace document, the File menu is the most useful.

Page Sorter

View thumbnails of all Workspace pages to select, rearrange, or delete unwanted pages.

Navigation

Arrows

Navigate to different Workspace pages.

Save

Save a Workspace document.

Toolbox

The toolbox allows you access to the tools and options that are not readily available on the toolbar.

Exit

Close the Workspace application.

Multimedia Tools

Presentation Tools

File Management Tools

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Color

Choices

Line

Transparency

Line

Endpoints

Preview Window

Line

Style

Line

Thickness

Color

Palette

Create a Workspace Document

There are a few basic tools you will want to be familiar with when using Workspace.These tools include: blank page, pen, eraser, selection tool, and the mouse mode button.

Blank Page Tool

This tool allows you to create blank Workspace pages. Whenever you want a blank page, just click on this icon. When you are done making notes and want to return to your desktop, click the mouse icon on the toolbar. In the next module of this book, you will learn how you can modify a blank page.

Pen

The pen allows you to write or make notes on your screen or on a blank Workspace page. You can change your pen to be a different color, thickness or shape by using the Pen Settings Properties Bar at the bottom of your Workspace pages.

Select

This tool allows you to select annotations or objects on your Workspace pages. To move or modify the objects or annotations, click on this tool from the toolbar, then click or drag a box around the object or annotation you want to move or modify.

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Eraser

This tool allows you to erase part of an annotation you have made. You can change the width of the eraser by selecting the eraser and then using the Properties Bar at the bottom of the screen. using the eraser. You must delete them or use the select tool to drag them to the recycle bin.

Previous / Next Page

This tool is the quickest way to get to a Workspace page you made while you were in Mouse Mode. You can also use this tool to navigate to different Workspace pages. To use this tool click on the green arrow from the toolbar or Properties Bar to navigate to the pages you would like to access.

Mouse Mode

The mouse button allows you to leave your Workspace page and return back to your active desktop or application. To return to your Workspace document you can either use the Previous/Next page tool, or the page sorter tool.

Practice

Imagine you are teaching a lesson on trees. Through the next two modules you will be using various Workspace tools to create a lesson on trees. You are now going to make the first two pages of the lesson.

Note:

Some annotations, like the auto-shapes, cannot be erased

1. Create a blank page. Choose the pen tool, and change the color to your favorite color.

Write the word “Tree” in the middle of the page.

2. Change pen colors and draw a cloud around the word tree.

3. Create another blank page. Use the pen tool to print the word “Tree” again.

4. Use the selection tool to scramble the letters.

5. Click on the mouse icon to return to your desktop.

6. Use the navigation arrow that points to the left of your screen to return to the

Workspace page that you were just working on.

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