HANDOUTS
ON
INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD
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Contents
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Introduction to Interactive White Board .............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Interactive White Board (IWB) ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 HARDWARE used in IWB..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Operating IWB .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Benefits of Using IWB ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Maintenance of IWB: .......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Software ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
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SMART Notebook Software .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Starting SMART Notebook Software .................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Navigating the SMART Notebook Interface ....................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Toolbars & Tabs in SMART Notebook................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Side Tabs ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Screen Capture Toolbar ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Saving SMART Notebook File.............................................................................................................................. 7
3)
TATA Class Edge .................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Introduction: ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Interface of TATA Class Edge .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Home Page of TATA Class Edge .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 To view existing Resources/Assets of selected Lesson .................................................................................... 10
3.5 Create Presentation with Existing Resources ................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Add Presentation to Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 To Logout from TATA Class Edge ...................................................................................................................... 14
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HANDS ON PRACTICE of Interactive White Board .............................................................................................. 15
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1) Introduction to Interactive White Board
1.1 Interactive White Board (IWB)
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An IWB is a piece of apparatus that allows people to see and work a computer on a large scale (on a huge screen) by
the touch of a pen or finger.
Objects can be moved around very easily and software can be controlled as though you were using a mouse. You
can also write over (annotate) anything on your screen.
This allows a teacher to create a science lesson that is presentational, participational and finally interactive.
IWB
Cybernetyx
Boards
Smart
Boards
2013 Board
2012 Board
2014 Board
1.2 HARDWARE used in IWB
IWB
Integrated CPU
Projector
IWB
UPS
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1.3 Operating IWB
Following steps you are requested to perform to switch on IWB:
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Ensure the Power Button is ON
Switch on UPS
Switch on the Projector (by pressing once the power button on Remote)
Switch on the Computer
Following steps you are requested to perform to switch off IWB:
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Shut down the Computer
Switch off the Projector (by pressing twice power off button on Remote)
Switch off the UPS, but don’t switch off the main power
1.4 Benefits of Using IWB
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Encourages collaborative learning
Engages different learning styles
Enables personalized learning
Motivates both students & teachers
Reduces Lesson preparation time
Allows wider range of media
Best option for class-wide presentations
Can also be used as a normal White Board-Practical and Familiar
Creates a sense of shared ownership through Interaction
Develops a more student-centered approach to learning
Thus IWB accommodates different learning styles. Tactile learners can touch and manipulate the board; recording tools can
be used for audio learners and visual learners to track what is happening in a lesson
1.5 Maintenance of IWB:
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Clean it on a daily basis by the use of Soft Cloth
Follow the proper steps of Shut-down.
Scan your pen drive before running on IWB
Precautions:
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Do not wipe its top corners of Smart boards(2014)
Do not allow to collect heap of dust around its edges in Smart Boards(2014)
1.6 Software
IWB can be made interactive with help of following softwares:
(a) SMART Notebook Software
(b) TATA Class Edge
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2) SMART Notebook Software
It`s an interactive software by which the teachers can create, edit and deliver the lesson plan as the way they want. You can
include texts, tables, graphics, shapes, lines, interactive multimedia files and many more in your class session. Present your file
and keep class`s attention as you move and interact with these objects.
2.1 Starting SMART Notebook Software
Double Click on the SMART Notebook Icon
to open its interface.
2.2 Navigating the SMART Notebook Interface
The SMART Notebook software user interface consists of the following components:
Menu
Toolbar
Side
Tabs
Page/Working Area
Menu: All options of File, View, Insert, Format, Tools, Add-ons and Help are available and perform similar functions as MS word
does.
Toolbar: The SMART Notebook toolbar consists of various tools to perform different activities. We can also
customize the Toolbar by clicking on the Settings icon
available at the side of the toolbar.
Click on the
Settings icon to
customize
toolbar as per
your
convenience by
dragging
&
dropping option.
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2.3 Toolbars & Tabs in SMART Notebook
In SMART Notebook software, different tools are available at the toolbar with their different uses.
Actions Panel
Tools Panel
Describing Icons of Actions & Tool Panel
Insert a blank directly after the
active SMART Notebook page
Save your SMART Notebook
file
Paste any object
Show or hide the screen
Delete any selected object
Shade the current SMART
Notebook page
Toggle between single/dual page
display
Launch the screen capture toolbar A
A
Select any object on the page
with mouse
Create a table
Write or draw with the Standard Write or draw with the Creative
Pen type
Pen type
Erase digital ink
Create a line
Create a perfect shape with the
Shape Recognition Pen type
which converts your rough shape
into nearest perfect shape
Create a shape
Fill an object with different
colors
draw a
rectangle & for Spotlight (
drawbject
Create a text box for typing
Write or draw with
calligraphic ink
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Launch the Properties side tab
Draw or write with Crayon Pen
type
2.4 Side Tabs
It`s on the side of the Smart Notebook Interface, and it consists of the following tools/tabs as discussed below the table:
Side Tabs
Click the Page Sorter Tab, to see a
thumbnail image of each page in
the SMART Notebook file. You
can navigate to a different page,
create page groups or reorder
the pages
Page Sorter Tab
Click the Attachments tab to
add hyperlinks to, or
attachments from, other
software applications
Click the Gallery Tab, to access
collections of SMART custom
pages, clip-art, animations, audio
clips and video clips. Drag a
thumbnail onto the work area
to add it to your SMART
Notebook file
Click the Properties tab, to
format shapes, objects & text
Attachment Tab
Gallery Tab
Properties Tab
Click the Add-ons tab to work
with SMART Notebook software
add-ons like the Activity Builder
When you no longer need the
side tabs to be visible, you can
hide them by selecting the Autohide check box.
Add-Ons Tab
Auto hide check box
In side tab, there is double headed arrow that helps to move tabs to the other side of the work area.
2.5 Screen Capture Toolbar
Click on the Camera
Options to capture an image from any type of file.
Once you click on the Camera Tool, these four capturing
options will appear.
Camera Tool
To capture any image in a
Rectangular Shape
To capture any required
window
Area Capture
Window Capture
To capture the entire
desktop part
To capture any image in free
hand
Desktop Capture
Free Hand Capture
2.6 Saving SMART Notebook File
Save your SMART Notebook file for future reference or to share it with others.
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Select File > Save. Your original file will be changed to reflect the revisions or Select File > Save As to save revisions
as a new SMART Notebook file. Your original file will not change. The Save As dialog box appears
Browse to the location where you want to save your SMART Notebook file
Type a name for your file in the File name text field, and then click Save
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3) TATA Class Edge
3.1 Introduction:
Tata Class Edge is an integrated learning solution for schools, designed to help teachers deliver high
quality instruction with an effective blend of classroom activities and interactive multimedia. It is based on the Multiple
Learning Experience (M-LEx) Model - an instructional model designed by Tata Interactive Systems.
Multiple Learning Experiences
The model is developed on the premise that when students use multiple senses and are involved in a variety of carefully
planned activities, they will be better involved with learning and will retain concepts better.
The model makes use of distinct types of activities that promote social and thinking skills in students, including critical
thinking, creativity, teamwork, research-orientation and communication skills.
HOW IT WORKS ?
3.2 Interface of TATA Class Edge
To access TATA Class Edge double click on this icon
to get login page
Enter username *
Enter Password *
* For your username and password contact IT Assistant of your Campus
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3.3 Home Page of TATA Class Edge
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Class Edge: All the content class wise &
subject wise is available also teacher can add
lesson, notes and resources
Game Edge: Games based on four templates
are available for different level and also can be
created by teachers on any template for any
subject and topic
Test Edge: Question bank, question paper &
question paper templates are available & can
be created by teachers also
Icon for home page
Lesson List: Content available class wise &
subject wise
My Library: Place to store any assets or
presentation as reference
LabEdge: Virtual laboratory for physics,
chemistry, mathematics, geography
Reports: Usage Report of TATA Class Edge of
users
Planner/Calendar to plan presentation on
selected date and required time slot
3.4 To view existing Resources/Assets of selected Lesson
Select Subject
Select class
Step 1
Step 2
Click on ” Show Lesson List “
to view lessons
Select Lesson
Step 3
Click to view details of
lessons
Step 4
Teaching Strategy of a topic
Resources/Assets
related to topic
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3.5 Create Presentation with Existing Resources
Step 1: View the resources/assets
Click on text written with blue
to view any of the assets
Assets/Resources related to selected
topic are:
1. Media
2. Printables
3. Activities
4. Quiz
Step 2: Select the resources/assets
Click on the check box to
select Assets
Selected Assets will appear on
the presentation tray
Click on the” Create
Presentation” to continue
the process
Step 3: Reorder the selected Resources/Assets
Drag & Drop to reorder them if
required or can delete the item
from list
Click here if want to
cancel your
presentation
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Click here to go to next step
Step 4: Name your presentation
Name your presentation
Click here to cancel the
presentation
Click here to save presentation
Step 5: The presentation will be created and can be viewed in same lesson
Shows that presentation is created
Now
you can edit or delete your presentation &
clicking on star can add to “MY LIBRARAY
3.6 Add Presentation to Calendar
Step 1: Select the date and time slot when you want to play your presentation
Select date & time
Click on “Plan” to add your
representation
Select time slot
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Step 2: Add your presentation by selecting class and subject
Select Class
Select Subject
Choose clas, subject & click on add
presentati
Choose
class, subject &
click on add
presentation
Click here to add
your presentation
Choose clas, subject & click on add presentation
Step 3: Now select your presentation
Select your Class
Click here to select Presentation
Step 4: Selected presentation will be added to calendar
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Select your Subject
Step 5: Play your presentation by clicking on any of the assets
Click on the media, printable or
activity to view it in classroom
Click here to exit presentation
Click here to play presentation
3.7 To Logout from TATA Class Edge
Click here to logout
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4) HANDS ON PRACTICE of Interactive White Board
Activities You Could Try Today
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Switch ON & OFF the IWB.
Identify the Notebook icon and open its interface.
Customize the Toolbar
Identify the different styles of pen and write with them over the working area.
Erase the whole writings with the use of eraser
Identify the Gallery icon and open the Gallery Essentials
Select a picture of any topic and drag it on to the working area.
Manipulate the picture with your finger/stylus and open its drop down menu.
Login TATA Class Edge
Open any media from a lesson of your subject.
Create a presentation and play it.
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