Classroom Tools
ITEC Training
Course Code: ITE01
Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the ITEC equipment and how it can be utilized to support learning in the classroom setting. Knowledge of the equipment will benefit all who use the classrooms for instruction or presentations.
Resources & Documentation
- ITEC Training Manual [pdf]
- ITEC Quick Reference Card [pdf]
- ITEC Self Guided Tour [pptx] (Large File)
An Introduction to Echo360:
Course Description: This course will provide an overview on how to use the presentation equipment in L-101 to record and upload an enhanced podcast using the Echo360 system. A brief overview of the Echo360 editing tool will also be included.
Resources & Documentation
User Interface Tutorials
- Login to Echo360 User Interface [podcast]
- Main Page Tabs and Echo Availability [podcast]
- Edit Details of an Echo [podcast]
- Edit Media [podcast]
- Previously Edited Media [podcast]
- Change Publisher Settings [podcast]
Echo Personal Capture
The easy-to-use capture application allows faculty to capture learning objects from the comfort of their office.
Resources & Documentation
Using SMART Boards
Course Code: exlpt02
Course Description: Using a SMART Board within the classroom setting can be beneficial to the educational process. In this course, you'll learn how to setup, write, and save along with an introduction to the SMART Notebook Software. Creating files, the "environment," attaching documents, and working with objects are a few of the topics that will be covered during this session.
Resources & Documentation
- SMART Board and SMART Notebook Software [pdf]
Working with SMART Boards, Insert writing/drawings, SMART Notebook Software, Location of campus SMART Boards and software - YouTube and SMART Notebooks [pdf] How to add a YouTube video to a SMART Notebook file
- How-To Video: SMARTBoards and the Balloon Pop
- Tips and Tricks - check out my latest blog post; adding sounds
- SMART Effects and Tools [pdf] - Click to Reveal, Erase to Reveal, Magic Tunnel and more...
Photos of a SMARTBoard Training off-campus at Harris Hill Elementary:
Using a lesson for literacy which includes graphing/charting: M & M Counting Book Lesson [nbk]
Netop Vision Software
Vision classroom computer management software gives you the tools you need to control sources of distraction, monitor student computers, get started on time, and you will notice when a student needs help ASAP.
Vision 7 - Classroom Management Software Basics [pdf]
Netop Classroom Management Training Center - Getting Started