Introduction to ActivInspire

  1. ActivBoard
  2. Durable and easy to clean
  3. Do NOT use abrasive cleaners
  4. Built for easy use by students and teachers
  5. No movable parts to break
  6. ActivPen
  7. No batteries necessary
  8. If the pen isn’t working, check the connection of the board and computer.
  9. Nib can easily come out, just put it back in.
  10. Pen acts just like a mouse.
  11. Availability for dual pens
  12. Calibrating is quick and easy
  13. Hovering over the image of the “flame” allows you to calibrate your board.
  14. Clicking on the ActivManager on the desktop menu bar also allows you to calibrate your board.
  15. ActivInspire Dashboard
  16. Dashboard options appear on left side of window.
  17. Clicking on options on the left changes the options on the right.
  18. “Configure” allows you to check for updates, set the program to launch in Primary, and manage your profiles.
  19. Switch profiles menu
  20. Can switch between profiles on the Toolbox.
  21. Annotations
  22. This is an illustration of how annotations can be used to create a spontaneous page.
  23. The highlighter can be used to shade, whereas the pen is a solid color.
  24. Resource Browser
  25. Enrich your flipcharts with resources.
  26. ActivInspire’s Resource Library contains images, backgrounds, shapes, sounds, activities, and many other items.
  27. Thumbnails of the resources appear in the bottom of the browser.
  28. Easily Drag and Drop resources from the browser on to the page.
  29. The rubber Stamp can also be used to place resources on the page.
  30. Example flipchart page using the Resource Browser
  31. This page was created strictly from the Inspire resources from the Browser.
  32. Marquee Handle Toolbar
  33. Freely move
  34. Rotate
  35. Duplicate
  36. Drag a copy
  37. Forward and Back
  38. Increase and Decrease size
  39. Transparency
  40. Shape tool
  41. Access the shape tool from the Toolbox
  42. Edit Shape Points tool changes shape by specific points.
  43. Using the Fill tool
  44. When an empty shape is filled, the fill is a separate object.
  45. Shapes created with a fill can have a fill color changes with the Fill Tool.
  46. If an empty shape drawn with an Annotation Tool is filled, the fill will go to the middle layer and will not be an annotation. It can’t be deleted with the Eraser Tool.
  47. Text tool
  48. Each time you click in a different area of the page, a new textbox is created making it quick and easy to make multiple boxes for manipulation by students.
  49. Onscreen Keyboard allows you to have a “wireless” keyboard that only requires the tap of the ActivPen to the desired key to create text.
  50. Focus Tools

Example page using the Reveal Tool

  1. Example page using the Reveal Tool.
  2. Access the Reveal Tool from the Property Browser.
  3. ‘Save Revealer’ position can be accessed from the menu button on the revealer.

Example flipchart page using the Spotlight tool

  1. Here the solid square spotlight can be used to hide/block out a state and the students have to guess what the state is.
  1. Questions?
  2. Additional Support
  3. Review the Introduction to ActivInspire Course on Promethean Planet.
  4. Consider enrolling in the Level 1 Skills Course.
  5. Check the Help Files.
  6. Visit the Forum to search for questions/answers or ask a new question.
  7. Review ActivTips on Promethean Planet.

Websites/Resources

ActivLearning Introduction to ActivInspire Webinar (Page Notes)