Get Going with a Smartboard
Dec 15, 2015
Get Going with a Smartboard
Focusing Questions
How can I set up my projector and interactive whiteboard?
Instruction
Framing Our Work
Today we will learn how to set up our projectors and interactive whiteboards by looking at their connections and the ports they are associated with.
Teaching
Power Cable This provides power for our
projector. This is a cable that will be used
every time you use your projector.
RGB Cable Sometimes referred to as a VGA cable. It has two large blue ports on either end. This is another cable that will be used all the
time. Connects from the computer to the projector. Enables the projector to project the image on
your computer. If you have no image being projected this is
the first cable to check.
Teaching
USB Cable
This cable connects your computer to the Interactive whiteboard.
Your whiteboard is a USB device. It gets its power from your
computer.
Teaching
Teaching
Whiteboard Power Cable Provides power to the speakers, not
the board.
Guided Practice
Examine the projector Examine the cart Connect the ports for the four
cables Power to Projector RGB (VGA) USB to Mobile Device Power to Speakers
Work Time
Getting Started
Connect all four cables Power to Projector RGB (VGA) USB to Mobile Device Power to Speakers
Adjust the height Adjust the distance and mark on
floor
Work Time
Participants will take turns in small groups connecting the three devices Projector Interactive Whiteboard Mobile Device
Power on Power off
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Today we have learned about the different cables and how they are used to set up our projectors with the Interactive Whiteboards and our mobile devices
What steps did we find to be most difficult and how can we remember to complete them to have our projector working properly?
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