Easy teacher tricks

ActivInspire helps you include images, color and interactivity in your lessons. Here are some ideas on how to make the most of the software:

1. Use color and fonts

Interactive whiteboards give you the opportunity to use many colors in your classes. It’s easy to get into the habit of using only one or two fonts. Explore the full range of fonts available, but remember to choose strong colors that work well on the board, keep your layout uncluttered, so that the aims and objectives of the lesson don't get lost in the detail.  

2. Raid the Resource Library

In the Resource Library you’ll find a wide range of images, backgrounds and other resources.

3. Use many pages

Spread exercises over a number of pages to help you control the pace of lessons.

4. Re-save your flipcharts

When you teach with your flipcharts you will customize them for each class. Re-save the flipchart with a different name when you have finished teaching the lesson and distribute the flipchart to your students.

5. Print your flipcharts

Use the pages as handouts.

6. Explore the presentation tools

Take advantage of ActivInspire’s presentation features to make lessons more creative and engaging. What do the Revealer the Spotlight  the Tickertape  and Magic Ink do?

7. Get your students involved

Encourage students to do presentations at the board; let them create their own pages; let them take control of tools; let them work together in Dual User mode; ask them ad-hoc questions to stimulate discussion.

8. Share your flipcharts

And make sure your colleagues share their flipcharts with you!

9. Incorporate your current resources into the flipchart

If you already use CD-ROMs, DVDs and USB storage devices, use them with your flipcharts. Use scanners to copy handouts you’ve already created – but remember to take advantage of ActivInspire's opportunities for interactivity.

10. Keep the focus on what is being learned

ActivInspire offers excellent opportunities for flexible teaching, making it look like you’re being spontaneous whilst sticking strictly to the lesson plan laid down in the flipchart.

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