Comments on: Introduction to Activstudio http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/ curious? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:44:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Mike Swick http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-15 Mike Swick Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:28:13 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-15 I have started to use the boards and am still getting used to the program. Promethian seems like a powerful tool. I just have to figure out ways to get the students involved. I also use the activote system for review. I have started to use the boards and am still getting used to the program. Promethian seems like a powerful tool. I just have to figure out ways to get the students involved.
I also use the activote system for review.

]]> By: Kristi Donaldson http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-14 Kristi Donaldson Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:27:21 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-14 1. The activeboard is visually more appealing to the students and assists with engaging them in the academic process. I really enjoy using it in my classroom and integrating its many elements in my classroom. I used the activevote as a neat review tool to go over PSSA concepts and informally assess how the students are grasping the material. The students loved "casting their votes" and were physically engaged. The window shade is a great tool that I like to use when I use the two minute drill game with my students. That way, I know that the students are not completing the problems before their appropriate time. 2. Utilizing the graphs to display data analysis was a great tool that I found to be very informative. Data is presented in a visual manner and it helps students understand the mathematical concepts more efficiently. I enjoyed learning more about how to use the board in my classroom. 3. I am interested in learning how to utilize more of the math games to review with my students and to use these as differentiated instruction tactics in my classroom. 1. The activeboard is visually more appealing to the students and assists with engaging them in the academic process. I really enjoy using it in my classroom and integrating its many elements in my classroom. I used the activevote as a neat review tool to go over PSSA concepts and informally assess how the students are grasping the material. The students loved “casting their votes” and were physically engaged. The window shade is a great tool that I like to use when I use the two minute drill game with my students. That way, I know that the students are not completing the problems before their appropriate time.
2. Utilizing the graphs to display data analysis was a great tool that I found to be very informative. Data is presented in a visual manner and it helps students understand the mathematical concepts more efficiently. I enjoyed learning more about how to use the board in my classroom.
3. I am interested in learning how to utilize more of the math games to review with my students and to use these as differentiated instruction tactics in my classroom.

]]> By: Nelson Crowe http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-13 Nelson Crowe Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:26:59 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-13 I can use this to use the text power point and do review games before tests. I can use this to use the text power point and do review games before tests.

]]> By: Kim McKenzie http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-12 Kim McKenzie Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:26:43 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-12 1. In 9th and 10th grade English I could use the activboard for note taking, organizing ideas for stories, poems etc. and for discussing and analyzing information of the literature. The flip charts make so much sense and create less work. 2. The graphic organizers seem to present ways to teach literature and the elements of literature. 3. I really am interested in seeing the shared ideas from other teachers. 1. In 9th and 10th grade English I could use the activboard for note taking, organizing ideas for stories, poems etc. and for discussing and analyzing information of the literature. The flip charts make so much sense and create less work.
2. The graphic organizers seem to present ways to teach literature and the elements of literature.
3. I really am interested in seeing the shared ideas from other teachers.

]]> By: Beth E. Kennedy http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-11 Beth E. Kennedy Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:26:18 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-11 1.& 2. I found the foreign language templates very interesting. That is something I would definitely like to use in the French classroom, and something that I think would involve the students more fully. In some ways, it's less work for me and more fun for them! 3. I would like more time to play around with the Promethean Board. I certainly hope that I get a chance to have one in my classroom next year. 1.& 2. I found the foreign language templates very interesting. That is something I would definitely like to use in the French classroom, and something that I think would involve the students more fully. In some ways, it’s less work for me and more fun for them!
3. I would like more time to play around with the Promethean Board. I certainly hope that I get a chance to have one in my classroom next year.

]]> By: Jessica Deakins http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-10 Jessica Deakins Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:25:57 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-10 1. The activboard could be used for many language arts/English lessons, particularly for interactive literature analysis. For example, A Midsummer Night's Dream activity was already available with the shared slides. Students could create setting boards and add specific characters to scenes. I'd like to have more time simply to play around with the extensive options available so that I'd feel more comfortable in front of a class when I first implement the technology. 1. The activboard could be used for many language arts/English lessons, particularly for interactive literature analysis. For example, A Midsummer Night’s Dream activity was already available with the shared slides. Students could create setting boards and add specific characters to scenes. I’d like to have more time simply to play around with the extensive options available so that I’d feel more comfortable in front of a class when I first implement the technology.

]]> By: mike swank http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-9 mike swank Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:18:41 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-9 1. I could implement my lesson notes with digital photgraphs or short dvd clips. 2. I found some very useful map quizzes and excercises for geography lessons. 3. How to access History lessons all ready made for the promethean board 1. I could implement my lesson notes with digital photgraphs or short dvd clips.

2. I found some very useful map quizzes and excercises for geography lessons.

3. How to access History lessons all ready made for the promethean board

]]> By: Herb Long http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-8 Herb Long Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:54:34 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-8 The activboard could be used to involve students in Math Class, a very interesting way for students to respond in class. The ability that is provided using the Promethean Activstudio equipment to find needed tools for instruction. I would like to have more hands experience. The activboard could be used to involve students in Math Class, a very interesting way for students to respond in class. The ability that is provided using the Promethean Activstudio equipment to find needed tools for instruction. I would like to have more hands experience.

]]> By: Superchick http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-7 Superchick Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:51:55 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-7 I could use some of the math and language arts ideas as a curriculum across the classroom idea. I could use some of the math and language arts ideas as a curriculum across the classroom idea.

]]> By: Kelli Smith http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-6 Kelli Smith Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:50:59 +0000 http://monty.edublogs.org/2008/02/18/introduction-to-activstudio/#comment-6 1. There are so many uses for Activstudio in the classroom. Games could be created where Kindergarten students could practice writing words on the Promethian Board and by pressing the text recognition tool it could decipher their words to see if it was spelled correctly. 2. Because of my stubborn computer I was unable to find anything that wasn't already showed to me. However, I really liked the simplicity of the tool bar that is located literally at your fingertips in Activstudio. The toolbar is a portal to endless options to create fantastic lessons. 3. I am interested in learning more about the flipcharts. I am very familiar with PowerPoint, but I feel that this program is more manageable and simple to use. I find all of this exciting and I hope to be able to utilize it soon in my classroom. 1. There are so many uses for Activstudio in the classroom. Games could be created where Kindergarten students could practice writing words on the Promethian Board and by pressing the text recognition tool it could decipher their words to see if it was spelled correctly.
2. Because of my stubborn computer I was unable to find anything that wasn’t already showed to me. However, I really liked the simplicity of the tool bar that is located literally at your fingertips in Activstudio. The toolbar is a portal to endless options to create fantastic lessons.
3. I am interested in learning more about the flipcharts. I am very familiar with PowerPoint, but I feel that this program is more manageable and simple to use. I find all of this exciting and I hope to be able to utilize it soon in my classroom.

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