Post on 19-Jan-2018
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R:Drive>Technology>Projector Training
Projectors• All classrooms Grade K-12 have
projectors• Specialists have projectors• Media Specialists have projectors on
carts that can travel• Projectors are hooked up to the
desktop computers
Laptop vs. Desktop
• Some teachers/classrooms have a laptop instead of a desktop
• Each traveling projector has a laptop• When toggling with the projector and
computer look for RGB1 as the computer input
• Click FN and F7 or FN and F5 at the same time to get the computer image to show from the projector
Projector Controls
• Each of the projectors are networked so you can control them with your computer
Don’t need to use this
On & Off
Project image on the computer
VCR/DVD
Keeps the projector on but shows only a Black
screen
Sound: Click up and down to control volume
Freeze: Allows you to freeze an image on the screen and
do something different on your
computer
Volume Controls• If you still can’t get volume loud
enough with just the projector control• Start>Accessories>Entertainment>Vo
lume Controls• Make sure these controls are all
turned up
Projector Toolbar
• If you lose your Projector Toolbar• Start>All Programs>Projector
Control>PJCtrl
Look for this symbol
DVD or Video• You should be able to play a DVD
through your Computer and Power DVD should pop up
• If you have a Video you need a VHS attached to the projector and you will need to click VIDEO to view the movie
Windows Media Player
• When watching a video with Windows Media Player look for the “Full Screen” view option
Copyright• You can not rent videos or DVDs to show in your
classroom!• Videos as rewards for classrooms are not allowed• Videos must be educational and approved by the
District Curriculum Committee • United Streaming/PowerMediaPlus would be a safe
place to go and download videos for educational purposes
• Check Edina’s Professional Library for videos and VBRICK
• Know Edina Public School’s Copyright Policy• Refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/ for a complete guide to
copyright
InterWrite Pad• Many teachers are now using an
InterWrite pad with their projectors• It is a wireless presentation device
with interactive software• If you inherit one you will need to
schedule some intro training
Substitute Teachers
• Some substitute teachers have been Technology Trained
• Watch for a list in September• Save all curriculum materials and/or
videos to the D:Drive if you would like a substitute to use them
• Subs have access to your D:Drive and nothing else
Curriculum Materials
• Elementary• EM math CD
– O:Drive>EM Teacher Guide>Download your grade level
• FOSS Materials– O:Drive>FOSS Science>Grade Level
Projector Issues• Filter: When the projectors filter needs to
be changed there will be a grey warning box that shows up…alert the Computer Para and he/she will clean your filter
• Bulb: if the bulb runs out alert the computer para for a replacement
• Make sure to turn your projector off when not in use…bulbs are over $500 to replace!
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• Videos…• UnitedStreaming• PowerMedia Plus• YouTube- don’t search with students…find
your video and link to the exact video to watch
• Online subscriptions: See your Media Center Specialists
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• Geography- Earth, Maps,
interactive websites• Current Events- CNN for Kids, RSS feeds,
Time for Kids, Scholastic News, etc.• Use for student presentations • (remember to not have students login to teacher computers)
• Curriculum materials on CD• Websites that support curriculum
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• V-Brick: Edina’s Video Distribution System• Favorites>District Tools>Media Distribution• There are curriculum videos, streaming TV
channels and TV recordings
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• Share a Morning Message• Post the Schedule of the Day• Share Websites and Images• Teach Technology Skills prior to
going into the lab• Graph with Excel
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• Make a PowerPoint with your lesson• BrainPop.com: videos for Elementary
Students• Model writing prompts or
assignments• Brainstorming with Kidspiration or
Inspiration
Ideas for Integrating the
Projector• Model internet search strategies• Web 2.0 tools• Share digital photos: Have you used
flickr?