Software+and+Tech

SmartBoard Info:
Download Smart Notebook from: []

-The current most recent version is Smart Notebook 10.8 (some of you may have trouble getting this to install though). -Alternatively download Smart Notebook 10.7 by clicking "Choose a Version" in the link above.

Instructions to activate Smart Notebook (so as to avoid Google Indexing and Smartboard Usage Terms and Conditions limitations, to open the zipped file you'll need to enter the two character code for the building where our Bio/Science classes take place...eg. the code for the OISE building is OI, the two capital character code for UTS is _ _ ): If you are having trouble opening you can get WinRar from [] (ignore the message to buy a license...it works without it). Get RarExpander for Mac from []

(//PS. The code is FE btw//).

SmartBoard Activities:
Search SmartBoard activities from other members: http://exchange.smarttech.com/

Random Name Chooser: Random Group Chooser:

**WiiBoard: Make your Own SmartBoard with Wii Remotes**
Info and How To:

Another Review of WiiBoard Options: http://kishtechnology.pbworks.com/w/page/11792379/Wiimote%20Whiteboard

News and Development about the WiiMote Project: http://www.wiimoteproject.com/index.php

**1) Wii Remote**
-Original Wii Remote -Wii Remote with Motion Plus made pre-Nov 2011 -Issue with post Nov-2011 models: RVL-CNT-01-TR Problem http://teachwithtech.com/blog/New-Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Connection-Issue-bp1.html

**2) Infrared Pens:**
http://www.penciil.com/ http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens/Economy-Infrared-Pen-p14.html http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens/Sabre-Pushbutton-Infrared-Pen-p35.html http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens/Soft-Grip-Pushbutton-Magnet-Infrared-Pens-p4.html http://www.wiiteachers.com/ http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Infrared-IR-Pen-Interactive-Whiteboards-/330495583719?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4cf31265e7
 * Simple Pens (push button switch, but not sensitive when touched to a surface):**

http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens/The-Groove-Dual-Activated-Infrared-Pen-p36.html http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens/Slimline-Dual-Activated-IR-Pen-p51.html //(eBay Copies)// http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Infrared-IR-LED-Pen-Wiimote-remote-interactive-Whiteboard-White-/180847373075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1b57eb13 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-White-Infrared-IR-LED-Pen-Pointer-Wiimote-remote-interactive-Whiteboard-/110854185377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cf6ca1a1 //(Only sensitive tip, no push-button)// http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Infrared-IR-LED-Pen-Pointer-Wiimote-remote-interactive-Whiteboard-/120889504266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2593720a
 * Push Button Switch + Tip Sensitive Pens:**
 * (Recommended)**

**3) Clamps to hold remotes (you want the spring-loaded ones):**
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-clamp-mount-for-tripods-holds-up-to-3-8cm-thick-objects-14150 http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_nkw=mic%20clamp&_dmpt=Apparel_Merchandise&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283

**4) Tripod Stands:**
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=mini%20tripod&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283

**5) Bluetooth Adapters**
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=bluetooth+adapter&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&LH_PrefLoc=2&_odkw=mini+tripod&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Bluetooth Issues: http://www.wiimoteproject.com/bluetooth-and-connectivity-knowledge-center/a-summary-of-windows-bluetooth-stacks-and-their-connection/ Bluetooth Installer: http://bluetoothinstaller.com/

Sites dedicated to WiiBoard Supplies:
Store: http://teachwithtech.com/Product-Category-Listing/Infrared-IR-Pens-c10/ EBay Store: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/teachwithtech/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692
 * TeachWithTech**

Store: http://www.wiiteachers.com/ EBay Store: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/wiiteachers/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692
 * WiiTeachers**

Other Tech for Teaching:
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 * Educational Videos (How Tos):**

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 * FREE University Level Online Video Courses:**

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 * TED Talks:**

Allows students to use cellphones as clickers to answer a question How to embed on PowerPoint:[] How to embed on Prezi: []
 * Poll Everywhere** ([|http://www.polleverywhere.com/#how_it_works])

Simulation of a Nuclear Device explosion in a choice of key World Cities
 * Nuclear Simulator** ([])

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 * Create your Own Jeopardy Game**

Opensourced version with free downloads and support to host on your own site/server.
 * Moodle ([])**

Available to teachers in most GTA boards or otherwise for a yearly subscription fee. -Moodle 1.9 Login: [] (see widget on the side) -Moodle 2.1 Login: [] -Getting Access to Moodle @ Abel:[]
 * Moodle @ Abel**

__From Google:__ [] //Alternatives:// __PiratePad.ca__ ([]) Includes a Team Site to manage multiple pads. __EtherPad Foundation__ ([]) -More sites that host an etherpad instance -Option to dowload Etherpad for Windows/Mac or Linux Box -Instructions to run/host on your own server (still raw)
 * EtherPad/PiratePad:**

A more robust collaboration tool, with version tracking (but may be a little slow with loading at times).
 * MixedInk** ([|http://www.mixedink.com/#/_edu_how_it_works])