Some Useful Vocabulary

ActivBoard - With built-in speakers, an integrated amplifier, and two USB ports, the ActivBoard is an interactive whiteboard that creates an interactive multimedia experience. When the ActivBoard is connected to your computer you can view your desktop and navigate as you would on your computer.

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ActivInspire – This is a software program that allows teachers to create flipcharts to use during their lessons. Flipcharts are essentially slideshows that can come to life in full-color video, sound and graphics with the tools in the ActivInspire program. ActivInspire is more than just a pretty interface. Fully functional, integrated tools like protractors, rulers, dice and shape recognition make the on-screen experience a real-world example unlike any other.


- ActivInspire Icon


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Flipcharts – Flipcharts are slideshows that can be created in the ActivInspire program. Teachers can create lessons in a flipchart by adding pictures, videos, links, questions, and interactive math tools such as rulers and protractors to make lessons come alive.

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ActivPen – This is a battery-free, wire-free pen that functions as a mouse to navigate through the computer. When using the ActivInspire software it functions as a pen that is highly accurate and precise. It can be used to measure and mark on screen to the millimeter or degree.