At the end of 2010 Manzana was hit with the news that managing director, Karen Rolleston, would be leaving Manzana to pursue an alternative career path. As a result, Pablo Garcia has taken over the reins as director for Manzana for the beginning of 2011. Pablo had previously held the position up until Karen’s arrival in […]
The all new WordPad 2 responders have arrived and provide students with even more functionality for responding to questions you pose. Expanding on the current WordPad responders, WordPad 2 introduces a QWERTY key board, full colour screen, separate joy pad controls, full language and math character support, new ergonomic design and multiple other features. The
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To watch the video follow the link below: Pull tabs/Question tabs video Techniques used in creating pull and question tabs Ordering Grouping Hide and reveal Use of images, lines and text Pull tabs are a way of hiding an object or question from the students. The idea is to hide the object/question behind either another related
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Layering is an effective and easy to use IWB software feature. To view the video on the ‘basics of layering’ click here. Layering provides you with the ability to create a number of different activities: Hide and Reveal – Layering provides you with the ability to hide answers or items behind another object on your page.
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The use of interactive whiteboards in the teaching of secondary school English begins with the very basic use of text and breaking it. Punctuation and Grammar There are a variety of ways in which you can use an IWB to enhance the teaching of grammar. Taking sentences, eliminating punctuation from them, and then asking your
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This months Workbook helper looks at the all new Workbook Math tools: ruler, protractor and compass. Click on the link below to view the video: 2Touch Workbook math tools For other 2Touch Workbook helpers click below: Using the pen function Using screen annotate If you haven’t got the latest version then head to http://update.xorro.com. You’ll
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Planning your day using the IWB A fantastic supporter of interactive whiteboards over the years has been Julie King (who just happens to be an amazing teacher and top notch West Ham supporter as well) and one of the features of her lessons is the use of her IWB to plan out her day. Julie
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The latest 2Touch Workbook upgrade introduces a number of new features as well as enhancements to old favourites Latest features: Full screen/presentation mode Protractor tool Ruler tool Compass tool Enhanced collapse and expand features for connector tool To download the latest copy of 2Touch Workbook click on the link below. 2Touch Workbook upgrade 2Touch Workbook
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Using the Freeze button on your projector Most projectors come with a freeze button. What the freeze button does is takes the current image on the projector and freezes on it – so you can use your computer without changing what the projector is showing. This is ideal if you want to leave a certain
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Creating resource folder links in Workbook’s custom toolbar, provides you with instant access to where the resources are. You can then drag-and-drop images, videos, texts etc out of these folders and right onto the canvas.
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Annotation To see the video on how to use screen annotation click here. Virtually all interactive whiteboard software comes with an annotation feature; 2Touch’s can be found within Workbook under the tools toolbar along the top of the page. The basics behind screen annotation are simple, it lets you draw over the top of any program
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Epson is pleased to introduce the Epson EB-450 series of Ultra-short throw projectors. Stylish and discreet, these Ultra Short Throw projectors are the ideal companion to any interactive whiteboard installation in the Education or Corporate environment. Key Features Ultra Short Throw Projection – Minimised glare and shadows Powerful Brightness up to 3,000 Lumens –
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2Touch Technologies is celebrating the news that they’ve been given a innovation grant from TechNZ and enterprise North Shore to further explore collaboration on mutli-touch surface.
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Use hide and reveal methods in Workbook to aid categorisation activities
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Learn how to layer objects on your canvas. Layering is essential to hide-and-reveal activities.
Use Workbook with hide-and-reveal techniques to create “magic boxes”.
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As the year draws to a close 2Touch celebrates both the year that was and the year that will be..
Kiwi made 2Touch celebrates a multi-user technology break through. Read More »
Hide and reveal – Magic boxes This month we’re having a look at a basic trick called ‘magic boxes’. A hide and reveal trick ideal for matching or separating exercises. Check out the video here The idea behind ‘magic boxes’ is that on your screen is a single box with a range of answers ‘hidden’
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Tips and tricks – October This month we have a look at a categorising and reveal trick, particularly handy for teaching literacy – and many other subjects. Watch the video here: Categorising and Reveal. The following explanation is a bit long winded so feel free to simply watch the video on how to do this. The
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