ActivInspire: Toolbox

Have you found all of the tools in ActivInspire? This webpage will explore "Desktop Tools" and "More Tools” including math tools, tickertape and dice rollers to focus student learning.

Toolbox.flipchart

Download flipchart by clicking on the title of the flipchart. (be sure pop-up blockers are allowed for google sites)
Then select the download button.
Use the flipchart to practice using the tools in ActivInspire. (the flipchart also has notes that give detailed instructions)

Desktop Tools

Learn how to access Desktop Tools and return to the flipchart with ease.

More Tools

Sound Recorder

Use the sound recorder to record your voice and insert on a flipchart page.

Screen Recorder

Use the screen recorder to record anything on your computer screen as well as your voice as you narrate.

On-screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to type information on a web site or a form so you don't have to walk back to the computer.

Clock (count-down and count-up timer)

Quickly add a count-down time or count-up timer to any lesson.

Tickertape

Use tickertape to provide directions when students finish early or use it as a random name selector.

Web Browser, Spellcheck, and Teacher Lock

See how to access the web browser, spellcheck and teacher lock tool in ActivInspire.

Handwriting and Shape Recognition

Spotlight / Revealer

Convert handwriting to printed text. (Shapes too - so you CAN get that perfect circle!)

Revealer tool and spotlight tool to reveal smaller portions of the screen at a time.

Camera Tool

Math Tools

Grab screenshots of an area, outline with point-to-point or use freehand tools to get just what you need.

Ruler, set square, protractor, compass, XY origin, dice roller and calculator.

Desktop Annotate

Use the ActivInspire toolbar on anything on your computer. Pull up a worksheet or website and annotate on the screen.

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