Hitachi StarBoardParticipant’s

Guide

Level Two

Table of Contents – Level 2 Training

Level 2: Tools and Interacting with the Desktop

* Quick Review

* Working with Objects

* Working with Images

* Creating Hyperlinks

* Working with Text

* MyScriptStylus

* Grid Lines

* Accessory Tools

* Writing on Captured Desktop

* Writing on Desktop

* Importing/Exporting and the Topic List

* Using PowerPoint Presentations

Expected Outcomes

• Participants will review and build upon Level 1 skills and utilize them for deeper content development.

• Participants will be introduced to intermediate StarBoard tools, their functions, and classroom applications.

• Participants will reflect on lesson integration utilizing StarBoard software.

Level 1 Review

Notes: Notes:

Working with Object

Infinite Clone

You can clone the object as many times as you want with “Infinite Clone”.1)Select the object2)Open “Properties” tab, and check

“Infinite Clone”3) Drag and drop the object for cloning

Notes

The infinite clone feature can be used in my lesson on ______________________________________________________.

Working with Images

Edit Image

Great for deleting the background of an image1) Select image with Select tool2) Go to Menu>Edit Image3) Edit Image window will appear, choose

color to erase with eye-dropper, or use eraserPress OK when done

Step1

Step3

Step4

Step2

Notes

Hyperlink / File Attachment

1) Select object with Select tool2) Choose “Edit Hyperlink” from menu3) Choose Hyperlink type:

Attachment – embedded into yar fileFile – External file on computerWeb page – http://...Page in the document – links to any page

Edit Hyperlink

NOTE: You can open the hyperlink by double-clicking the object. If you select hyperlink

to Attachment,the yar contents will work on any PC.

Notes

Activity – Hyperlinks

• Create two whiteboard pages.

• On page 1, use the Intelli-pen to write a word.

• Create a hyperlink from the word to a website of your choosing.

• Place an image on page 1.

• Create a hyperlink from the image on page 1 that takes you to page 2.

• Create an object on page 2.

• Create a hyperlink from the object on page 2 that takes you back to page 1.

• How could you use these features when designing a lesson?

Group Discussion: Instructional Applications

Text Tool

Text tool

Use to type the text in StarBoard Software by keyboard

Tool Properties

You can change the text properties such as:Size, fonts, text type, color, alignment, etc.

Notes

Working with Text

Notes

You can split text apart by line or word

Split Text

You can group text back together, by using multiple select or by dragging a select box.

Group Text

MyScript Stylus

MyScript Stylus is a text input tool, which you can use with any application.

To activate MyScript Stylus, either Double-click the shortcut on desktop, or Click the icon on tasktray.There are 3 different modes in Myscript Stylus:

Writing pad : You can write in cursive or manuscript.Character pad : If you want to write character by character, for example Proper Names, Acronyms,

Abbreviations, Email addresses, etc. , use this modeVirtual keyboard : You can use on the screen as a normal keyboard

MyScript Stylus

Double-Click this Icon on desktop or click the icon on tasktray

Preferences

Enter text

Writing pad

Character padVirtual keyboard

Clear Undo/Redo

Writing area

input text “StarBoard” in the application

Activity – Working with Text

• Use the text tool to type a sentence.• Select the text and change the font, size, color

and add a line around the text box.• Draw a box and place it below the text and label

“Nouns”.• Select and split the text.• Drag all the nouns into the “Noun” box.• Use the select tool to group remaining words.• Drag nouns back to their original place in the

sentence.

Where would you use these features in your instruction?

Working with Grid Lines

Notes

Turn on Grid Lines – use sliding scale to set size . Click again to turn of grid lines, and your work will be saved on page

To use “Snap to Grid Lines, you must be using the Intelli-pen or Pointer-pen tool

Snap Line to Object

Snap line/tools to polygon Line: Snap a line to an existing object edge, once the

line is near enough to the object. Snap a line to middle of a circle or edge of a circle.

Tools: Snap compass, ruler and protractor to object edge. Snap compass, ruler and protractor to center of a circle. So you can draw concentric circle or tangential line.

Notes

Accessories

Accessories

Some classroom accessories are provided as default functions

Menu>Tools>Accessories

Example: Compass, Protractor, Ruler, Timer, etc…

Screen Recorder

Record/Stop

Pause

Screen Recorder Settings

You can record your work and voice by simply pushing the “Record” button.

To open Screen Recorder window, Go to: Tools>Accessories>Screen Recorder

After you stop recording, you can save the recorded file as Windows Media Video (.wmv). You can then play anytime with any media player which supports wmv file format.

Using the screen recorder will allow me to. . .

Screen Capture

Screen Capture Options

To access screen capture tool, go to:Tools>Accessories>Screen Capture

1) Full Screen2) Window3)Partial Selection4) Freehand Selection

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Full Screen Window

Partial Selection

Freehand Selection

Change settings

Writing on Desktop/Captured Desktop

I would use Write on Desktop when I am working with…

I would use

Write on Captured Desktop when I am working with…

Import Files and Topic List

Import File

You can import up to four documents into the StarBoard software.*Each document will become a background *Each document will be a separate topic

Use Topic List to toggle between imported documents*Use arrow menu for options with imported documents

*delete, print, export, copy to whiteboard

Use Import to merge two .yar files together.

Accepted File Types

Notes

Export File

Name the file

“Export” supported formats: HTML, BMP, JPG, PNG, PDF,PPT

NOTE: if you want to save the file as StarBoard Software format (.yar) Go to: File>Save (or Save As)

Export a fileGo to: File>Export

Choose file location

What are the advantages of Importing/Exporting compared to Writing on Desktop?

PowerPoint Presentations

You can use the mouse icon or function button to go to your desktop, open PowerPoint ,and begin the slideshow.

Tap the board in any location to advance the slides.

Use the hidden tools in the bottom left hand corner of slide to page back, forward, or end slideshow (or push ESC)

Toggle out and start slideshow

Open or Import slideshow from StarBoard Software

To open or import a PowerPoint, go to Menu-File-Open (or import) and select the file. This will now be a new topic in your “Topic List”

The slideshow will automatically open full screen and you will have your toolbar.

Use the “Page Forward” and “Page Back” function buttons and tools to advance or go back the slides.

To end slideshow call up the “Topic List” from Menu-Topic and change topics, (or push ESC)

PowerPoint Notes:

Action Plan

• Today I learned______________________________________

_________________________________________________.

• I am excited to get to my StarBoard to try the following:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Further Information

Details on StarBoard Software capabilities are located at:

Help>StarBoard Help

StarBoard Software Help

Our free state alighned resource center features interactivelessons, activities, and educational software from our approved partners and educators across the globe.

http://resourcecenter.hitachi-software.de/

Resource Center

The StarBoard Community Forum is a place for StarBaordEducators across the globe to communicate, share ideas, post topics, and ask questions.

http://www.starboardforum.com/

StarBoard Community Forum You can check your StarBoard Software is the latest one or not.

Help>Check For Updates

StarBoard Software updates

Self-paced online tutorial videos explaining the toolsand features of StarBoard Software are included your StarBoard Software install DVD.

Video Tutorials

A collection of StarBoard friendly websites that provideactivities, lesson plans, and many other resources that can beutilized with your interactive products.

http://www.hitachi-soft.com/icg/educators_corner/classrooms.html

Interactive Sites for Classrooms

When you select the menu item,SBS displays the userregistration page on the computer’s default Web browser.

Help>User Registration

Show User Registration Web page from StarBoard Software