Wii and Interactive Whiteboard - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T02:00:40Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/wii-and-interactive-whiteboard?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A373852&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI come to the same point whic…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-09-01:649749:Comment:3782472009-09-01T15:02:26.149ZPierre-Etienne Chaussehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PierreEtienneChausse
I come to the same point which is "how to best use it?"<br />
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I've found out that mindmaps were quite good for use with a whiteboard ... meaning an existing mindmap (used an online one) as I didn't get enough precision for it to be interesting in drawings, I found it great "opening" parts of the mindmap in a project meeting.<br />
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I come to the same point which is "how to best use it?"<br />
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I've found out that mindmaps were quite good for use with a whiteboard ... meaning an existing mindmap (used an online one) as I didn't get enough precision for it to be interesting in drawings, I found it great "opening" parts of the mindmap in a project meeting.<br />
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PE Is anyone besides Ben and Dal…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-27:649749:Comment:3766362009-08-27T13:45:13.032ZMatt Leddinghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MattLedding
Is anyone besides Ben and Dale using Smoothboard? It has a smoothing averaging feature that makes it easier to write nicely... and if you have Vista Premium, it supports tablet pc in a lot of ways that make the system even smoother... try writing in InkSeine, or OneNote, and you will see a VERY nice level of writing.<br />
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For economics, have them calculate the money they saved on the whiteboard! Seriously, the Wii Whiteboard is a great example of New economics, with Free or almost free being…
Is anyone besides Ben and Dale using Smoothboard? It has a smoothing averaging feature that makes it easier to write nicely... and if you have Vista Premium, it supports tablet pc in a lot of ways that make the system even smoother... try writing in InkSeine, or OneNote, and you will see a VERY nice level of writing.<br />
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For economics, have them calculate the money they saved on the whiteboard! Seriously, the Wii Whiteboard is a great example of New economics, with Free or almost free being feasable economically... (Freeconomics.)<br />
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@Dale, what differences do you notice between the two set-ups? I've built one and ot works g…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-18:649749:Comment:3738522009-08-18T04:24:39.817ZDavid Spencerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DavidSpencer
I've built one and ot works great! I've used it with students and when presenting to other teachers. It's much better than using an actual whiteboard because you can use the screen that's probably already in your room.
I've built one and ot works great! I've used it with students and when presenting to other teachers. It's much better than using an actual whiteboard because you can use the screen that's probably already in your room. These instructions will work…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-17:649749:Comment:3736082009-08-17T12:54:46.147ZPatrick Hhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PatrickH
<a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfhhb5hj_3112gtzmj2cv" target="_blank">These instructions</a> will work for the Mac or the PC. Mac setup is super easy. I recommend you purchase a drop ceiling mount from <a href="http://www.penteractive.com" target="_blank">penteractive</a>, but I wouldn't recommend buying their pens. I've bought three pens from them, and all three have failed within the first week. You may want to look for some of the soldered pens off of Ebay, or someone on this…
<a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfhhb5hj_3112gtzmj2cv" target="_blank">These instructions</a> will work for the Mac or the PC. Mac setup is super easy. I recommend you purchase a drop ceiling mount from <a href="http://www.penteractive.com" target="_blank">penteractive</a>, but I wouldn't recommend buying their pens. I've bought three pens from them, and all three have failed within the first week. You may want to look for some of the soldered pens off of Ebay, or someone on this discussion might have a good suggestion.<br />
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It is a very fun and easy project to put together. All
A comprehensive setup gui…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-17:649749:Comment:3735992009-08-17T12:38:53.499ZBen Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BenJones51
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A comprehensive setup guide is at <a href="http://www.boonjin.com/smooth">http://www.boonjin.com/smooth</a> whilst I wrote the software manual for Smoothboard the setup instructions covers setting up a Wiimote IWB in general including BT issues.<br />
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Goto <a href="http://www.wiimoteproject.com">http://www.wiimoteproject.com</a> for more detailed support.<br />
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Ben :-)
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A comprehensive setup guide is at <a href="http://www.boonjin.com/smooth">http://www.boonjin.com/smooth</a> whilst I wrote the software manual for Smoothboard the setup instructions covers setting up a Wiimote IWB in general including BT issues.<br />
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Goto <a href="http://www.wiimoteproject.com">http://www.wiimoteproject.com</a> for more detailed support.<br />
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Ben :-) Thanks for the info, seems to…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-24:649749:Comment:3340442009-04-24T22:38:11.640ZEamonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Eamon
Thanks for the info, seems to be working.
Thanks for the info, seems to be working. The difficulty you are having…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-19:649749:Comment:3300082009-04-19T11:17:42.762ZJohn Sowashhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jrsowash
The difficulty you are having with writing is something I have been wrestling with as well. Higher tracking resolution and high quality pen will help. I recommend the pens from <a href="http://penteractive.us/">Penteractive</a><br />
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I completely agree with you about a lack of activities for using the capabilities of the interactive wiiboard. There is mountains of information on setting up the system, but hardly anything about how to use it once you have it!<br />
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I have done my best to document some of…
The difficulty you are having with writing is something I have been wrestling with as well. Higher tracking resolution and high quality pen will help. I recommend the pens from <a href="http://penteractive.us/">Penteractive</a><br />
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I completely agree with you about a lack of activities for using the capabilities of the interactive wiiboard. There is mountains of information on setting up the system, but hardly anything about how to use it once you have it!<br />
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I have done my best to document some of the effective uses of the wiiboard that I have discovered on my <a href="http://jrsowash.wikispaces.com/Wiiboard">Wiki</a>. I also post about new ideas on my <a href="http://electriceducator.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. If you find other good ideas please pass them my way so that we can help others find effective uses for this neat technology. Wiimote placement is key. You…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-19:649749:Comment:3300062009-04-19T11:11:27.009ZJohn Sowashhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jrsowash
Wiimote placement is key. You will have to experiment to find the best location for your wiimote in relation to your projected image. One suggestion is to use an adjustable height microphone stand and clip your wiimote on top. I have found that to be a simple and effective solution.<br />
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My other tip is to remember to always set up your wiiboard BEFORE class. I can't tell you how much classtime I've wasted trying to setup my wiiboard. It's not a quick process.
Wiimote placement is key. You will have to experiment to find the best location for your wiimote in relation to your projected image. One suggestion is to use an adjustable height microphone stand and clip your wiimote on top. I have found that to be a simple and effective solution.<br />
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My other tip is to remember to always set up your wiiboard BEFORE class. I can't tell you how much classtime I've wasted trying to setup my wiiboard. It's not a quick process. Yes, that is correct. There a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-19:649749:Comment:3300012009-04-19T11:05:55.024ZJohn Sowashhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jrsowash
Yes, that is correct. There are several different programs that allow your computer to interface with the Wiimote. Most of them were created for and only work with a PC, but there is a Java version available that works with Mac. I have not tried it myself, but have heard good things. The absolute best place for all things Wii is the <a href="http://www.wiimoteproject.com/index.php">Wiimote Project</a>. There are message boards devoted to the Wii interactive whiteboard and to Mac Users.<br />
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Yes, that is correct. There are several different programs that allow your computer to interface with the Wiimote. Most of them were created for and only work with a PC, but there is a Java version available that works with Mac. I have not tried it myself, but have heard good things. The absolute best place for all things Wii is the <a href="http://www.wiimoteproject.com/index.php">Wiimote Project</a>. There are message boards devoted to the Wii interactive whiteboard and to Mac Users.<br />
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Here are links to three Mac compatible software programs to run the Wiiboard:<br />
<a href="http://www.iospirit.com/index.php?">Remote Buddy</a> (commercial product)<br />
<a href="http://www.wiili.org/forum/wiiremotej-f68.html">WiiRemoteJ</a> (Java-lib to access Wiimote):<br />
<a href="http://www.uweschmidt.org/wiimote-whiteboard">Wiimote Whiteboard</a> (Java version using WiiRemoteJ):<br />
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I have been actively using my "wiiboard" since the beginning of the school year and love it! I have posted some of the activities I use it for and some trouble shooting help on my <a href="http://jrsowash.wikispaces.com/Wiiboard">wiki</a>. I also post new ideas and tips on my <a href="http://electriceducator.blogspot.com/">blog</a> from time to time. I've done this using the buil…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-19:649749:Comment:3299992009-04-19T11:03:50.956ZSteve Dickiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/falconphysics
I've done this using the built in Bluetooth on my MacBook with no problems. If your Mac has built in bluetooth than you should be all set. It is really very straight forward. I put together some instructions that include links for OS X <a href="http://sites.google.com/a/flosscience.com/flosscience/Home/clever-hacks/wiimote-whiteboard">on my web site</a>.<br />
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All you really need to do is start the Wiimote Whiteboard software hit buttons 1&2 on the wiimote. The software will look for and find…
I've done this using the built in Bluetooth on my MacBook with no problems. If your Mac has built in bluetooth than you should be all set. It is really very straight forward. I put together some instructions that include links for OS X <a href="http://sites.google.com/a/flosscience.com/flosscience/Home/clever-hacks/wiimote-whiteboard">on my web site</a>.<br />
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All you really need to do is start the Wiimote Whiteboard software hit buttons 1&2 on the wiimote. The software will look for and find the wiimote. If you want to make sure the your wiimote will work with your mac before you get a IR pen you can try DarwinRemote (<a href="http://sites.google.com/a/flosscience.com/flosscience/Home/clever-hacks/wiimote-whiteboard">linked from my page</a>). This will allow you to use the wiimote as an air mouse.