Teacher Resources

Interactive Whiteboards

Set Up

Tucson Unified School District employs a project implementation team which will initially set up and test your interactive whiteboard, computer, and projector. Once the package is set up the project team will exit the scene and the teacher is responsible for connecting/disconnecting equipment. Of course, teachers may always ask for help from the Technology Liaison when moving or disconnecting any computer equipment.

General Guidelines:

The computer should always be connected to the network and left on. Log in/out daily to maintain software integrity and to obtain automatic updates.
The computer connects to the board via a thin USB cable or Bluetooth wireless connection. The USB cable, power cord, and network cable should be kept under cable covers at all times. Failure to do so will likely damage one or more of the cables and render the package unusable.
The board should be located at the front or side of the classroom with enough space to the sides for a person to comfortably stand.
The computer connects to the projector via a standard RGB cable. The projector should be turned off when not needed to preserve bulb life. Projectors also have a low power mode which extends bulb life.
At schools where the interactive whiteboard package was set up to be mobile, the installation team will set the computer and projector on a table or desk at the front of the classroom, at the option of the teacher. This will help to make for a stable platform for the projector. One big complaint from high school teachers had to do with the necessity of re-orienting the board once the projector is jostled. A solid surface will help to eliminate that complaint.

Further information bout SMARTBoard Setup can be found at http://www2.smarttech.com/us/Support/Browse+Support