Promethean Boards
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How to Save PDF files in Whiteboard on Promethean Panels
Keywords: PDF, Whiteboard, Promethean Panel Aliases: Currently, the most successful way of saving PDF files using the Whiteboard app on a Promethean Panel (if you have your Google Edtools Account set up on the panel) is: Three-dots-more Save as PDF Screenshot Save to Device Click on your Google Drive on the left You might then have to click on "My Drive" Type what you want for a file name of the file Click Save Video Transcription: The YouTube video titled "Saving PDFs from Promethean Panels" by Angela May, uploaded on February 23, 2022, provides brief instructions on how to save PDF files from Promethean Panels to Google Drive. Here is the summary of the process: Choose 'Save As' Option: Start by selecting the 'Save As' option from the three dots (more options) menu. Select PDF Screenshot Option: In the 'Save As' menu, pick the 'PDF Screenshot' option. Save to Device, Not Drive: Instead of choosing 'Drive', select 'Save to Device'. Access Google Drive: Once 'Save to Device' is selected, navigate to your Google Drive on the left side of the screen. Select 'My Drive': It’s important to specifically hit 'My Drive'. Name and Save the File: Finally, name your file and save it. It will then be stored in your Google Drive. The video is a straightforward tutorial on saving files as PDFs directly to Google Drive from Promethean Panels.
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How to Install Apps (Specifically Google Chrome) on a Promethean Panel
Keywords: Install Apps, Promethean Panel Aliases:Promethean Board apps The video walks through how to install apps directly on the Promethean Panels. Video Transcription Summary: In the video "Installing Apps (Specifically Chrome) on a Promethean Panel," Angela May guides viewers on installing Google Chrome on a Promethean Panel. She explains that while these panels come pre-loaded with Chromium, Google Chrome is preferred for its enhanced functionality, especially when used with edtools accounts. The installation process involves: Accessing the Play Store from the panel's locker, usually found on the third page. Ensuring you are logged into the correct account, preferably an edtools account. Searching for 'Google Chrome' in the Play Store and clicking the green 'Install' button if Chrome is not already installed. After installation, Chrome will appear in the locker and apps section of the panel. Once opened, Chrome should recognize the user's edtools account, ensuring a better browsing experience and compatibility with certain online content like safe share and YouTube videos. Angela emphasizes the importance of using Chrome for a better overall experience on the Promethean Panel.
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How to Save PDF files to your Google Drive on a Promethean Panel
Keywords: PDF, Google Drive, Aliases: Video Transcription: The video "How to Save PDF files to your Google Drive on a Promethean Panel" by Angela May, uploaded on March 8, 2022, is a short instructional video lasting 46 seconds. It explains the process of saving PDF files to Google Drive directly from a Promethean Panel. Key steps include: Saving as PDF: On the Promethean Panel, you should select the 'Save as' option from the three dots menu and choose the 'PDF screenshot' option. Saving to Device: Contrary to what might seem intuitive, instead of selecting 'Drive', you need to choose 'Save to device'. Accessing Google Drive: After choosing 'Save to device', open Google Drive on the panel. Selecting 'My Drive': In Google Drive, make sure to click on 'My Drive'. Naming and Saving: Finally, name the file as desired, and it will be saved to your Google Drive. Angela succinctly describes these steps, making it easy to follow for anyone looking to save PDF files from a Promethean Panel to Google Drive.
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How to Update Promethean ActivPanel
Keywords: Promethean, Promethean Panel, Update Aliases: This is only available from the Owner profile. To check the Mainboard firmware version, open the Unified Menu and tap the Locker icon on the dock to display your apps. Tap the Update app. The Mainboard firmware version is displayed in this window. In the Update app, tap Check for Updates. The ActivPanel will connect to the ‘Over-the-air’ update server, and the latest Mainboard firmware version will be located for your ActivPanel. Tap Update and follow the instructions on screen to proceed. Once updated, the ActivPanel will restart. Do not interact with the ActivPanel until it has fully restarted.
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How to Change the Resolution when Hardwiring Laptop to Promethean Panel
Keywords: Promethean Panel, Resolution, Scale, Zoom Aliases: If after you connect your laptop to the Promethean Panel using the cables and change the "Source" to HDMI2, and the resolution is wrong (often way too small), follow the steps below. Mac: System Preferences > Displays > Change from 'Optimize for Promethean' to 'Optimize for Apple Display'. It's scaled for Promethean (4K resolution), need to change to scale for the laptop's display. Windows: (From Desktop) > Right-Click > Display Settings > Scale and Layout > Change the scaling from 100% up to like 200% or whatever looks good
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How to Present Character Strong Slidedecks Directly on a Promethean Panel
Keywords: Promethean Panel, Slidedeck, Character Strong, slide deck Aliases: Please note: Clicking on embedded links in the slides will open new tabs. This can lead to confusion and may slow down the panel's performance if there are too many tabs open. To maintain optimal functionality, it is advisable to close these tabs promptly once they are no longer needed. Video Transcription: The video "How to Present Character Strong Slidedecks Directly on Promethean Panel" by Angela May, uploaded on November 16, 2022, is a brief tutorial of 109 seconds, focusing on presenting Character Strong slidedecks using a Promethean panel. Key points include: Accessing Character Strong: Users need to log into the portal, navigate to the curriculum folder, and open the desired Character Strong item. Loading Slidedecks: From the Character Strong landing page, selecting a topic (e.g., 'Worries and Wonders') opens the slides. Presentation Mode: After opening a slide, clicking on certain options enables the presentation mode. This mode allows users to navigate through the slides using touch gestures on the Promethean panel. Using Google Slides on the Panel: The presentation opens in Google Slides, identifiable by its interface. Users can advance slides with their finger directly on the panel. Remote Control Functionality: For panels that have been recently updated, a remote control can be used to advance and reverse slides. The presence of light pastel buttons on the panel indicates that it is updated and compatible with the remote control functionality for Google Slides and Canvas slides. Angela May concludes by offering assistance for any issues users might encounter with Character Strong on the Promethean panel. The video is aimed at educators who use Character Strong materials and need a straightforward method to present them interactively in a classroom setting.
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How to Add Google Drive app on Pormethean Panel from the Google Playstore
How to Add Google Drive app from the Google Playstore Keywords: promethean, promethean panel, Google Drive Aliases: Please see this doc to guide the steps for adding Google Drive App and other Panel settings. Profile PIN and adding Google Drive Add Google Drive app from the Google Playstore Access applications by selecting the Unified Menu, then tapping Locker. Within the Locker, locate and select the Google Play Store app. Sign in to Play Store with edtools account. Accept terms and conditions. You will be prompted to sign in the PSD User Sign in @psd401.net account first and then the PSD User Login screen where you will enter district username and password and Login. From here, you can search for apps to install. Once installed, you will access the Apps in the locker. You can hold the app icons to drag and drop them to different pages of the Locker and/or reorder the icons listed.
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Printing/Merging Labels with Avery Design and Print
Head over to https://www.avery.com/software/design-and-print/ 1) Click the icon on the top of the page to log in, if this is your first time using Avery online click Create an account. 2) Once logged in click on Start your Design 3) On the next page search and select your label. 4) Once you have your label selected click on the blank label 5) Click on Import Data, then Start Import Merge 6) Click on browse for file and select your .csv (to save a Google Sheets file as .CSV open the sheet and select File>Download>Comma Separated Values .csv) Once uploaded you can check that the data looks correct, if so click next 7) From here you can drag over the fields you want to merge and arrange (we will have more options to center and style in a later step.) 8) Click next and Finish. From here you can center and style the sample merge to your liking. When done click Review and Print 9) Lastly, click on Get PDF to Print