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Here is how to have a Wii Remote Interactive Classroom
Below is the information you need to use a Wii Remote and Infrared pen to create an interactive classroom.
1. You need an LCD projector and a screen, or wall on which to project
2. You need a computer that is Bluetooth enabled.
3. It is best to have software that lends itself to interactive work – like Kurzweil & Classroom Suite! :)
4. You need a Wii Remote/Controller (you can get these at Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc..; you may already have your own at home!)
5. I have used two different infrared pens ($8.00: https://mail.uiu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=530e83e92df84d17868cd16ae5da1ab1&URL=http%3a%2f%2fpenteractive.us%2f%3fgclid%3dCKzTkIvQm50CFado5QodsCA53A; and $29.95 from https://mail.uiu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=530e83e92df84d17868cd16ae5da1ab1&URL=http%3a%2f%2firpensonline.com%2f)
6. I also purchased the mini tripod with the cover mount (another $20) - very helpful in stabilizing the Wii Remote. There are also ceiling mounts.
7. Finally, you will need to download the free software from Johnny Lee. Half way down the page, on the right column you will find the downloads (Windows and/or Mac)
Here is the link for the Youtube video of Johnny Lee demonstrating his software.
Below is the information you need to use a Wii Remote and Infrared pen to create an interactive classroom.
1. You need an LCD projector and a screen, or wall on which to project
2. You need a computer that is Bluetooth enabled.
3. It is best to have software that lends itself to interactive work – like Kurzweil & Classroom Suite! :)
4. You need a Wii Remote/Controller (you can get these at Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc..; you may already have your own at home!)
5. I have used two different infrared pens ($8.00: https://mail.uiu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=530e83e92df84d17868cd16ae5da1ab1&URL=http%3a%2f%2fpenteractive.us%2f%3fgclid%3dCKzTkIvQm50CFado5QodsCA53A; and $29.95 from https://mail.uiu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=530e83e92df84d17868cd16ae5da1ab1&URL=http%3a%2f%2firpensonline.com%2f)
6. I also purchased the mini tripod with the cover mount (another $20) - very helpful in stabilizing the Wii Remote. There are also ceiling mounts.
7. Finally, you will need to download the free software from Johnny Lee. Half way down the page, on the right column you will find the downloads (Windows and/or Mac)
Here is the link for the Youtube video of Johnny Lee demonstrating his software.
Have you experimented with this cost effective way to create an interactive whiteboard? What are your thoughts? Would this encourage more active learning from our students? I'm definitely interested in purchasing the equipment needed and would like to know your thoughts.
This is great information. Actually whiteboards are a great idea and it’s a technology that I think all school should embrace. Chalk walls and boards are very messy and dusty although hey still serve the purpose. Although there been people complaining about some side issues about them I think it all amount to whining without absolute reason. The only thing that I didn’t understand about the whiteboard and all the things mentioned in the above blog is that how does it connect to online collaborative learning. Say it does, will it still be the whiteboard or something else?
ReplyDeleteSo you actually created this? How is it working? Being able to use any surface as an interactive whiteboard is the dream of any teacher. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could go outside and, while looking at flowers, use a wall to facilitate a discussion?
ReplyDeleteProjectors for phones are here. http://www.iwantonly.com/watch/138878/
We need to see how to integrate the two technologies.
Billie,
ReplyDeleteMy brother-in-law, who is the principal/superintendent for Pella Christian Schools actually purchased a Wii Remote for elementary teachers two years ago to do this. He has showed me how it works in the classroom as well. It's really cool. It really does work. Great post Billie.
Jarod