Interactive Panels
It's more than a big TV screen
There are two interactive panels that are supported by the Instructional Technology Department. The SMART panel and the Promethean Panel. Both products are wonderful and provide a multitude of tools for teachers to use in their instruction to engage students and enhance learning. The possibilities range from projecting videos to customizing learning activities that allow students to collaborate with each other and flex their critical thinking muscles.
This site provides basic information for those who wish to improve their skills with these resources. We realize that sometimes there is a need for personal technology assistance. Our staff is available for in-person or virtual training to help you achieve technology integration in your classroom. Click here to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.
Promethean Interactive Panel
The Promethean panel is in many JPS classrooms. It is a wonderful way to instruct and engage students. Technology is constantly changing and tech producers have provided a myriad of tools to help you learn to use their products. We have created the Promethean Panel Cheat Sheet to help you navigate the many opportunities that are available.
This site contains videos targeted to Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced users. Helpful videos on using the Promethean Panel,
Technology is constantly changing and tech producers have provided a myriad of tools to help you learn to use their products.
Click here to take the Promethean Panel User Pre-Assessment to see just how proficient you are.
If you pass this assessment with a score of 90% or better, you are a proficient user. However, below is information to help you improve your skills.
Access Valuable Resources in the Promethean Portal
Among the many things that are available in the Promethean Portal are:
View a host of brief but detailed training videos on Panel features and tools.
Get access to Promethean World Resources (ready flipcharts, activities, and lessons) in the Resource Library
Download the desktop sharing/casting application.
Click here to Register for a Promethean Portal Account
View the many Professional Development Options available on Promethean World
For those who are more serious users, you can complete the Promethean Certified Teacher Course.
Create a Promethean Academy account. (Directions for creating an account are listed on the Cheat Sheet mentioned above.)
Enroll in courses designed to get you started with your board/panel, ActivInpire software, and Classflow online delivery platform.
Receive professional development certificates and submit for JPS policy mandated professional development credits.
SMART Interactive Panel
The SMART Interactive Panel is the most popular panel in the district. It also has a plethora of tools for a teacher to use to enhance lessons, engage students in learning, and improve thinking skills.
SMART has a variety of resources available for educators. A good place to begin is the Get Started with SMART website. This website has access to several training paths designed to make it easy to learn to use your panel to improve and enhance learning. Below are additional tools that will also prove helpful.
SMART Support YouTube Chanel
Lumio is a digital learning tool formerly called SMART Learning Suite Online. It makes it easy to transform lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their devices, wherever they are. Lumio YouTube Channel Every JPS educator with a board that is 1 to 3 years old has free access to this tool. If you need access submit a Help Desk ticket so that your account can be created. If your board is older you can get a limited free subscription.