Use the links below to help you connect and register your ActivSlate to your computer using the ActivInspire software.  

Please Note:

As technology evolves over time, you may find that your school has a different version of the ActivSlate.  These directions were designed for use with the ActivSlate (orange & gray) and the ActivSlate 60.  There are older versions of the ActivSlate that do not connect to the computer but rather directly to the board.  If you are having trouble with an older version, please talk with your ITRT or TST.

Also note, if you have a new board, it is only compatible with a new slate (ActivSlate 60).  Teachers with old boards must use an old ActivSlate.  If you do not have a board in your classroom, you can use either version of the ActivSlate.

*ActivSlates/Hubs do not work on student computers.

Directions Downloads:

• Connecting an ActivSlate with ActivInspire
• Get more helpful tips and how to guides from the HCPS Promethean Blog 

Video Tutorials:

The video tutorial below demonstrates the steps outlined in the direction downloads section above.

Connecting an ActivSlate:

Note: eClass attendance is for HS only.  If you are a middle school teacher, click here. Attendance should be taken at the beginning of class everyday.  These directions will show you how to take attendance and how to query particular students. 

Beginning of the Year Setup

Be sure for the first day of school you have your Attendance log in information.  You must be connected to the ethernet to take attendance.  Directions are below.

• Taking Attendance in High School

Direction Downloads:

• eClassAttendance2011Directions

Teachers spend countless hours creating documents and files. Backing up is the best way to prevent loss of digital files. Teachers are encouraged to back up school-related work to the server once a week and prior to turning in laptops for repair.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

Take a minute to look around and organize your files for the school year. The more organized your files are the easier it will be for you to manage and backup your work. Creating folders and subfolders within your “Documents” folder is the best way to organize. In addition, use the directions below to review the process for backing up and go ahead an backup your work. Don’t forget that you should backup regularly throughout the year.

Direction Downloads:

• Teacher Back Up Directions

       School Space is HCPS’s learning management system which provides a variety of resources and services for teachers to use with students.  Homework, assignments, class information, and study materials are often made available to individual classes through School Space.

Beginning of the Year Setup

Use the directions below as needed to set up for your classes this year.

• School Space Refresher–Tour for Teachers
• Linking to your Content Specialist’s L.O.R.
• Upload your Syllabus
• Check to make sure you are enrolled in your School’s Staff Community Group.  If you are, it will show up in your community groups on the left side once you are logged in.  If you are not, e-mail your ITRT.

Direction Downloads:

• Directions for School Space can be found under the ? on the navigation  menu in the program. To access these directions go to School Space and login. The ? will be on the left side of the page and will lead you to directions for everything School Space.
• Refresher training modules are available in your School’s Staff Community Group, like adding files to the LOR, publishing to Courses, Discussion Forums, Blogs, and more!  WITH VIDEO TUTORIALS!