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For help getting started with the basics of an ITech classroom, please visit the Basic ITech Guide.

If you would like additional training, please contact the ServiceDesk.

Personal Device

Display a Personal Device (BYOD) in an ITech Classroom with Button Controls

Before you begin

Please Note

You may need to adjust settings on the personal device to allow it to connect through the HDMI cable


  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructors' desk
  2. Locate the HDMI and USB cables
    1. The USB allows for touch interaction between your device and the Interactive Touch Display
  3. Plug both cables in the personal device
  4. Locate the Button Panel on the instructors' desk
  5. Press the LAPTOP button
  6. The HDMI connected device will appear on the Interactive Touch Display


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Connecting a USB Drive in an ITech Classroom with Button Panel

  1. On the left side of the Computer monitor, there are 2 USB ports


Additional Port - Instructor PC

  1. On the front of the instructor's computer, there is 1 USB port

Additional Port - Interactive Touch Display - Front

  1. On the front of the display on the right side, there are 2 USB ports

Additional Port - Interactive Touch Display - Back Side

  1. On the right side, behind the screen of the interactive touch display, there are 3 USB ports



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Instructional Software

EasiNote Guide - Endless Whiteboard - Getting Started

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Opening and Starting to use EasiNoteDrawing on the boardErasing the DrawingUsing the Discipline specific toolsAdjusting the Canvas size

Opening and Starting to use EasiNote

  • Locate EasiNote in the Programs list
    • It may be called "Note"
  • Locate the icon on the desktop


Drawing on the board

  1. From within EasiNote
  2. Tap the Pencil Icon1621272017138-1621272017138.png
  3. Tap the Pencil Icon again to display settings
    1. Change the drawing type1621272029987-1621272029987.png
    2. Change the size1621272039732-1621272039732.png
    3. Change the color1621272049204-1621272049204.png
  4. Begin drawing on the screen1621272313605-ezgif-3-d6c68a75e9fa.gif


Erasing the Drawing

  1. From within EasiNote
  2. Tap the Eraser Icon
  3. Begin to erase where you need to erase


Using the Discipline specific tools

Discipline Specific Tools you can find

  • Grid Paper
  • Lined Paper
  • On/Off Switch
  • Compass
  • Protractor
  • Ruler
  • and more!!
  1. From within EasiNote
  2. Tap the Treasure Box icon
  3. Choose the Subject or Disciple to see the options


Adjusting the Canvas size

  1. From within EasiNote
  2. Tap the Hand Icon
  3. Choose to Zoom or Move the canvas
    1. To Zoom:
      1. Pinch In to Zoom In
      2. Pinch Out to Zoom Out
    2. To Move Around:
      1. Tap the screen and drag your hand to move the canvas




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Collage Guide - Screen Sharing - Getting Started

Clear Touch Collage is a software application that lets you device share. You can have up to 6 devices to your interactive display. It allows you or your students that have their own device share to the interactive display. There are permission controls give you the ability to manage who is able to connect, share and ability to remove.  


How to Turning on Collage to allow for screen sharing

Clear Touch Collage is a software application that lets you cast up to 6 devices to your interactive display. It enables you to encourage interaction and involvement, where students have their own device. Helpful permission controls give you the ability to manage who is able to connect, ensuring you have the necessary control for keeping everything organized and running smoothly.

Warning

Screen sharing will show what the user sees on their device. Similarly, to if you were viewing their personal screen. 


  1. From the interactive display, tap the Collage button. 
    1. This button is floating, it can be moved around the screen
  2. A window will appear with a connection code
    1. This connection code is what user's will put into their device to share their screen
  3. At the bottom of the interactive display, there will be a popup. Tap the Accept/Reject option for the device trying to screen share
  4.  Once connected their screen will appear on the interactive display
  5. Tap the Collage button to hide the code



How-To Video for Screensharing using Collage




How to Join to Collage from a device

Warning

Screen sharing will show what is on your screen. Similar to what you would see when you look at your device's screen. 

Before you begin

Reminder

All devices must be "Accepted" on the Interactive Touch Display before the device appears on the display.


iPhone /iPad

Screenshots were taken on iOS 14.3 and App Version 2

  1. From the App store, Download and Install Clear Touch Collage App
  2. Open the Collage App
  3. You may need to allow access to settings in your phone for Collage to work
  4. If it is not enabled, you will need to Enable Advanced Code Mode, found in the settings. tap the Gear icon
  5. Under Advanced code mode, tap the on toggle
  6. Return back to the main screen
  7. Enter the code that is on the Interactive Touch Display
  8. Follow the directions in the Collage app for how to screen share the device

Android 

Screenshots were taken on Android OS Version 9, App Build 2.4.0.2894

  1. From a web browser go to https://www.getcleartouch.com/collage/
  2. Install Collage
  3. You may need to allow the security warning
  4. Open the Collage App
  5. You may need to allow access to settings in your phone for Collage to work
  6. If it is not enabled, you will need to Enable Advanced Code Mode, found in the settings. tap the Gear icon
  7. Tap the toggle for Advance code mode
  8. Tap the back arrow
  9. Enter the code that is on the Interactive Touch Display
  10. Tap the Start button to begin screen sharing
  11. You may need to name your device, this will appear on the Interactive Touch Display, tap Save
  12. Allow the screen capture, click Start Now



Note

For security, you should set Chrome's unknown apps setting back to "Do not allow."

Settings > Apps > (your browser, Chrome for me) > Install unknown apps > Do not allow


Windows Computer

Screenshots were taken on Windows Version 1809, App Build 2.4.0.2163

  1. From a web browser go to https://www.getcleartouch.com/downloads/ 
  2. Download Collage for Windows
  3. Install using the installer prompts
  4. Open the Collage App from the programs list or desktop 
  5. Click the Menu
  6. Click Settings
  7. Under Advanced code mode, toggle to ON
  8. Click the Back option
  9. Enter the code that is on the Interactive Touch Display
  10. Click the Start mirroring button 
  11. Adjust the settings if needed

Mac Computer

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How to Use Collage with multiple devices connected

While multiple people are screen sharing, you may want to focus on one screen or bring that one screen to attention. 

Making 1 Screen Share Full Screen

  1. From the multiple screen share view, click on the Expand Arrows icon for the screen you want to be full screen
  2. The screen you selected will be full screen
    You will also see the Expanded Arrows now has a number indicator

Returning to Multiple Screen View from 1 Screen Share

From the single screen view, you will see the Expand Arrows icon will have a number. This will let you know how many screens are connected

  1. From the single screen view, click on the Expand Arrows icon
  2. You will return to the multiple screen view



How to Remove someone and stop screen sharing 

  1. While others are screen sharing, you can click the X in the bottom left of their window to stop their screen sharing. 


Alternate way to remove someone's screen

  • From the interactive touch display, tap the Collage button.
    1. This button is floating, it can be moved around the screen
  • Tap View the Device List > 
  • A window will appear with the list of connected devices
  • Tap the power button by the device you want to remove







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Document Camera

Connecting a Document Camera to an ITech Classroom with Button Panel

Before you begin


  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructors' desk
  2. Locate the document camera's cable
  3. Plug in the cable into the document camera
  4. The computer will make a device connected noise
  5. Open Note program
  6. Click on the tools icon
  7. Click Object Booth 


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