Interactive Teaching Spaces

Victoria University (VU) has installed 76 of the 2Touch Interactive White Boards (IWB) and 54 document cameras across eight campuses. An IWB is a large display panel which functions as:

• an ordinary whiteboard
• a projector screen
• a computer projector screen that can be controlled by touching the board

Features of IWB

The key features of IWB in an educational context are their:

• large size which facilitates collaborative group working
• interactivity that enables students to engage in active learning
• ability to record whiteboard material to be emailed, re-used or uploaded to a website and accessed by students online

IWB and Student Centered Learning
Tips on ways to use an IWB and a list of the main features

IWB enabled venues

Victoria University (VU) staff have access to several eClassrooms equipped with:

• IWB
• overhead screen projections (from theatre lectern PC or laptop)
• document camera (54 of the eClassrooms)

If you wish to use an eClassroom with IWB or document camera for your teaching please include this in your room-booking request for the semester.

To find out which rooms have IWB or document cameras please visit the Facilities Management Portal and use the Search for a Room tool.

2Touch Workbook software

2Touch Workbook software is an interactive teaching software program for use with the 2Touch Interactive Whiteboard. It provides annotation, image, text and page management functionality for:

• lesson activity development
• class sessions
• meetings

Accessing the 2Touch Workbook for PC users

The 2Touch Workbook is available for VU staff who are PC users from IT's Run Advertised Program list. To access this from your computer:

• click on START, Settings, Control Panel
• choose Run Advertised Programs
• click on 2Touch Workbook
• click Run
• click on START, Programs then 2Touch Workbook to finish the installation

A MAC version of 2Touch Workbook will be available in 2010.

2Touch Workbook User Guide
User guide to the 2Touch Workbook software

Document camera features

At VU 54 of the IWB eClassrooms have a Document Camera installed as well. There are two types of document cameras installed at VU:

• Elmo Document Camera
• Lumens Document Camera

45 new Lumens Document Cameras will be available in eClassrooms by Semester 1, 2010.

What is a Document Camera (Visualisers)?

• They are a camera mounted on an arm that lets you project objects you put on the document camera
• They replaced overhead projectors
• They are connected to projectors in classrooms
• They allow educators to write on a sheet of paper and have this projected or can be used to project transparencies
• They allow educators to display a two or three-dimensional object including documents and books
• They can be used zoom in and out on objects with the zoom buttons or to view objects from different angles by moving an object.

Document Camera Quick Guide
A one page handout on how to use the document camera

Additional resources and support

2Touch IWB Quick Guide
A one-page handout on how to use the IWB

2Touch IWB User Manual
Comprehensive instructions on how to use the IWB

How to use an IWB video
Watch this instructional video on YouTube (opens in a new window)

IWB help desk

For assistance resolving difficulties with IWB, special requests and enquiries about training contact the Information Technology Helpdesk on extension 2777.

Make an enquiry