Comments on: The Wii as $99 SmartBoard http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/ Learning with the Read/Write Web Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:36:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: george http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-43500 george Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:22:20 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-43500 This is great, but no mac software.. :( This is great, but no mac software.. :(

]]> By: Bridget McNamee http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-42476 Bridget McNamee Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:55:08 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-42476 That is fantastic! What an incredible way to bring access to this type of technology to institutions who can't/won't purchase the commercial products-nice job! That is fantastic! What an incredible way to bring access to this type of technology to institutions who can’t/won’t purchase the commercial products-nice job!

]]> By: Mary Miner http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-42348 Mary Miner Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:02:32 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-42348 Just thinking out loud re: alternative software. How about Wink? Just thinking out loud re: alternative software. How about Wink?

]]> By: Mister D http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-42265 Mister D Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:32:50 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-42265 I know I'm a bit late to teh party, but this is great. I looked on Amazon and found a wiimote for $39. I am planning on trying this as soon as I get it. I know I’m a bit late to teh party, but this is great. I looked on Amazon and found a wiimote for $39. I am planning on trying this as soon as I get it.

]]> By: Using the Wiimote as a Cheap Smart Board « Educational Games Research http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-41868 Using the Wiimote as a Cheap Smart Board « Educational Games Research Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:35:19 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-41868 [...] the Wiimote as a Cheap Smart Board Uber-blogger Will Richards notes that Johnny Chung Lee has devised a nifty hack to take an ordinary Wiimote and turn it into a Smart [...] [...] the Wiimote as a Cheap Smart Board Uber-blogger Will Richards notes that Johnny Chung Lee has devised a nifty hack to take an ordinary Wiimote and turn it into a Smart [...]

]]> By: ann http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-41635 ann Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:04:02 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-41635 resolution to Mary's post above: remove bluetooth completely; get new drivers from Targus; reinstall software (without dongle present until requested). The trick was making sure that all of the old drivers were removed - went into XP's Add/Remove Programs and removed the bluetooth stack as well as the driver. Simply re-installing without complete removal of old bluetooth does not work. resolution to Mary’s post above: remove bluetooth completely; get new drivers from Targus; reinstall software (without dongle present until requested). The trick was making sure that all of the old drivers were removed – went into XP’s Add/Remove Programs and removed the bluetooth stack as well as the driver. Simply re-installing without complete removal of old bluetooth does not work.

]]> By: mary http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-41391 mary Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:00:50 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-41391 Help - probelm with the wii pass key A few teachers have tried to put this together here is the problem. Using a targus bluetooth, connects to other devices. Downloaded the SW and have the wii remote... Problem - Hit the two buttons 1&2 on the remote to put it into "discover mode" (I've attached the bluetooth instructions to this email) It finds the remote fine ... but it doesn't connect. I get to the point where I need either a passkey or hit "skip". Everything I've read on the net says to "skip" the passkey (and besides there is no documentation on a passkey anyhow - so what would I enter?) I am supposed to keep the 2 buttons on the remote pressed (for discovery). No errors, but no connection either. I've done google searches and a lot of people are experiencing this problem. (try googling: Wii bluetooth passkey ... to see everyone's frustration). On the "pen" area, I found the IR emitter at Radio Shack (it costs about $3) and looks easy to hook up. Any help would be appreciated!! Help – probelm with the wii pass key

A few teachers have tried to put this together here is the problem.

Using a targus bluetooth, connects to other devices. Downloaded the SW and have the wii remote…
Problem –
Hit the two buttons 1&2 on the remote to put it into “discover mode” (I’ve attached the bluetooth instructions to this email) It finds the remote fine … but it doesn’t connect. I get to the point where I need either a passkey or hit “skip”. Everything I’ve read on the net says to “skip” the passkey (and besides there is no documentation on a passkey anyhow – so what would I enter?) I am supposed to keep the 2 buttons on the remote pressed (for discovery). No errors, but no connection either. I’ve done google searches and a lot of people are experiencing this problem. (try googling: Wii bluetooth passkey … to see everyone’s frustration).

On the “pen” area, I found the IR emitter at Radio Shack (it costs about $3) and looks easy to hook up.

Any help would be appreciated!!

]]> By: Harold Olejarz http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-41288 Harold Olejarz Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:13:22 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-41288 Another alternative that teachers at my school have had success with is a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can get one for less than $99. Teachers and students may use the keyboard and mouse from anywhere in the room. What is great about this is that students can type from their own desktop and the keyboard and mouse may be passed from one student to another. I purchased two and the teachers that have tried it with their classes love it. We have ten more on order. Price wise you can't beat it. Also, when doing presentations you can ask a student to pull down the menus or click on the buttons. Tis gives students a great opportunity to get involved. Students who do not like being in front of the class will be more comfortable with this kind of setup. Another alternative that teachers at my school have had success with is a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can get one for less than $99. Teachers and students may use the keyboard and mouse from anywhere in the room. What is great about this is that students can type from their own desktop and the keyboard and mouse may be passed from one student to another. I purchased two and the teachers that have tried it with their classes love it. We have ten more on order. Price wise you can’t beat it. Also, when doing presentations you can ask a student to pull down the menus or click on the buttons. Tis gives students a great opportunity to get involved. Students who do not like being in front of the class will be more comfortable with this kind of setup.

]]> By: John Patten http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40982 John Patten Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:41:30 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40982 Hi All... This works pretty well and you can make a infrared pen for about $6. (Radio Shack and PVC) I did Monday...however, don't go walking through an airport with one of these in your pocket :-) http://voicethread.com/share/36276/ Cheers! Hi All…

This works pretty well and you can make a infrared pen for about $6. (Radio Shack and PVC)

I did Monday…however, don’t go walking through an airport with one of these in your pocket :-)

http://voicethread.com/share/36276/

Cheers!

]]> By: Mary http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40968 Mary Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:13:32 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40968 So all I need is the remote and a projector ... correct? Will I need to buy any bluetooth device? I am going to try to test out over the holiday break. If anyone gets this to work please post a link back to the blog! I couldn't get the video to play this afternoon?? Thanks So all I need is the remote and a projector … correct? Will I need to buy any bluetooth device?

I am going to try to test out over the holiday break.

If anyone gets this to work please post a link back to the blog!

I couldn’t get the video to play this afternoon??

Thanks

]]> By: Learning with the Fang » Blog Archive » A role model for educators and researchers - Johnny Lee http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40934 Learning with the Fang » Blog Archive » A role model for educators and researchers - Johnny Lee Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:22:39 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40934 [...] Thanks for the inspiration Johhny, your ever useful digest of all things cool in education Stephen, your original post Tim , your vibrant community of commentors Will. [...] [...] Thanks for the inspiration Johhny, your ever useful digest of all things cool in education Stephen, your original post Tim , your vibrant community of commentors Will. [...]

]]> By: links for 2007-12-18 « J.Uma Shankar Ladha http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40895 links for 2007-12-18 « J.Uma Shankar Ladha Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:19:08 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40895 [...] Weblogg-ed » The Wii as $99 SmartBoard (tags: wii smartboard education tools teaching instruction innovation cool technology) [...] [...] Weblogg-ed » The Wii as $99 SmartBoard (tags: wii smartboard education tools teaching instruction innovation cool technology) [...]

]]> By: Learning with the Fang » Blog Archive » Virtual(ly) School of the Future http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40893 Learning with the Fang » Blog Archive » Virtual(ly) School of the Future Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:40:38 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40893 [...] to YouTube using our phones and the school wifi.  We might even post a comment or trackback to Will Richardson’s post that would inspire other learners to try the experiment and might even help under funded and over [...] [...] to YouTube using our phones and the school wifi.  We might even post a comment or trackback to Will Richardson’s post that would inspire other learners to try the experiment and might even help under funded and over [...]

]]> By: Never mind the technology, where’s the learning? » Blog Archive » Christmas? Get your Head to buy you a Wii controller http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40880 Never mind the technology, where’s the learning? » Blog Archive » Christmas? Get your Head to buy you a Wii controller Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:14:20 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40880 [...] to Will for finding this video, it’s awesome and illustrates the ingenuity of Johnny Chung Lee who [...] [...] to Will for finding this video, it’s awesome and illustrates the ingenuity of Johnny Chung Lee who [...]

]]> By: Ryan Collins http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/comment-page-1/#comment-40842 Ryan Collins Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:00:54 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-wii-as-99-smartboard/#comment-40842 The total cost is closer to $50 ($40 for the Wiimote, leaving $10 for construction of the pointer). I just picked up an infrared emitter during Christmas shopping, and hope to put something together this week. The downside is that part of the allure of SMARTboards is the Notebook software. I haven't investigated alternative software that could be used with a Wiimote. The total cost is closer to $50 ($40 for the Wiimote, leaving $10 for construction of the pointer).

I just picked up an infrared emitter during Christmas shopping, and hope to put something together this week.

The downside is that part of the allure of SMARTboards is the Notebook software. I haven’t investigated alternative software that could be used with a Wiimote.

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