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This page is to provide the latest Promethean information for those involved in training and informing schools.

Did you know there is a little being inside your computer?

New - Last updated March 1, 2009

Promethean no longer sell directly to schools please use the form or phone number opposite for requests.

The latest version of the Promethean software:
ActivInspire
ActivInspire
is available free to download to Promethean users from this page on the Promethean Planet website. To download you need to
login as a user of Promethean Planet

This new version of the software allows users to use either an Activprimary or Activstudio type interface. Activote and Activexpression are both incorporated into this new version of the software.

The download worked well when I tried it and the software and resources also installed without any issues. You can still use the previous version of the software as well as the new while you get used to the new one.

All Promethean updates including drivers are available from this page on the Promethean Planet website. To download any of these you need to
login as a user of Promethean Planet

Activexpression

Activexpression - the ultimate personal device for engagement, Assessment for Learning and personalised learning. Please contact Rupert for more information.

New version of the software (released September 08) available here - Click on the Activexpression tab (on Promethean Planet)


The latest version of Activstudio and Activprimary is 3.7

If you have version 3 then you should be able to update the software via the Dashboard
See what's new in version 3.6 (PDF)

There are now 4 Promethean sites:

  1. Promethean website
    Main Promethean site
    - here you can find all the details about Promethean.

  2. Promethean Planet
    Promethean Planet
    - Free subscription website with lots of goodies and a very lively user forum - thousands of resources and other goodies!

  3. Promethean Learning
    Promethean Learning
    - online training and accreditation in 3 parts.

  4. Promethean Knowledgebase
    Promethean Knowledgebase
    to answer all you questions - this is as well as the support phone line and email.

Activstudio and Activprimary licenses are now for an unlimited number of preparation machines.

What's new in Activstudio 3 (PDF)
What's new in Activprimary 3 (PDF)

Activboard+2 new version:
: Activboard+2
Activboard+2 information
(PDF)
Technical specification
(PDF)
There is also a fixed version of Activboard+2

Further information:

  1. Direct link to products available from the Promethean main site.
  2. For the wide screen Promethean Activboard (95")
  3. Activstudio and Activprimary are now MSI
  4. Find out about the Activwand (PDF)
  5. Specification for Activboards and Sanyo XE31 projector opposite
  6. Promethean pen prices (£10 per pen) see details
  7. Promethean software can now be used on any interactive board
  8. The latest free online tutorials are available for Activstudio, Activprimary, Activote and Activexpression - see opposite

For Promethean boards, systems, Activexpression and Activote including training contact:
Your Email:
Message:

Click on 'send' to send you message

Or phone 07806 775530


Promethean Hotline:
Promethean Knowledgebase where you will find help and an online contact form
or phone 0844 8552201
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Promethean Pen Prices :
  • Pack of 10 pens - £100 (£10 per pen)
  • Pack of 2 pens - £30

  Useful other parts of rupert collins dot com:
  1. Promethean Main Page
    Links to specific parts of the Promethean web site
    Flipchart, web sites and resources for Promethean boards from a variety of websites
  2. Promethean frequently asked questions

Who can I contact if I need support with developing flipcharts:

The promethean website contains quick links to banks of flipchart resources that have been created and shared by teachers. These are freely downloadable and can be used to enrich your learning environment and give ideas and tips for your own flipchart development. The Promethean user forum is also available and brings together teachers from all key stages and curriculum areas to share resources and ideas.

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Tips for teachers/4 Flipcharts - (Save to your computer and open in ACTIVprimary or ACTIVstudio)

http://www.prometheanworld.com/uk/ - Promethean website


Online training, Training manuals and Help Files:
This is really good, ah Free Online Guides for Activprimary, Activstudio
on the Promethean Planet
(you need to log in to get them)

Each application disc for Activprimary and Activstudio contains these items. Insert the disc then from MY COMPUTER, right click the Promethean icon and choose explore. The file called DOCS contains manuals and user guides that will help to guide you through the many functions of ACTIV software. There are also help files that can be accessed from the menus on the toolbar, many by simply right clicking the icons.

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Specifications for Activboard and projector:
Activboard+2 (PDF)
Activwand
(PDF)
Specs for 78" board
(PDF)
Specs for 64" board (PDF)
Specs for Sanyo XE31 projector (PDF)
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