Mobi and Interwrite Workspace Beginners Manual - Crosby ISD

Mobi and
Interwrite Workspace
Beginners Manual
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What is Workspace?
Workspace is a program that connects a computer to an Interwrite interactive
whiteboard, panel or wireless pad, such as the MOBI.
The program includes tools for writing and drawing during a presentation.
Teachers can use Workspace to create and conduct interactive lessons.
Teacher
MOBI
Student
MOBI
Getting Started
Before using the Interwrite MOBI or the interactive pen for the first time, they should
be charged for about 12 hours.
Make sure the Pad and Pen(s) are charged before connecting to a computer.
Charging the Interwrite MOBI
When the MOBI battery is low, the Battery Status icon will display as an empty
battery.
Place the Interactive Pen in the Pen slot.
Connect the Mini USB Cable to the Mini USB port at the top of the MOBI and then
into a USB port on the computer OR into the provided AC adapter. Note: the
Interwrite MOBI can be used while it is charging.
When fully charged the Battery Status icon will display a full battery.

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The teacher and student MOBIs function similarly and even look almost identical to each
other. The ONLY difference between the two is that the Teacher MOBI has a color LCD KWIK
(Know What I Know) screen that allows the teacher to view individual and class reports live if
utilizing the MOBI with our CPS response pads.
Before the first use, you need to charge the MOBI and the pen for about 12 hours. You have
two ways to charge your MOBI. One, you can connect the MOBI to the computer using the
USB cable that came in the box. The computer will need to be on for charging to occur. The
second method is with the A/C adaptor (which we recommend) that came with the MOBI.
When charging your MOBI make sure the pen is pressed securely into its holder and look at
the screen to verify that the pen picture indicates it is charging. If you ever try to use your
MOBI and it is not charged you can connect it to the computer and charge it while you use it
(NOTE: this method will not charge your pen while it’s in use – it must be seated in the slot to
charge). Remember: you will need to keep your MOBI charged in order to use it mobile in your
classroom.
Now turn on your MOBI and look at the KIWK (Know What I Know) screen. The Antenna icon
lets you know that your MOBI is connected via radio frequency. If this does not show up, click
the blue button on the top of the stick receiver; it should flash. Now, quickly press and release
the blue button on the bottom side of the MOBI. When your MOBI is connected to the
computer using the USB cable the “Paired with Computer” icon will be replaced with the USB
icon. When you see the In Proximity box appear the pen is able to control the cursor and is
active. The battery life indicator is displayed all the time and will display the battery charge for
the MOBI. The Pen Charge Icon will be displayed only when you are charging the MOBI and the
pen is plugged in properly. It will not indicate strength of charge. To see what these icons look
like, see page 5.

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Installation of Software
Ideally, software should be the newest version. Most often this will be found on the
website at http://www.einstruction.com/support_downloads/downloads.html. ALL
eInstruction DEVICES MUST BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE COMPUTER BEFORE
INSTALLATION OF ANY eInstruction SOFTWARE.
You will know Interwrite Workspace has installed successfully by the appearance of
the eInstruction icon in the System Tray on the Windows Task Bar (if the icon
does not appear, restart your computer). This icon indicates that the eInstruction
Device Manager is now running in the background. The Device Manager can be
opened through the icon menu.
Setup and Device Manager
Plug the RF Receiver into a USB port on the computer. The computer will
automatically detect the USB device and install the new hardware for use.
A blue LED light on the RF Receiver will light up when it is plugged in.
Turn on the MOBI.
In most cases the computer will automatically find the MOBI and it will be visible in
the Device Manager. If it is NOT automatically discovered:
Naming Devices
o Press the lighted Activation button on the RF Receiver. The blue LED light will
start blinking.
o Turn over the MOBI and press the blue button next to the battery case to
activate the RF signal. Note: up to two minutes is allowed to press the
Activation button on the MOBI.
o This process can be used to add additional MOBIs to the Device Manager, as in
Multi-User mode.
Click to select the device icon in the
Device Manager window.
Click on Options and select Properties
or click on the wrench Properties button.
Select the General tab at the top of the
window.
Type a device name in the Name
text field.
Note: this is also where
the softkeys can be customized.

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To view the Device Manger,
Make sure the Mobi is turned on.
Select the eInstruction Icon in the system tray at the bottom right
of the computer screen.
From the popup window select eInstruction Device Manager.
When your Device Manager window opens you, should see the
MOBI Icon in the window. A green check mark indicates that the
MOBI is connected.
Use the icons or Options menu to view or
change the preferences on the Mobi.
NOTE: If the eInstruction Device Manager icon is
not in your system tray or if you have previously
exited the Device Manager you will need to
restart it. To do this, go to your Start menu, click
All Programs / eInstruction / Device Manager / Device Manager. After a few moments the
eInstruction icon will return to the system tray.

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Check for Updates
Open the Device Manager. Click on the picture of the
RF Receiver. Choose File / Preferences from the menu
options. Click the Firmware Update tab and click the
Check for Updates box.
Click the eInstruction icon in the System Tray of the
Windows Task Bar. Select the Check for Updates
option. If a new version of the Workspace software
is available download it now.
KWIK Screen on the Teacher MOBI
The MOBI KWIK (Know What I Know) Screen displays icons associated with the MOBI’s status.

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It is good habit to check for updates about once a month. You can set up the software to
remind you to do so.

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MOBI Learner Status Screen
The Interactive Pen
The MOBI requires an interactive pen.
Tap on the pad with the pen tip to perform the “left click” action of a mouse.
Hold the pen just above the surface of the MOBI and press the upper part of the rocker
button to perform a “right click.”
Hold the pen just above
the surface of the MOBI and
press the lower part of the
rocker button to “double click.”
Recharge the pen regularly.
o Place the pen firmly
in the recharging holder.
o A pen and a battery icon will appear
on the KWIK screen indicating the pen is charging.
o Remember to return the pen to the recharging
holder when not in use.

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There are two ways to use your MOBI: as a mouse and as an interactive device.
We’ll begin by understanding how to use it as a mouse. Let’s start with the pen. The first
thing to note is that the pen does not need to touch the board until you are ready to write.
You’ll notice that if you hover within a ¼ inch of the board your curser will move. Try
hovering in the upper right-hand corner of your MOBI; you’ll see that the cursor on your
computer will move to that location on your computer.
Tap to left click, use the rocker button to double click or to right click.
The best way to get comfortable with using your MOBI is to get rid of your normal ‘mouse’
and use the MOBI instead. We also suggest playing games like Solitaire or going to
www.edheads.org and using your MOBI to work through a virtual surgery. These activities
get you acquainted with hovering, clicking, dragging and dropping. Once you master this,
your MOBI will become your best friend.
You will notice as you are moving your pen around the pad, the location is calibrated to the
computer screen. Unlike interactive whiteboards no manual calibration ever has to be
done.
To launch an application, i.e. internet explorer, you follow these steps. Move your pen to
the location of the icon and then press the double click (rocker bar towards the tip). There
is no need to do multiple taps. Now, try this method to launch Internet Explorer.
Right click: Hover over the icon, press
the Rocker Bar towards the top of the
pen. The right-click menu will appear.
Double click: Hover over the icon, press
the Rocker Bar towards the tip of the
pen. The program will open.
You will never have to go back to your
computer mouse.

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Interactive Mode
There are multiple ways to open Interwrite Workspace.
o Use the pen to click the Workspace softkey on the MOBI.
o Click the eInstruction icon in the Windows System Tray and choose Workspace.
o Use the desktop icon or:
Start / All programs / eInstruction / Interwrite Workspace / Interactive mode.
A toolbar will appear near the right hand side of the desktop. It will look thinner than
the toolbar below.
The toolbar will become translucent after a period of non-use.
Moving the Toolbar
Position the mouse pointer at
the top of the toolbar near the
Interwrite icon.
Click and drag the toolbar to a
new location.
Resizing the toolbar
Position the mouse pointer on the
edge of the Toolbar until a doubleheaded
arrow appears.
Click and drag the double-headed
arrow to change the size and layout
of the Toolbar.
Setting Workspace Preferences
Dozens of preference changes can be made
to the Interwrite Workspace program.
65 different tools are available to be
added to a customized toolbar.
Three groups of tools are available at all times:
o Main Toolbar (always on screen)
o Toolbox tools
o Right click tools
Note: this is the default Intermediate toolbar

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Three default toolbars are provided but may be customized:
o Basic
o Intermediate
o Advanced
Recommended Preferences: Click on the Workspace Menu button. Select Preferences.
Toolbar Settings Tab
Classic Rectangle will give the greatest available page space or “real estate” within
Workspace.
Toolbar Button Size in Pixels – the icons are most visible in the 40 x 40 size.
Optional Custom Buttons - will allow one click linking to either files or websites.
Options Tab
o click on P1
o Type in a description
o Use the Application Path and browse to a file (such as a lesson) or program
o Use the URL icon and type in a full website address (URL)
Annotation Window Options – checking the box will allow you to resize Workspace so it
can be utilized side-by-side with another program, such as for note-taking.
Cursor Orientation – can be changed for a left-handed individual.
Automatically Save Pages Every – will allow the program to save the current
activity/lesson at regular intervals.
Snap Grid Settings – Snap Objects to Grid is suggested for teachers who might be
utilizing graphs. Spacing in Pixels can be set at 30 to allow drawn lines to snap to the
premade graph lines on the grid page.
New Page Setup Tab
Blank Page – studies have shown that a white page is not the best choice for student
viewing. Use Change Background Color to change to off-white or other light color.
Grid Page – for graphing purposes check Vertical and Center Grid. Add Title Box if
desired. Spacing should be set at 30 Pixels. Language Arts teachers may want to space
the horizontal lines further apart to allow for easier writing by the students. Change
background color as desired.
Transparency & Language Tab
There are no specific suggestions for this tab.

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The toolbar you see when you first open Workspace is the default (intermediate) toolbar and
the MAIN toolbar. Let’s go ahead and make the changes now. First step is to click the
Workspace Menu Icon (the down triangle at the top of the toolbar). Now click on Preferences
from the menu. After it opens select the TOOLBAR SETTINGS tab. The default is classic
rectangle. Now change the toolbar button size in pixels. The default is 22x22, change that to
40x40. Click OK at the bottom.
We recommend changing a few other items w/in the toolbar as well. Please go ahead and go
back into the PREFERENCES and change the starred items under each tab.

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Gradient Page Setup Tab
School colors are good choices for the gradient pages.
Customize Toolbar Tab
The current toolbar defaults to the pre-created Intermediate toolbar. Advanced and
beginner toolbars are also available.
The Toolbox is a group of secondary tools readily available by clicking the Toolbox icon
in the Main Toolbar during Workspace use.
Customize the toolbar by dragging icons from the Available Tools section into the Main
Toolbar, Toolbox or Right Click Toolbar.
Some popular, but unusual, tools are noted in the picture below:
Freehand text
Freehand shape
Curtain
Grid page
Record and Playback
Timer
Hovering the pointer over an icon will provide the tool name.
The P1 through P5 icons are only available if the Custom Buttons were created in the
Toolbar Settings tab.

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There are many ways to customize your toolbar. We recommend starting with the
Intermediate toolbar and adding/removing buttons. The toolbar you create will be your MAIN
toolbar from now on. You can create as many customized toolbars as you want. We
recommend you place only the tools you use regularly on your main toolbar (box on the left
center). Other buttons that you want quick access to should be placed in the Toolbox (box on
the right center). To add or remove buttons you simply click and drag them in or out of either
the Main Toolbar or Toolbox areas. You can also re-arrange buttons. Flow is key – you might
want your paper and graph paper towards the top of your toolbar instead of at the bottom.
Some buttons we recommend for your main toolbar are: Annotate Over Desktop, Create New
Page, Create Grid Page, Pen, Freehand Text, Highlighter, Eraser, Content Gallery, Timer, Undo,
ExamView, CPS, Capture, Curtain, Record and Playback. See pages 41 and 43 for
pictures/descriptions of all the tools. Jumpstart the tool name popups by clicking on one icon,
dragging it slightly to one side and letting go.
WHY do we recommend Annotate Over Desktop? This mode is perfect for using the MOBI
with your document camera, websites, other application programs (PowerPoint), etc. Equate
it with placing a transparency or ‘glass’ over your screen. Whatever is under the ‘glass’ will
maintain its live mode.

Main Tools and Descriptions
Page Creation Tools
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Click to create blank pages for lessons, notes, etc.
The screen will now look similar to this:
IMPORTANT: The Properties Bar will change depending on the tool being used. The
above example shows the Pen tool and its properties: line color, width, transparency,
ends, dash styles and the Preview showing the current settings.

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It’s often asked, “How user-friendly is your software?” The truth is, once you’ve customized
your toolbar – you should be able to do just about anything with it in one or two taps of your
pen!
Once you select any tool, you’ll see the Properties bar appear at the bottom of your page.
Here you can change color, line thickness (if applies), transparency (if applies), line ends (if
applies), dash styles (if applies), fill shape (if applies), etc. (NOTE: if you change your properties
for a tool, it will keep what you last used as the default for that tool).

Annotation Tools
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Editing Tools
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Extending a Page and Panning
By clicking on either the downward extend button or the right side extend button the
default blank page space will be widened or lengthened.
Click on the Pan Tool in your toolbar or toolbox (if it was a chosen tool) and then click
and drag on the Workspace page to move in any direction across a page that
is larger than the current screen size, such as in a PDF.
Layers Toolbar
By default, all items are organized in a single layer. To add layers:
Locate the Layers Toolbar at the bottom left corner of the
Workspace page.
To view the layers click on the maximize layers button.
Click the Add Layer button.
The Layer Toolbar has additional options such as moving layers up/down, selecting
layers, showing/hiding layers, editing layers and deleting layers.

File Management Tools
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See page 39
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The Gallery
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NOTE: When you first launch the Gallery it must be built. The computer will find the location
where the Interwrite Workspace Content was downloaded and you will need to allow it to fill
the Gallery.
Categories
Select different categories to view pre-existing files organized
by subject.
Select subject and sub-categories.
Click on a resource in the lower window.
Use the pen to drag the resource to an existing page in
Workspace.
Resources from Gallery
There are thousands of images, image pages and Flash files.
Most images can be rotated, moved and resized.
Files with a dog-eared corner are
Image Pages and cannot be
manipulated.
Flash files are interactive. They
can be identified by the blue
circle with the “f” inside. They
can be found in the Interactive
Sims folder.

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In order to use the content gallery you need to make sure you have installed it from our
website (this is a separate install from the Workspace software).
With a blank workspace window page open click on the gallery tool. The first time you launch
the gallery all of the images will go through a build process. Once finished, the gallery window
will open and you will see folders in the top. It will look like the screenshot on page 23. Find a
subject folder for your subject area. Some folders will have additional folders inside. Images
will appear in the bottom window. It will look like the screenshot on page 25. When you find
the image you want to use, drag that image into the workspace page (you do not have to click
with the rocker bar, simply drag with the pen tip). Page 25 shows you image pages and Flash
files.
The Interwrite Content Gallery was designed to be open-architecture. This means that you
can bring in many different file types of your own: pictures, .pdf, .ppt, etc. into the gallery and
store them for access during or while building lessons. For example, if you have a .pdf that
you want to bring into the gallery you simply select or create the folder you want to store it in
and then drag and drop the .pdf into the folder. To use it, select a New Page and then drag
and drop the .pdf from within the gallery onto the paper – it will load all pages for you to use.
From here, you can utilize tools such as the zoom and curtain tools (to focus on one question
at a time) or the capture tool to select part of the .pdf and then have it automatically placed
inside a new page – helping you to focus on just one item at a time.
Try bringing in flash files and other content from sites you use every day!

Interwrite Sims
There are over 100 pre-created Flash simulations for use with a variety of curriculum
areas. Any Flash tools can be utilized, including those created by students or found on
copyright-free websites. To copy a Flash file from a copyright-free site right click on the
file (for example, a game) and choose “Save Target As…”
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Searching for Resources
Type a keyword in the text field at the top of the Gallery window.
Click on the Keyword Search button (magnifying glass).
Scroll through the resources in the lower window to find search matches.
Sample Lessons
Some sample lessons can be found under the category “Workspace Lessons” within the
gallery.

eI Community:
o Many more lessons are available from eI Community, which requires a free
registration. eI Community is a searchable clearinghouse of lessons, images,
ExamView content and more created both by eInstruction employees and
everyday teachers.
o eI Community can be accessed from www.eInstruction.com and through the
Interwrite Gallery (File / eI Community Portal).
o From within eI Community hover over Resources and click Search Resources.
o Use the Content Format window to choose specific file types.
o The most results will be returned when options are left open (such as Bloom’s
Taxonomy Level, etc.) although choosing grade levels is recommended.
o Save desired resources to My Materials and download them.
o Note: When downloading, opt to SAVE rather than OPEN the files.
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Add Media from File
Click on the Gallery tool icon.
Highlight the folder where you would like the file to reside. Click File / Add Files to
Gallery.
Alternately, an entire folder can be added by using File / Add Folder of Files to Gallery.
Click Browse to find media. Click OK.
Types (the Interwrite Content Gallery was designed to be open-architecture. You can
import many different file types of your own: pictures, .pdf, .ppt, etc. into the gallery
and store them for access during or while building lessons).
o :Images: BMP, JPG, GIF, EMF, WMF, TIFF, PNG, ICO
o Sound: WAV, MP2, MP3, MPA, MPEG, SND, WMA
o Video: AVI, WMV, MOV, MPEG, SWF
Note: You can also simply drag files straight into the gallery. Drag and drop!
Add Files to Gallery
Objects created in a Workspace lesson can be added to the Gallery for future use.
Use the Select tool (arrow) to select the object.
Click the Add files to Gallery icon from the properties toolbar.
Choose Add selection to Gallery or Add current page to Gallery.
It will be added to the currently open category, or to the New Category folder.
Multi-User
Use the Device Manager window to connect all devices.
Set Presenter
Beep
Lock
Open the Device Manager window.
Select the device desired to be the master MOBI.
Click the Presenter icon.
If multiple, unnamed MOBIs are connected using
the Beep icon will allow determination of the pads.
Using the Lock icon will prevent input from any locked device until unlocked.

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Only have your MOBI? Borrow another MOBI from a colleague and use it during one of your
lessons! Up to nine MOBIs will connect to one MOBI receiver. Make sure all MOBIs are
connected through your device manager before setting this up inside of Workspace.
Remember, inside the device manager you can even change the name of the MOBIs too.

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Using Multi-User
Open Interactive Mode and create a blank page.
Click on the Multi-User icon at the bottom right.
Select Multi-User Page Setup. Note: all connected
devices will be displayed.
Select the desired Page Setup
based on the number of MOBIs
being used.
Select each device and drag it to a
quadrant. The MOBI will be limited
to working within that particular
area and will not be capable of
writing in another. Note: placing
all of the MOBIs in the single main
work area will permit collaborative
work.
Click OK.
Each device in the page layout will
have its own simplified toolbar.
Note: it is not possible to customize this toolbar.
Lessons
Click the Menu button
and choose File / New
Add a new blank page or grid page from the toolbar.
Add text to a page using the Text tool
o Type text into the text box.
o Copy and paste text from existing documents.
o Resize text box to desired size.
o Use the Split function to break the text
into individual words, if desired.

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Add images, sound files and simulations from the Gallery.
Add basic shapes using the shape tool,
or convert freehand drawings to shapes with the freehand shape tool.
Use the Selection tool to move, rotate, copy or resize items.
o The Selection tool is very powerful.
o Its properties bar has many functions, including ordering of objects, grouping,
colors, notes, snap to grid, copier, lock, transparency, export, depending on the
type of object selected.
Navigate through lessons using the Previous Page and Next Page arrows.
The Toolbox
The Toolbox is a place for you to store the tools you do not need all the time, but that
you’d like to have quick access to.
Click on the Toolbox tool on the toolbar.
A sub-menu will appear displaying additional tools available in Workspace. The tools
shown in the Toolbox are designated on the Customize Toolbar tab of Workspace
Preferences.
Below are some of the additional tools available for use in Workspace.