ActivPanel 10 – Getting Started & Installing Promethean Apps

Overview

The new Promethean ActivPanel 10 uses a Chromebox as its primary classroom computer.

Teachers sign in to the Chromebox using their PBSD Google account to access Chrome, Google Workspace, district resources, and Promethean classroom tools.

Audience

• Teachers using a Promethean ActivPanel 10

Available Promethean Applications

PBSD has made the following Promethean applications available on ActivPanel 10 Chromeboxes:

• Promethean Annotate – Write, draw, and highlight over content displayed on the board.
• Promethean Screen Share – Wirelessly display content from compatible devices.
• Promethean Timer – Create classroom timers.
• Promethean Spinner – Create randomized selections for classroom activities.

First-Time Setup

Step 1 – Sign Into the Chromebox

1. Turn on the Promethean board and Chromebox.
2. Sign in using your PBSD Google account.
3. Wait for the ChromeOS desktop to load.

Step 2 – Open the Google Play Store

1. Select the Launcher at the bottom of the screen.
2. Open the Google Play Store.
3. Locate the available Promethean applications.

Step 3 – Install the Promethean Apps

Install the following applications:

• Promethean Annotate
• Promethean Screen Share
• Promethean Timer
• Promethean Spinner

Select Install for each application.

Step 4 – Allow Permissions

The first time you open a Promethean application, you may be prompted to allow additional permissions.

Select Allow for the required permissions.

Step 5 – Sign Into Promethean

1. Open one of the installed Promethean applications.
2. When prompted, sign in using your PBSD Google account.
3. Complete any additional prompts required to activate your Promethean account.

Pin Your Promethean Apps

We recommend pinning the Promethean applications to the ChromeOS shelf so they are easy to find each time you use the board.

1. Open the ChromeOS Launcher.
2. Locate the Promethean application.
3. Right-click or long-press the application.
4. Select Pin to shelf.

We recommend pinning:

Annotate | Timer | Spinner | Screen Share

Important: Promethean Flame Button

When using ChromeOS on the ActivPanel 10, the Promethean Flame button does not launch the ChromeOS Promethean applications.

Open Annotate, Timer, Spinner, and Screen Share directly from the ChromeOS shelf.

PBSD Setup Video

Watch the PBSD step-by-step setup video for a visual walkthrough of installing and configuring the Promethean applications.

 Watch the ActivPanel 10 Setup Video 

Common Issues

Promethean App Is Missing

• Open the Google Play Store and look for the Promethean application.
• Install the application if it has not already been installed.
• Check the ChromeOS Launcher if the application is installed but not pinned to the shelf.

Annotate or Another Tool Does Not Display Correctly

• Verify that the required permissions were allowed.
• Confirm that screen-overlay permission has been granted when prompted.
• Close and reopen the Promethean application.

Unable to Sign Into Promethean

• Verify that you are using your PBSD Google account.
• Close and reopen the Promethean application.
• If your Promethean account has not been activated or the issue continues, contact Technology Support.

Need Help?

If you experience an issue installing a Promethean application, signing in to Promethean, or using your ActivPanel 10, contact PBSD Technology Support at  techsupport@pbsd.net .

When submitting a ticket, include your building and room number and describe the Promethean application or feature that is not working.