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Requirements
• Windows XP/Vista/7
Operating System
• Pentium®4 2,2GHz CPU
• 512 MB R
• 128 MB RAM graphics card
• QuickTime Player 6 or later
• DVD-ROM drive
• 16-bit sound card
• Mac OS X v10.5
• Power PC G4 @ 867 MHz CPU
• 512 MB RAM
• 128 MB RAM Graphics Card
• DVD-ROM drive
• 16-bit sound card
Table of Contents
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Welcome to Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês nível 5 Interactive Whiteboard (IWB)
software. This application is designed to follow the Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês
nível 5 course and enhance your own and your learners’ experience in the
language classroom.
Internet Disclaimer
This application contains an internal web browser. This allows users to access the Internet without
needing to close or minimise the application first. This can be especially useful when users wish to
collect information for a writing task, for instance. However, Express Publishing takes no
responsibility for the content accessed by users using this internal browser. It is entirely the
responsibility of the user to make their own decisions concerning the accuracy, currency, reliability
and correctness of information accessed within the browser.
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Running the application
On an IBM compatible PC
The application should run automatically when you insert the disk into your drive. If it does not,
please follow these steps:
1. Go to START>MY COMPUTER.
2. Locate the icon of your CD/DVD drive. With the Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês nίvel 5 Interactive
Whiteboard disk inside your drive, right click the icon of your drive and choose EXPLORE or
OPEN. (see Fig 1)
3. In the new window that appears, double-click on HS9.exe. (see Fig 2)
Fig 1
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On a Mac OS X
When you insert the disk into the slot, an icon will appear on your desktop with the name HS9
(see Fig 3).
Fig 3
If you click it, the contents of the disk will appear in a browser window with the following icons
and file names (see Fig 4).
Fig 4
Fig 5
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Navigation
By clicking this button you
can EXIT the application,
at any time.
Fig 6
Fig 7
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Fig 9 Fig 10
These two buttons will take you These two buttons will take you to
to the PREvIOUS and NEXT tasks, the PREvIOUS and NEXT PART of the
respectively. task, respectively.
While navigating, you will notice a few more buttons that are designed to help you do the tasks.
For instance:
Fig 11 Fig 12
Clicking this button will give you the Clicking this button
answer to the task (see Fig 12). When will allow you to restart
the answer is a suggested one, this is the task or stop any audios
indicated by a different button . playing as many times as
you wish.
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Fig 13 Fig 14
Clicking this button will show a
Once you have gone through the
Clicking this button will screen with the GRAMMAR
Grammar Reference, click this button
activate the ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE related to the particular
to return to the EXERCISE SCREEN.
PRESENTATION of grammar unit and exercise (see Fig 14).
for the particular exercise
(see Fig 15). Click this arrow to
GO TO THE NEXT
or PREvIOUS
Click the HEADPHONES SCREEN.
to listen to grammar
examples.
There are ample visual presentations of new words/phrases. These vocabulary exercises have an
button which allows you to practise learning the phrases/words in the exercise by making the
words on the screen disappear and appear (see Fig 16 & 17).
Fig 16 Fig 17
Click this button to HIDE the words/phrases Clicking on the headphones will also
(see Fig 17). Click again to show them (see Fig 16). make the words/phrases appear.
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Word List
Fig 18 Fig 19
Fig 20 Fig 21
Clicking this
Clicking the WORDS Clicking the button makes
button hides/shows all the Clicking the NUMBER
TRANSLATION button the translated
English words. button will hide word appear or
shows/hides the entire or show the
set of words/phrases disappear
English word individually.
translated in students’ individually.
L1.
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Select functions
By clicking the button, you have the opportunity to exploit the WORD LIST in multiple
ways to suit your class’ needs.
Fig 22 Fig 23
By clicking the button, followed by the button, all the words in the WORD LIST
will be unselected and will appear on the left of each word. Clicking on specific words, a
will appear next to the word and the teacher can easily create a new list of only the words he/she
wishes the students to study, according to his/her class’ needs (see Fig 22). When you have finished
with your selection, click to present the word list you have selected to exploit in class
(see Fig 23). In the same way, the button will provide you with a list of all the words of the
exercise and will appear on the left of each word. Clicking the next to each word will remove
the word accordingly. Again, when you have finished with your selection, click to present
the WORD LIST you have selected to exploit in class. Remember that these buttons are only visible
when in mode.
Note: Even after you exit the application the vocabulary words you had selected will still be in
place for your next lesson.
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Fig 24 Fig 25
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Fig 27 PLAY PAUSE STOP
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Games are also included within the modules. They can be seen on the SUBMENU of each
individual module, indicated by the logo (see Fig 29). The same logo appears next to the
exercise that contains the game (see Fig 30).
Fig 29 Fig 30
The Game should be played after completion of the exercise and its content is related to the
specific exercise and often those preceding it (see Fig 31 & 32).
Fig 31 Fig 32
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GAMES with crosswords have a KEYBOARD where you can type your answer as you would with
your PC’s keyboard (see Fig 33). To activate the keyboard, click on a flashing number and type in
your answer (see Fig 34). There are two ways of using the KEYBOARD function. One way is to click on
each letter by using your mouse. The second way is by using your PC’s keyboard to type in the answer.
If the answer is correct you can then solve the next word. If the answer is wrong a red cross is shown
where the error begins and the correct letter is given as a clue, then you can have another try.
Fig 33 Fig 34
Click
DELETE or When you finish
BACKSPACE typing your answer
on your PC’s click CHECK or ENTER
keyboard to on your PC’s keyboard.
delete an entry.
Fig 35
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The exercises in the SPOKEN PRODUCTION (PRESENTATION SKILLS), SELF-CHECK, PET
PRACTICE, PET PRACTICE TESTS, WORKBOOK, SKILLS BOOK, DOCUMENTARIES and READER
sections are organised in a similar way. For instance, if you click to enter the SPOKEN
PRODUCTION (PRESENTATION SKILLS) section from the MAIN MENU, first you will see the
SPOKEN PRODUCTION (PRESENTATION SKILLS) SECTION MENU (see Fig 36). Clicking any of the
depicted pages will take you to that section (see Fig 37).
Fig 36 Fig 37
If you click to enter the SELF-CHECK section from the MAIN MENU , first you will see the
SELF-CHECK SECTION MENU (see Fig 38). Clicking any of the depicted pages will take you to that
section. Here you will find the CHECK YOUR PROGRESS. This allows students to evaluate their
own progress and identify their strengths and weaknesses (see Fig 39).
Fig 38 Fig 39
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The PET PRACTICE and the PET PRACTICE TESTS sections include extra reading, writing,
speaking and listening activities (see Fig 40 & 41).
Fig 40 Fig 41
The WORKBOOK is organised in a similar manner. Each section indicates which module it
corresponds to in the student’s book modules (see Fig 42). Clicking any of the modules will take
you to that section (see Fig 43).
Fig 42 Fig 43
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The SKILLS BOOK section is organised in a similar manner. From the SKILLS BOOK MENU you can
click on either SKILLS ACTIvITIES or GRAMMAR EXERCISES (see Fig 44 & 45). Here, you will also
find GRAMMAR, EXTRA READING & WRITING PRACTICE (see Fig 46), and vOCABULARY BANK
(see Fig 47).
Fig 44 Fig 45
Fig 46 Fig 47
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When you enter the DOCUMENTARIES SECTION in the MAIN MENU , you will be taken to
the DOCUMENTARIES MENU (see Fig 48). Click on a module number to go to the submenu
where you will have access to all the videos and exercises that are also present in the main
modules and accessible through them (see Fig 49). The same videos can also be accessed through
the units where the logos for the video documentaries are clearly indicated for easy reference.
Fig 48 Fig 49
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If you enter the READER vIDEO section from the MAIN MENU, first you will see the READER
MENU (see Fig 55). Clicking any of the episode numbers or titles will take you to that particular
episode (see Fig 56). In this screen, you will also find the vIDEO PLAYER (see Fig 57).
Fig 55 Fig 56
When you click on the button, it takes you to the tasks for each respective EPISODE
(see Fig 58 & 59). The tasks in the READER section, present similar tasks to those in each unit.
Fig 58 Fig 59
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From the MAIN MENU, you also have access to the INTRODUCTION of the READER (see Fig 6).
Here you will find information about THE AUTHOR, BACKGROUND, THE PLOT, and THE
CHARACTERS (see Fig 60 & 61). Each one contains similar tasks to those in the READER vIDEO.
Fig 60 Fig 61
In THE CHARACTERS section (see Fig 62), clicking on a character will enlarge the picture and give
you further information about the character (see Fig 63).
Fig 62 Fig 63
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There are also READER E-BOOKS for some of our readers. If you enter the READER E-BOOK
section from the MAIN MENU, first you will see the cover of the reader (see Fig 64).
Click
the top
or
bottom
corner
to flip
the
page.
Fig 64 Fig 65
Click on
the text to
listen and
read the
story.
Fig 66
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The QUIZZES section is organised in a similar way. If you enter the QUIZZES section in the MAIN
MENU , first you will see the QUIZZES MENU (see Fig 67). Clicking any of the module numbers
will take you to the corresponding game (see Fig 68). Click on the screen to start the game and
follow the instructions (see Fig 69 & 70).
Fig 67 Fig 68
Fig 69 Fig 70
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On entering the GAMES section in the MAIN MENU , you will first see the GAMES MENU
(see Fig 71). Click on a Board Game number to play the game for the respective module (see Fig 72).
Fig 71 Fig 72
If you do not know the answer and do not wish to attempt one then click on this icon to
reveal the answer. The team’s turn, however, will not count in this case (see Fig 73).
Fig 73
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Apart from the WORD LIST that you will find in the modules, there is a GLOBAL WORD LIST that
you will find in the MAIN MENU (see Fig 75). The WORD LIST has three tabs, STUDENT’S BOOK,
SKILLS BOOK and IRREGULAR vERBS. There are THREE ways to view the words in the
STUDENT’S and SKILLS BOOK tabs: by ALL, by MODULE and by LETTER (see Fig 76).
The by ALL button provides you with the alphabetical listing of all the words.
Fig 75 Fig 76
Included in the global WORD LIST is a list of IRREGULAR vERBS which you can click on to access
and then use to revise irregular verbs (see Fig 79).
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Task types and how to complete them
The Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês nίvel 5 IWB is designed as a teaching aid to be used in conjunction
with the coursebook and for this reason the content is identical. However, in order to do the
exercises, you will have to carry out three basic computer actions – clicking, clicking and dragging
and typing.
Here is an overview of the types of tasks in this software and how to do them:
Clicking
In all tasks with fixed answers, such as multiple choice, gap-filling, ticking, circling, matching and
so on, apart from the ability of the user to select the correct answer manually by clicking on the
correct choice itself, there is the additional option of a button which is present on the left or the
right of the question . This is called the SHOW KEY button and it reveals the correct answer
automatically on clicking (see Fig 80).
Fig 80 Fig 81
Clicking on the SHOW KEY button in the rubric will reveal all the answers related to the task.
Alternatively, click on the individual buttons within the exercise to reveal the answers individually.
All the answers that the SHOW KEY buttons reveal can be made to disappear again by clicking the
once more. When a SHOW KEY button is in the form of a , this is to indicate that the
corresponding answer is a suggested one only and that there can be many variations (see Fig 81).
Answers can be revealed globally or individually.
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In tasks with , the words will be revealed if you click on the button
(see Fig 82 & 83).
Fig 82 Fig 83
Fig 84
In many tasks, the texts will be revealed if you click the button (see Fig 85).
Fig 85 Fig 86
By clicking this button you can hide the
text and return to the task (see Fig 85).
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In many reading comprehension tasks, a button may also appear for each question. On
clicking the button, the part of the text that contains the answer to the specific question is
underlined (see Fig 87 & 88).
Note: In all reading tasks there is a button. Click this button to see all the underlinings in
the text justifying all the answers.
Fig 87 Fig 88
Clicking is also used in tasks with headphones. Click the HEADPHONES next to each item to listen
to the specific word/phrase (see Fig 89 & 90).
Fig 89 Fig 90
Note: Some exercises give you additional help or information. These are in the form of a
button.
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Clicking and dragging
To match any item (word, phrase, picture etc) to another, you simply click the item and drag it to
your chosen place (see Fig 91 & 92). If the answer is wrong, it will bounce back to its original
position. With the exception of listening exercises, these actions are accompanied by sound effects.
Note: Tap function: In all clicking and dragging exercises, you can click on the word/phrase/letter or
picture and then simply click on the gap of your chosen place and it automatically appears on your
chosen place.
Fig 91 Fig 92
Fig 93
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In some exercises and in all listening exercises, there is a simple AUDIO PLAYER (see Fig 94). All
its buttons are activated by clicking or clicking and dragging (see Fig 96).
Fig 94 Fig 95
Fig 96
PLAY PAUSE
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Typing
You will come across vocabulary and grammar exercises where you are able to type in your answer
manually. To type in your answer, click in your chosen field using your mouse and type in your
answer using your PC’s keyboard, adding punctuation where necessary. The button will
remain grey until you have reached the last unsolved field (see Fig 97). The button will activate when
you start to type in your last answer (see Fig 98).
Fig 97 Fig 98
When you have finished typing in your answers, click the button. This will reveal which
answers you have answered correctly, indicated with a green tick and which ones you
have not, indicated with a red cross . You can edit your answers at any time (see Fig 99).
Note: If any of your answers have been made to appear with the SHOW KEY button then the
CHECK button will not be activated.
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The toolbar
At the bottom of every screen, you will find the Toolbar (see Fig 103).
If for any reason you wish to hide the toolbar during your lesson, you can do so by
clicking this arrow on the left-hand side (see Fig 101). To make it reappear, you can click the
remaining arrow at the bottom on the right (see Fig 102).
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Using the tools
PC MODE: After you have used one
of the tools, click this to regain your
normal mouse or electronic pen
function. This way you can once
again click and click and drag.
CREATE TEXT BOX: If you don’t want to use the electronic pen of your interactive
whiteboard, this is a useful alternative for making notes. Click and drag to create a text
box and type in your notes using the PC’s keyboard (see Fig 106).
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Once you have created a textbox, a formatting panel appears so you can customise your text
(see Fig 107).
Fig 107
Click to make your background Decrease font Click to Click to
transparent so you can see your notes size by 1 pt italicise bullet
superimposed on the screen. with each click. your text. your
text.
SELECT PENCIL/HIGHLIGHTER COLOUR: Click to reveal the colour options panel and select a
colour for your pencil / highlighter (see Fig 109). This is a very useful tool if you like to use
colour-coding while teaching.
Fig 109
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In many tasks you may wish to write in your own or students’ answers. Here are some ways to
do this using the aforementioned tools.
Fig 110
Fig 111
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Choose the pencil, select the
colour and the thickness and,
using the mouse or electronic pen,
‘write’ your answer.
Fig 114
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Fig 116
ZOOM: Once you have clicked this tool, another options panel appears (see Fig 117).
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Once you have isolated the area that you want to zoom in on, let go of the mouse or remove the
electronic pen from the whiteboard (see Fig 118 & 119).
HIDE PART OF THE SCREEN: When you click and drag over a selected area with this tool,
you can hide areas such as individual illustrations, paragraphs, words, phrases etc
(see Fig 121). This will give you the opportunity to explore tasks and texts further.
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ISOLATE PART OF THE SCREEN:
When you click and drag over an area
of the screen with this tool, the
section you have selected will be
visible and therefore focus students’
attention directly on it. The rest of
the screen fills up with the colour of
your choice (see Fig 122).
Fig 122
PRINT: Click this to print the screen you are working on, as it is – with notes. Please note
that the preferred printing mode for this feature is landscape.
CLEAR NOTES: Click this to erase all your notes on a particular screen.
SAvE and LOAD NOTES: These two tools are especially useful if you want to use the
same notes with another class on a different day. Please note that the Hot Spot 9o.
ano Inglês nível 5 IWB notes and annotations can be accessed only through this
software; therefore, they will be saved in a file created by the software and
identified by the software alone.
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Saving notes
First you need to make
notes, either using the
pencil or the text box tool,
as in the example in Fig 124.
Fig 124
Loading notes
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BROWSER: Clicking this tool will open up a panel where you will be able to type in the web
address of your choice (see Fig 128 & 129). This will then take you to the corresponding
website, providing you have Internet access. You are able to bookmark websites which you
can then access at any time (see Fig 130 & 131).
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Using Note Exporter on an IBM compatible PC
As you save notes while using the Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês nível 5 IWB Software, you may wish
to share them with other teachers using this software. You may also wish to use them on a
different computer for a different class of the same level. In order to do either, you have to export
your saved notes.
For this purpose, we have included the Note Exporter utility in this software. Please note that this
function is only available for systems that are using the same software and that for Note Exporter
to function correctly, you need to have saved at least one set of whiteboard notes.
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Exporting notes
N.B.: Before exporting any notes, you will need to have created a folder in your computer into which
your notes will be exported. In this example, we have named this folder HS9.
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The saved notes files have now been moved to
the folder that the user specified (see Fig 139).
Fig 139
You can rename the file if you wish. However, please DO NOT CHANGE THE FIRST FOUR CHARACTERS
(HS9_) OR THE EXTENSION, as this will make your notes untraceable by the application.
You can now store the file(s) you exported on any storage media, or send them by email. When
you want to use these files on another computer, use the IMPORT NOTES function.
Importing notes
To import your exported notes onto another computer that has the same software, run Note
Exporter as described in the previous section (see Exporting notes).
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The message in Fig 143 will appear. Click OK.
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Fig 145
In order to view the imported notes, you may now load them using the LOAD NOTES function.
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Using Note Exporter on a Mac OS X
To run Note Exporter, insert the disk into your drive. The icon shown in Fig 146 will appear on your
desktop.
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Exporting notes
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Please note that, after saving your exported
notes on your computer, you may transfer
them onto a CD or DVD, a floppy disk or a
USB memory stick.
Once you have specified where you want your
notes to be saved, click OK. You will see the
message shown in Fig 152 after a few seconds.
Fig 152
The saved notes files have now been moved to the folder the user specified. You can rename the
file if you wish. However, please DO NOT CHANGE THE FIRST FOUR CHARACTERS (HS9_) OR
THE EXTENSION, as this will make your notes untraceable by the application.
You can now store the file(s) you exported on any storage media, or send them by email. When
you want to use these files on another computer, use the IMPORT NOTES function.
Importing notes
To import your exported notes onto another computer that has the same software, run Note
Exporter as described in the previous section (see Exporting notes).
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After a few minutes, you will be prompted
to enter the application file identifier
(see Fig 155). Please type
HS9
in the space provided. Again, please
remember that this is a set file name and
that it is case-sensitive. Then click OK.
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Again, in order to view the imported notes, you may now load them using the LOAD NOTES function.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
I’ve just written some notes and I Ensure that you are in ‘mouse’ mode,
want to go back to using the main by clicking on the ‘mouse’ icon on
application, but it seems that I cannot your toolbar .
click on anything.
Note Exporter cannot find my files. • Make sure you have typed the
application file identifier correctly.
For Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês
nível 5 IWB, the file identifier is
HS9.
• If the problem persists, avoid using
other applications while running
Note Exporter.
My pages do not print properly. Make sure your printer is set to print
in landscape mode for optimum
results.
Contact support
In case you have any queries on the use of Hot Spot 9o. ano Inglês nίvel 5 IWB,
please contact us at IWBsupport@expresspublishing.co.uk.
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES vISIT: www.expresspublishing.co.uk
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