Training Tools for Pixie

You've watched the intro video, have Pixie installed on your computer, and are ready to strike out on your own. Use the resources below to get an overview of what you can do with this exciting creativity tool, find answers to specific questions, and learn how to customize Pixie for universal access and whiteboards.

User Guides | References | Tutorials | Videos
User Guides
The user guides will introduce you to a variety of implementation strategies for Pixie.
pdf Pixie User's Guide
Get started using Pixie with this step-by-step tutorial.
pdf Pixie GuÌa del Usuario
Empieza usando Pixie con Èste tutorial.
pdf Administrator's Guide to Pixie
Using the Tech4Learning.ini file to manage Pixie across multiple users.
pdf Create your own Pixie Activities
Use this guide to help you create activities specific to your own curriculum.
pdf Pixie 2 Stickers Library Reference Guide
This guide includes information on the Pixie stickers that are installed locally on your computer.
pdf Pixie 2: Universal Access 1
Using the Talk Button, Talking Interface, and Text-To-Speech.
pdf Pixie 2: Universal Access 2
Using the keyboard shortcuts and controls.
pdf Pixie 2: Universal Access 3
Modifying the Pixie preferences.
pdf Pixie 2: Universal Access 4
Designing customized activities.
pdf Pixie 2: Publishing Options
Explore your options for exporting and sharing student work.
pdf Pixie 2: Printing Options
Learn to print Pixie files as comics, trading cards, booklets, and more.
   
Snacks – References
The Snacks are just-in-time references that provide answers to questions you have as you are working with Pixie.
Level 3 - Advanced
Use level 3 if you are comfortable on the computer and are ready for almost anything.
Level 2 - Intermediate
Use level 2 if you have some computer experience, but do not consider yourself an advanced user.
Level 1 - Novice
Use level 1 if you are new to using technology. Level 1 is also great for those just learning to read.
Recipes – Tutorials
The Recipes are tutorials which will help you get started using Pixie.
Level 3 - Advanced
Multiplication Activities

In this Recipe, you will learn the basics of using Pixie as you explore number facts through skip counting, the commutative property of addition, and multiplication word problems.
Level 2 - Intermediate
Life Cycle of a Butterfly

In this Recipe, you will learn the basics of using Pixie 2 as you learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. You will create three images and show them in slide show.
Level 1- Novice
Introducing Me!

You will complete two activities to introduce yourself and print them as a table tent.
 
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