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− | ==== '''Overview of features''' ==== | + | ==== Overview of features ==== |
| * The animations are exactly as we do using a physical straightedge, compass and protractor | | * The animations are exactly as we do using a physical straightedge, compass and protractor |
| * The construction can be viewed any number of times | | * The construction can be viewed any number of times |
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| === '''Working with the application''' === | | === '''Working with the application''' === |
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− | ==== '''Getting familiar with the interface''' ==== | + | ==== Getting familiar with the interface ==== |
| [[File:Robocompass1.png|center|thumb|600x600px]] | | [[File:Robocompass1.png|center|thumb|600x600px]] |
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− | ==== '''Using the tool bar – basic''' ==== | + | ==== Using the tool bar – basic ==== |
| Sign into Robo-Compass using a Gmail account before saving a worksheet. | | Sign into Robo-Compass using a Gmail account before saving a worksheet. |
| [[File:Robocompass2.png|thumb|600x600px|Sign in to robo-compass|left]] | | [[File:Robocompass2.png|thumb|600x600px|Sign in to robo-compass|left]] |
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− | '''Using the Command Editor'''
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| Select “New Command” to add a new command item. Sequential construction commands for constructing geometric elements are given in command editor. | | Select “New Command” to add a new command item. Sequential construction commands for constructing geometric elements are given in command editor. |
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− | ==== '''Using the tool bar - advanced features''' ==== | + | ==== Using the tool bar - advanced features ==== |
| Additional features to view in 2D/3D, full screen and show grid – can be modified with the menu bar on the left.[[File:Robo6.png|center|thumb|700x700px]] | | Additional features to view in 2D/3D, full screen and show grid – can be modified with the menu bar on the left.[[File:Robo6.png|center|thumb|700x700px]] |
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− | ==== '''Saving and viewing saves files''' ==== | + | ==== Saving and viewing saved files ==== |
| * To save your work click the Save button. The Save dialogue box will open | | * To save your work click the Save button. The Save dialogue box will open |
| [[File:Robo7.png|left|thumb|581x581px]] | | [[File:Robo7.png|left|thumb|581x581px]] |
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− | ==== '''Advanced features''' ==== | + | ==== Advanced features ==== |
| Geometers Sketchpad enable both students and teachers to explore geometric relationships dynamically and to create very complex and yet very precise geometric constructions | | Geometers Sketchpad enable both students and teachers to explore geometric relationships dynamically and to create very complex and yet very precise geometric constructions |
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