Plug the laser keyboard into your computer. Laser keyboards come with one cable upon purchase. Purchase additional cables if you don't find cable transfers from one classroom or computer to another is time conducive. You can use laser keyboards with multiple computer types.
Type on a laser keyboard as you would a general keyboard. Laser keyboards also provide a mouse and a laser pointer within the keyboard, allowing you to access all functions in one keyboard. They also feature memory capability. You can transfer the keyboard from one computer to another and continue inputting information from where the keyboard left off.
Draw within the drawing program while using the laser keyboard. The drawing program allows teachers and students to create diagrams and designs for classroom projects for which a student would otherwise use traditional drawing methods. The program includes hundreds of clip art images to assist students with project designs.
Instruct students to use the laser keyboard across the entire curriculum spectrum. Data inputted into a laser keyboard can be moved from the classroom to a computer lab or from a classroom computer to a home computer, helping students achieve success with assignments.
Develop multimedia files, language programs or language projects easily on the laser keyboard for classrooms with older students.
Press the "Shift" key followed by a letter to create a capital letter on a laser keyboard. This keystroke combination assists students with physical disabilities who cannot press two keys at once. Students can also use arrow overlays to move the laser pointer, which works well for students who are unable to use a mouse.
Include learning software packages with your use of a laser keyboard. The manufacturer of your particular keyboard will likely offer such programs. Students simply use the overlay key on the keyboard, which automatically sends the program to the keyboard, providing assistance for students who cannot open files or understand how to access a program or file by other means.
Play the keyboard as a musical instrument. "Back to Basics" is a program available for Windows or Macintosh, allowing you to assign audio samples to specific keys on the laser keyboard. Other keyboard musical programs are also available to help students study and create music.