Frequently Asked Questions
About Eyewitness Interactive
What is Eyewitness Interactive?
Eyewitness Interactive is an online toolset, designed specifically for teachers. It enables you to:
- explore content from the Eyewitness books online
- build and share interactive learning resources
- set assignments for your students
- download ready-made lesson plans and teachers notes
- share work with other educators
What IT skills do I need?
You don't need any specific IT skills to use Eyewitness Interactive.
How can I access Eyewitness Interactive?
It's an online service so you don’t have to install any software - you can access your account from anywhere that has an internet connection.
How do I register as a new user?
To register as a new user, click on the "Sign up here!" link on the landing page. You then need to fill in the short online form, and then we'll send you an email to confirm your registration.
What are the system requirements?
In order to use Eyewitness Interactive you will need Flash Player 8 or above installed on your machine, along with a broadband connection.
We recommend that you Firefox 1.1 or above as your internet browser. The site is also compatible with other standards compliant browsers such as:
- Internet Explorer 6 or above on Windows
- Safari 1.3 or above on MacOS X
What are the rules for using Eyewitness Interactive?
When you create your account, you'll be asked to abide by the Terms and Conditions. You can review these at any time via the link at the bottom of the page.
I’ve forgotten my login details!
If you have forgotten your login details, click on ‘Forgot your password?’ on the landing page. You will then be asked to reconfirm your email address and you will be sent further details explaining how to reset your password.
