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SMART Board in the Classroom



toc =What is an interactive whiteboard?=  An **interactive whiteboard** or **IWB**, is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer's desktop onto the board's surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand.

It's much more than a glorified whiteboard or projector screen. It's a tool that enhances interactivity and engagement for your students in the classroom. It's an experience, if used properly.



= = =Getting Started=

Once your have the SMART Board in your classroom and the projector is connected properly and turned on, you will need to "orient" the board. Depending on your board this is done two ways:

1) On the board: - Click here to view a video tutorial on how to orient your board. - Click on the file to download directions for orienting your board.

2) From your computer or laptop:

- Press the **SMART Board** icon in the **Windows Notification Area**, and select **Control Panel** from the SMART Tool Menu. - From the **Control Panel** Window when you open SMART Notebook 10, press **SMART Board Hardward Settings** tab and click on **Orient**.

= = =SMART Board Basics=

With your SMART Board, you can annotate over a presentation or anything on your desktop using the pen tools and save your notes to view later.

Click here to learn how to orient the interactive whiteboard, control applications and write, erase and save notes.

The Welcome Center is your dashboard for operating the Notebook 10 software. It usually opens when you launch the software. From here you can start a new Notebook file, access your tools, access online resources, and get technical support.

= = =SMART Board as a Presentation Tool=

There are two ways to use an SMARTBoard effectively in your classroom. The first is as a presenation tool. If you already use Microsoft or Internet applications, the SMARTBoard lets you present right at the board using your finger. You know longer need to go back forth from your projector screen to your laptop in order to use these applications.

Here's how...

SMART Board Tools
These are tools that can used with any application running on your computer or laptop. They do not require that you use the Notebook 10 software. The tools are great for focusing attention, typing text on screen, or recording your presentation.

Click on the file to download a quick reference sheet or click on each link for simple directions. SMART Notebook features the following interactive tools: SMART Notebook features the following interactive tools:
 * The Welcome Center provides access to SMART tools, the SMART Notebook control panel, the Teacher's Hub, recently accessed files and more.
 * SMART Recorder enables you to record your actions on the interactive screen.
 * [|SMART Video Player] enables you to play a video on your interactive screen and write notes over it.
 * SMART Keyboard enables you to type using an on-screen keyboard.
 * [|Screen Shade] enables you to cover the screen, and then slowly reveal it.
 * Spotlight enables you to draw attention to an area of the screen.
 * Magnifier enables you to magnify a particular area of the screen.
 * Calculator starts your operating system's default calculator.
 * Pointer places a large pointer arrow on the interactive screen.
 * Screen Capture Toolbar enables you to take screen captures of the interactive screen.
 * Floating Tools enables you to select tools from a customizable palette of buttons.
 * Instant Conferencing provides access to SMART Bridgit conferencing software (if installed).

The Floating Tools toolbar
The floating tools toolbar displays many of the same tools you find when you access the control panel from the Windows Notification Area, along with several of the most popular tools from the Notebook 10 software. Instead of going to the control panel, you can easily access these tools on the transparent toolbar off to the left side of your screen. This toolbar can also be customized with the tools you use the most. Click on the file to download a quick reference sheet on the floating tools toolbar.

Using Microsoft Office Applications with SMART Software
​ Using SMART's Ink Aware feature, you can write and draw directly into any active file. When you save an Ink Aware application file, your notes and drawings will be visible the next time you open it. SMART Notebook is integrated with many popular third-party programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software. If SMART Notebook is integrated with a program, whatever you write or draw on the interactive product becomes a component of the third-party program's file. When SMART Notebook isn't integrated with a program, you can still write or draw over the program on a transparent layer, and then capture and save your notes.


 * Click here to learn how to save your notes using the screen capture feature.
 * Click here to learn how to orient the interactive whiteboard, control applications and write, erase and save notes.
 * Click here to view a video tutorial on using MS Word and Excel with SMART Ink Aware.
 * Click here to view a video tutorial on using MS Power Point with SMART Ink Aware.
 * Click on the file to download on Ink Aware and MS Word.

=SMART Notebook 10 Software=

This software functions much like MS Power Point but includes many interactive activities and audio/visual resources that can easily be manipulated for your purposes. For an overview of the Notebook software interface, writing in Notebook software and converting handwriting to typed text:
 * Click here for a video tutorial on Notebook 10 basics.
 * Click on the file to download a quick reference sheet on Notebook 10 basics. This a 38-page document.[[file:Basic Learner Resource.pdf]]
 * Click on the file to download a quick reference sheet on Notebook 10 toolbars. [[file:Toolbars.pdf]]

The feature that truly sets Notebook 10 apart from other presentation software applications is it's gallery of resources. It's filled with page templates, images, and interactive multimedia. The Lesson Activity Toolkit includes collections of templates, activities, games, and gaphics You also have access to teacher-created material uploaded the Exchange community.
 * Click here to view a video tutorial on the Gallery in Notebook 10.
 * Click to download a quick reference sheet on working the Gallery.[[file:Working With Gallery.pdf]]
 * Click to download a quick reference sheet on the Lesson Activity Toolkit. [[file:Lesson Activity Toolkit.pdf]]
 * Click to download a quick reference sheet on collecting and sharing content. [[file:Collect_Share Content.pdf]]
 * Click here to view a video tutorial on creating objects in Notebook 10.
 * Click here to view a video tutorial on sorting pages in your Notebook file.

To learn more about specific functions for creating lessons in Notebook 10, go to SMART Notebook Help Center. For a summary of what’s new in SMART Notebook 10. View each tutorial individually, or watch the entire 30-minute overview.
 * Tutorial 1: Activation
 * Tutorial 2: Finding What You Need
 * Tutorial 3: The Ink Layer
 * Tutorial 4: Managing Pages
 * Tutorial 5: The Properties Tab
 * Tutorial 6: The Lesson Activity Toolkit
 * Tutorial 7: New Tools in SMART Notebook 10

> =Classroom Resources=
 * Tutorial: What’s New in Notebook 10 – A 30-Minute Overview (Flash file – 113 MB)
 * Think Interactive Whiteboards for the Classroom
 * Teachers Love SMART Boards
 * TrainKing for SMART Board
 * SMART Educator Resources
 * More online video tutorials

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