Introduction To Smartboard Technology: Level 1

John Thurlow & Maureen Richards

What is the SmartBoard? A big touch screen with interactive tools and multimedia features

Availablility: five classrooms, computer lab, mobile unit.

2 Kinds of SmartBoards - externally projected (permanent mount) and mobile (internally projected)

Hardware: the touch-sensitive screen, a projector (internal or external), a computer, VCR, Surround Sound, other peripherals.

Demonstration of Multimedia Features (DVD, VCR, Cable, Camera). Directions online for reference

Software: SmartTools and Notebook - 2 programs. Can be used without a SmartBoard. Free to download (see download site)

Orienting the Smartboard

Using Hardware Buttons and Pens (with Word, PowerPoint, Notebook, etc.): Two-Minute Tutorial

Touch, Write and Save
This tutorial is a quick introduction to the basics of SMART Board software. You will see how to launch an application with your finger, write on the interactive whiteboard and how you can save your notes.

SmartCenter: Using the SmartTools and control panel to customize the SmartBoard. Hands-on (SmartBoard software is on PCs with heart sticker)

Using the Floating tool bar (adding tools, quick changes, exploring the tools) Hands-on

Sample of Activities Using the Web (see web site)

Notebook software and icons; hover labels and help system. Features. Two-Minute Tutorial

Notebook Software Basics
This tutorial provides an overview of the Notebook software interface, writing in Notebook software and converting handwriting to typed text.
Objects in Notebook Software
Watch this tutorial to see how to create, select, move, resize and rotate objects in Notebook software.

Templates available online (see web site) How to download (Click and Save)

Screen Capturing (selection, window, screen) and insert into Notebook

Text conversion in Notebook, Onscreen Typewriter, Text Boxes Hands-on

The Page Sorter: Two-Minute Tutorial

The Notebook Software Page Sorter
Learn how to create a new page, drag an object from one page to another, name pages and change the page order in your file.

The Gallery: Two-Minute Tutorial

The Notebook Software Gallery
Learn how to use the Notebook Software Gallery to help you develop and enhance presentations with rich graphical content.

Attachments

Practice using Notebook, the Gallery, Download Templates, Capture Web SItes (Hands-on)

Certificate of Completion for CEUs (see web site)

Questions and Answers  

Advanced Smartboard Workshop preview