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first glance, the Smart Board may look daunting... Do not
worry- everything is fairly simple once you get the basics.
Hopefully, by following some of these guidelines, you can
utilize the SMART Board to help better enhance the teaching
environment in your classroom.
What
is SMART Board?
It is
an interactive/touch-sensitive board, similar to a chalk or
whiteboard, but with new advances. In addition to utilizing
markers and an eraser, you can electronically write your notes
and comments in a format that could be saved from page to
page. An added advantage is the ability of the SMART Board
to allow computer input and software to be displayed (eg:
PowerPoint and Excel.)
Step One: Understanding the SMART Board Layout.
There
are four Marker pens. They can emit Black, Red, Blue, or Green,
depending on which one you use. If you happen to make a mistake,
there’s a handy Eraser to eliminate those unwanted marks.
(Note: You can only use one item, Pen(s) or Eraser, at a time.)
Step
Two: Using the Notebook.
To open
the Notebook/whiteboard feature, click on the SMART Board
Icon
Then click on Notebook and the writing the program should
open.
The Notebook
acts just like a normal chalk/whiteboard. You only have to
write. But remember, the first time may feel different than
writing on an ordinary board. Writing on the SMART Board usually
requires you to press a little firmer.
When you
come to an end of a board full of writing, you don’t
have to erase it completely and start over.
You can
merely press BLANK on the left hand side of the panel and
a new blank page will appear. Simply continue writing and
add additional blank pages as needed.
Additional
advantages include, the ability to go back and forth between
pages (Such as: notes from an early page).
Simply
find the SLIDE on the right side of the panel and touch. The
page will appear for viewing, changing, correcting or writing
new notes.
Step
Three: Computer Software Interaction.
In addition
to writing, the SMART Board has the ability to work with software,
such as Powerpoint and Excel. Merely, open the file(s) from
the computer and the Smartboard will display it.
From there you can write over your slides and notes, and make
any additional comments and changes.
Since
the SMART Board is interactive and touch sensitive, you can
move/skip to the next slide by merely touching the board.
Or you
could use the ARROWS, left and right, to move between slides.
The keyboard and the mouse of the Computer are additional
methods to progress through the slides.
Step Four: Save Your Work.
By the
end of class, remember to save, so your student will be able
to access the notes if need be. (To Save: Go to File, Save
As, save in My Documents folder, look for your course folder,
and NAME your file. Then hit Save. *If you do not see your
course folder, create a new one.)
 
Step Five: Questions or Concerns.
If you
have any questions or concerns regarding the SMART Board,
feel free to ask your Camera Operator or one of the Supervisors
in Network Control (OHE 100). They will be more than helpful
with your problems or needs.
If you
would like to learn more about SMART Board you can visit their
site at: http://www.smarttech.com.
SMART
Board Software
SMART
Board software is also available for you to download at their
website. Their software will allow you to edit and create
smartboard notes outside of our classrooms.
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