I’ve put this presentation together as an introduction to using a SMART Board in the classroom.

It is my intention that users will be able to use this as a guide and work through the excellent material already available online.

I would appreciate any comments that you have.

Many Thanks in advance.

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  By A Stevens, August 20, 2009 @ 7:41 pm

  You can orient the board by clicking the two (physical) buttons at the bottom of the smart board at the same time. Is that not a bit easier than finding the smart board software on the computer?
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  By admin, August 20, 2009 @ 8:46 pm

  Absolutely – I will look for those 2 buttons tomorrow and give it a try!
  Always learning new things,
  Thank you.
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  By Lorraine, August 20, 2009 @ 9:28 pm

  I like your presentation and wondered if you could set it up so that it would advance manually. I was thinking that you might add something about the sequence in hooking up the wires to the computers but each setup is different, so maybe just mention to turn the computer on last? We are just starting to use Smart Boards in our school, so I’ve been thinking about the best way to give a quick intro as well. Thanks.
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  By admin, August 20, 2009 @ 10:05 pm

  Thank you for your comments Lorraine.
  Funny how all systems are different – I have no need to worry about what order I turn things on and have assumed that boards in other classrooms are the same. That will also be a pest because you probably won’t want the projector or display running constantly.

  Because we mostly work on laptops there may indeed be a need to plug in cables but I suspect most of my colleagues would just make sure that what came out goes back in again – it’s not like you can get them in the wrong holes!
  I think there is still a real need for face to face demonstrations but also feel that these are best done in individual classrooms so that the learner can be using their own equipment – it’s different in most rooms here. Of course, the biggest barrier to this approach is time!

  I have no idea if Google presentations can be set to run automatically but I prefer to think that people can work through in their own time and leave it open while they visit other sites.
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  By Diane Quirk, August 21, 2009 @ 12:27 am

  Is this training for teachers who are beginning to use smartboards or a general introduction to the use of a Smartboard and the resources that are available? It appears to be more like the latter so here are a few thoughts: this would be a nice presentation if you could eliminate text and use more of the nice screenshots, digital photos and images that you have here already. Then, narrate it so that you add your own voice to your work and this will give you a little more flexibility to add some of your own insights into the use of a Smartboard and how it affects instruction. This also means that Google docs is probably not the tool but VoiceThread would work well and would give those you present this to the option of commenting on your work or ask questions. That will create a conversation around what you’ve so generously created for them. You’ve got a great start here!
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  By Darcie, August 21, 2009 @ 1:43 am

  This is great! Will work well. Thanks for asking for opinions.
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  By Obe Hostetter, August 21, 2009 @ 3:45 am

  Great intro to SMARTBoards. I would also add at least two resources to your presentation.
  1. SMARTBoard Revolution Ning is a network of over 2000 educators sharing ideas, websites, Notebook files and any questions. Join in the fun!

  2. Wichita SMARTBoard lessons is a great website to start on to download premade Notebook files for preK-12 at http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smartlessons.htm
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  By Lynne, August 21, 2009 @ 6:25 am

  A great intro – I’ve started to put some of my French Smart Notebook files onto my wiki as I’ll be using them as examples at a conference later this year. There are only a few there at the moment with more to follow!

  http://lmhtob.wikispaces.com/SmartNotebook+Files

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