Smartboards

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Smartboards

• By Darcy Cunningham
• Shana Theobald
• Julie Voelker

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What is a Smartboard?

• It is an interactive whiteboard that is connected
  to a computer and a data projector (Womack, M.
  2007).

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Purpose

• Smartboards help make computer-based teaching and
  learning easier, more dynamic and more
  interactive. The primary purpose of adding
  technology, such as Smartboards, to schools is to
  support, sustain and improve learning.

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Benefits of Using Smartboards

• The board is highly interactive, which attracts
  kids to it.
• Great for doing lessons where students need
  printed copies of the discussions.
• The board can interface well with other
  peripherals.
• Students with limited motor skills can enjoy
  board use.

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Benefits contd

• The Smartboard is a clean and attractive tool.
• The entire class can use and access the
  Smartboard when computers are limited.
• Students of all ages react positively to using
  Smart board.
• The Smartboard accommodates different learning
  styles.
• The Smartboard is great for demonstrations.

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Smartboard Accessories

• Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard)
• Computer (desktop or laptop)
• Digital projector
• Smartboard software
• Notebook software

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Starting the Smartboard

• Plug computer cart cord into wall.
• Plug internet cord(blue) into tower and wall.
• Plug black cord from computer tower into black
  connector on lower right hand side of Smartboard.
• Turn computer tower on.
• Turn projector power on by switching black button
  in back.
• Press on/standby button(green) on top of
  projector.
• Log in under your name.
• Click on Smartboard tools icon on the desktop.
• (Click icon to view video.)

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Starting Smartboard Contd

• On notebook toolbar click on the control
  panel(wrench).
• Click Orient/Align and press the red plus signs
  on Smartboard screen with your finger. You will
  press nine plus signs. (Click icon to view
  video.)
• Close out of the control panel.
• Click on Smart notebook (1st Icon on Smartboard
  toolbar.)
• Click File-Open-Double click on document you want
  to open in notebook to use.

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Recording Feature on the Smartboard

• Open Smartboard tools.
• Open activity/lesson from file you want to
  record.
• Click file you want to open. (This could be found
  in Hdrive or Tdrive)
• Open Smart recorder (2nd icon down on tool bar).
• Press red dot on Smart recorder.(Dot will not be
  red on this video) (Click icon to view
  video.)
• Do activity, when finished click the square stop
  button on Smart recorder.
• Save as screen pops upname file and save where
  you want
• Click ok.

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Viewing Recorded Files

• Open Windows Media Player or Real Player
• Click on Media Library- on left menu bar.
• Click on green Add icon.
• Click-By Searching Computer.
• Search on Hdrive.
• Click Search.
• Click Close.
• Open video file you want to view. (Make sure All
  Video is selected in left hand column)
• (Click icon to view video.)

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Ways to Use in the Classroom

• Note-taking
• Make or find interactive worksheets/websites
• Learning Center
• View PowerPoint presentations
• Group Internet searches
• Daily Oral Language-highlighter tool to highlight
  parts of speech
• Demonstrations (Click icon to view example
  video.)

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FAQs

• What do I use to clean the board?
• Windex, water, Expo Dry Erase Cleanser
• What do I do if my Smartboard is not interactive?
• If there isnt a light? Make sure cords are
  securely connected.
• Is the light red? Go to Smartboard Icon select
  Connect then Detect Smartboard Hardware. Then
  the light should turn green.

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FAQs Contd

• I cant orient my Smartboard or the button is
  grayed out.
• Make sure cables are connected to computer and
  Smartboard. Restart computer.

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Things You Need to Know

• Smartboard tutorial can be found on TDrive.
• Smartboard activities, templates and other
  resources can be found on the TDrive under
  network drives.
• If you have any questions on Smartboards feel
  free to contact
• Darcy Cunningham
• Shana Theobald
• Julie Voelker