SmartBoards

Smartboards are a tool that a number of teachers across the district have to be able to work with a computer in a large group situation without having to work directly with the keyboard and mouse of the comptuer. It allows your classroom whiteboard to interact with the computer. It allows teachers to save their notes for later use. It allows for interactive demonstrations. It allows for movies to be projected in the classroom. Here are some links for further study in this area:

Smart-Board Sites:
 * [|Smart Board revolution Ning]
 * [|Download the Smart notebook software] from anywhere and use it.
 * [|Scholastic Discussion] on Interactive Whiteboards
 * [|Engaging learners with smartboards]
 * [|Smartboard uses in Education Blog]
 * [|Smartboard lessons podcast]
 * [|Great Sites for Using the Smartboard(k-3)]
 * Smart Tech Website **- http://www.smarttech.com/ Download software from quick links on home page Click on Education and visit Teacher Hub for SMART Tutorials and materials**SMART Exchange **- http://exchange.smarttech.com/ The SMART Exchange is a free resource center and community network that provides a wealth of resources for technology- enabled learning**SMART Learning Marketplace **- https://learningmarketplace.smarttech.com/Default.aspx This is a subscription site but you can sign up for a 30 day trial membership. I've signed up so I can see all that is available. Provides digital resources**CONTEST From Smarttech.com **- http://exchange.smarttech.com/forums/p/248/554.aspx Submit a Notebook Lesson and win a classroom package including a SMART Board!**
 * SMART Board Podcasts **- http://pdtogo.com/smart/ Subscribe for free and access archived lessons, download to iTunes or receive emails with newest episodes OR just visit this website and listen to the latest episode. I've emailed the helpdesk for information regarding downloading the notebook lessons that are referenced in each podcast. Each podcast features a tip, weblinks, and a lesson**
 * Teachers Love Smartboards - **http://smartboards.typepad.com/smartboard Check out this short presentation containing 32 tips for using the SMART Board - http://smartboards.typepad.com/smartboard/2008/01/smartboard-whit.html**
 * Engaging Learner the SMARTboard Way **- http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/ Enormous list of SMARTboard Resources ranging from starter activities to subject-specific activities, video ideas, tutorials, and tips. Be sure to block out time to explore - you could get lost!**
 * SMARTtechVideos on You Tube **- http://youtube.com/user/SMARTtechVideos See the power of using SMART products in a variety of learning environments with this collection of videos created by teachers and SMART staff.**
 * Teaching With SMARTBoard **- http://smartboard.libsyn.com/ These are video podcasts that actually show how to create different kinds of lessons. Each episode features a lesson, a tip, and a quick tutorial for using math with the SMARTboard. The lessons are geared toward 6-12 math concepts but can be adapted easily.**
 * **[|High School Smart Lessons]**
 * [|Quia]
 * [|Promethian Board Site]
 * [|SMARTBOARD Templates]
 * [|Social Network Site for Smarboards]
 * [|Response Clicker Tutorials]