introduction to smart boards for the k8 classroom
DESCRIPTION
An introduction to SMART Boards to raise the awareness of the capabilities of Floating Tools and SMART Notebook when used in conjunction with a SMART Board or PodiumTRANSCRIPT
SMART Boards for the K8 Classroom
Jeremy AndersonManager of Academic Computing
Agenda
Introduction to SMART Boards
Overview of components & software
General uses
Demonstrations
Group Brainstorm
Resources
Debrief
Outcomes
By the end of this session you will be able to:
1. Describe a SMART Board and list its basic functions.
2. Identify SMART Notebook and SMART Inking and at least two uses of each.
3. Apply your knowledge of SMART Board functions and software to design a hypothetical “SMART” activity.
What is a SMART Board?
SMART BoardProjector
Computer
Interactive whiteboard
Do not use dry erase markers
Pens & EraserFour pen colors
Eraser
Pen colors can be customized in the SMART software.
Control PanelTurn on/off the projector
Switch inputs
What applications are there & what do they do?
Floating ToolsTools appear on side of screen when computer started.
Toolbar can be customized.
Mainly for “quick and dirty” inking
Mouse
Pen 1
Pen 2
Highlighter
Eraser
Right Click
SMART Notebook
Keyboard
Screenshot*
Calibrate*
Settings
Floating Tools – Draw
PowerPoint
Website
Image
Paint
Word document
ANYTHING!
SMART NotebookStandalone software that must be launched.
Mainly for making a collection of interactive objects, exercises, etc.
Must save notebook.
SMART Notebook – Interact
Fill in the blank
Drag and drop
Rearrange
Measure
Activity
Gallery
Let’s Demo!Who wants to volunteer?
Basic Features – Floating Tools
Orient
Finger as mouse
Pen
Highlight
Eraser
Screen capture
Click
Basic Features – Notebook
Ink, text, shapes
Insert image
Fill in the blank
Drag and drop / Rearrange
Measure
Save & Export
Let’s Demo!Sample Activities
Intermediate Features – Notebook
Activity Builder
Gallery Essentials
Lesson Activity Toolkit
Brainstorm!Lightning Round
As Groups
Get into groups of 3-5 and brainstorm some lessons or activities where you could use the SMART Board. On your group poster paper:
1. List a few activity ideas.2. Pick one idea and draw the activity with 2 or 3 rough sketches3. Label the software – Floating Tools or Notebook4. Summarize the activity in 2 or 3 sentences
Circulate to review the products of at least 2 other groups
Debrief
3 things you learned2 ways you can apply your learning1 question you still have
3… 2… 1…
Questions?
Thank you!