SMARTBoard

Grades K-4 Math Science English Language Arts || == Content Resources == Social Studies Global Languages Multiple Application ||
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= General Information Page = For information related to specific teaching areas, use the links under Content Resources at the upper right.
 * Essential background on the SMART Board**

=**The SMART Board**= The SMART Board is a touch-sensitve interactive white board manufactured by SMART Technologies Incorporated, based in Canada.

Website for SMART Board Information and Notebook Software Downloads
SMART Technologies - [|www.smarttech.com] Note: A teacher with a SMART Board may legally download and install the Notebook software on his or her home computer.

**Keeping the SMART Board Notebook Software Up-to-Date**
To update the software from within the installed Notebook software, select **Help menu > Check for updates....**

**Keeping the Touch Sensitivity Properly Oriented (Aligned)**
Simultaneously press and hold the On-Screen Keyboard button and the Right Mouse button on the Pen Tray to initiate the orientation process.

**Getting Started with Operating the SMART Board**
--Use your finger as a mouse. --Use a tap as the equivalent of a mouse click. --For text entry, use the On-Screen Keyboard. --For one means to perform a Right Click, press and hold on the board for 2 or 3 seconds.

=Two Basic Modes=

Common Actions
--Controlling general computer activities (visiting Web sites, creating word processing documents, etc.) --Anotating with the Floating Toolbar

Interactivity on the Web
Interactive Websites - List of Web locations that offer interactive educational features

Common Actions
--Creating visuals (text, annotations, shapes, etc.) on blank presentation pages --Working with prepared presentation pages

**Creating Your Own Engaging Lesson Activities**
--Notebook Gallery --Lesson Activity Toolkit

SMART Exchange Website for Ready-Made Notebook Lessons
[|Smart Exchange] - Search for downloadable lessons and connect with other teachers.

Notebook Lessons from Other Sources
Longwood Central School District - New York SMART Board Notebook Search Engine - Search engine optimized to find SMART Board notebook files on the Web
 * [|Scholastic]**

=Miscellaneous=

Teachers Teaching with the SMART Board
[|Naperville Schools] [|Rolla Schools]

SmartTech Training Center
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**Templates**
TEQ - Educator Resource Center

**Mulitple Content and Grade Level Resources**

 * Interactive Internet Resources
 * ETC - Educational Technology Center, Georgia Dept of Education
 * Indian Lane Elementary - Links to other sites for lessons, and files that can be used
 * Lee's Summit School District - []
 * Kenton County School District (Kentucky) - []
 * Blog - []
 * Whiteboard Tools

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