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SMART Board Tutorials - Videos
Use the videos below as you learn to use SMART Notebook. Each video will teach some basic functions of SMART Notebook. > >
 * Tutorial #1 - This session provides an introductory overview of SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. By deconstructing an existing SMART Notebook lesson, you’ll learn various lesson creation techniques and gain an understanding of the software’s user interface and basic functionality.
 * Tutorial #2 - This session builds on the previous training session //Introduction to SMART Notebook Part I: Software Basics// by taking an in-depth look at managing and customizing content and resources in SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. You’ll learn how to manage Gallery content, create and add themes and link objects to other resources.
 * Tutorial #2 -How to use the SMART Board with the Internet.


 * Other video tutorials can be found on the Resources and Training page of the SMART website. Just look for the ones that say video and click on the link.

Download the Software
SMART Notebook software is on all class laptops and on the computers/laptops on the second floor. If you prefer to work from home you can install a trial version of Notebook software to use for 30 days. The link below will take you to the site to download.
 * [|Notebook Software]

Helpful Resources
Below are three resources that might be helpful to you as you learn to use SMART Notebook. Into to SMART Notebook - This is the file that was used in class to demonstrate in case you want to play with any of those activities in a hands on environment.

SMART Notebook Tutorial - This is a PDF version of many of the skills that are shown in the videos above for those of you who prefer written instructions.

Smart Exchange Website This is a great resource where you can find Notebook files others have created.

Project Details

 * Requirements for SMART Notebook project
 * Groups of 2
 * Introduction Page
 * Topic
 * Audience
 * Creators
 * Table of Contents Page
 * Activity/Standards Page(s)
 * Explanation of each activity
 * Two or three standards addressed by each activity
 * Activity Pages
 * Educational Value
 * Match Standards
 * Cited properly if ideas are not your own
 * Good examples of student participation and whole class instruction (not teacher centered)
 * Visual links using screen capture
 * Activity 1: Link to an online interactive site that could be used on a SMART Board
 * Activity 2: Use a SMART Notebook interactive template to create an activity for your students
 * Activity 3: Create a unique activity for your students; it can incorporate interactive tools like a calculator, but it must also contain content you have created
 * Activity 4: SMART Board activity created by someone else, you can edit it but must cite them

> Click on the PDF below to view the detailed project guidelines sheet: >
 * Project due June 25, in drop box and on wiki
 * SMART Notebook Project

Project Examples
I know it sometimes helps to see what others have done for a project so below are some examples of projects by previous students. Please do not copy their ideas but instead use them for inspiration of the creative activities you can create with SMART Notebook.