SMART Boards TrainingLisa RusczykMultimedia Technician Academic Technologyhttp://www.lhup.edu/acadtech

Why should you learn how to use a SMART Board?Research study results documenting the impact of electronic whiteboards on teaching and learning Teachers' Perceptions Regarding the Use of the Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Instruction Findings: Interactive and collaborative qualities of board use were regarded as important reasons for using the equipment. Full report available athttp://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper6.asp Teacher Perceptions Findings: "All staff who used the Whiteboard were extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities of the technology and a lot were inspired to use ICT more in their lessons and were given confidence by the fact that the Whiteboard was reliable and easy to use." Full report available athttp://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/pubs/smartboard.htmWhat is uniquely contributed by the interactive whiteboard? In other words, what teaching and learning benefits cannot be achieved with a large display alone? Findings: "The interactive whiteboard is an effective medium for teacher input to the whole class, and for reviewing the lesson. The teacher is able to present from the front, and is better positioned to observe pupils' response. ... [It is ] an effective support for teacher-led group work Full report available athttp://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/whiteboardsGains in Self-Efficacy: Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Special Education Classrooms E/BD adolescent social behavior (limited study) Findings: "In the academic setting, they yielded significant increases in their self-esteem, appropriate peer relations, and overall self worth." Full report available at http://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper2.asp

How can I use the SMART Board in my classroom?Elevates Student EngagementEnhances LearningDecreases Difficulty of ExplainingStimulates Different Learning StylesIncreases Long Term Information Retention

Topics CoveredOrienting the Smart BoardTouch, Write and Save OptionsInk Aware for Microsoft Office Using PPT software on the SMART Board

Orienting the SMART BoardPress and hold the keyboard and the mouse button on the SMART Board at the same time. Press the center target with your pointer finger and release.

Touch, Write and Save OptionsView the touch save and write options

Ink AwareUnderstand the 3 buttons Insert drawling as image Insert drawling as text Add image to notebook software

Notebook SoftwareGreat for creating PDFs to link to your eCollege or eCompanion Pages

To Download Notebook Software to your computerGo to Start> Computer> StaffappsOpen the SMART 10 folderDouble click NotebookSoftwareSetupAdd the product key which is in the same folder

Using PowerPointUse the forward and back buttons on the screenAnnotate your slidesCapture and add to notebook software with original and new writing

Common ErrorsMake sure you put down the marker before picking up the eraserDo not use white board markers on the white board Put down one marker before selecting another. All items must be in the tray before using your finger as a pointerWhen using your finger as a pointer do not touch the screenDon’t stand in front of the projector

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