This document provides an overview of training for using an interactive whiteboard. It begins with basic setup and use, including connecting wires, calibration, using pens and erasers, and the toolbar. More advanced topics covered include setting up files and folders, using tools like shapes and attachments, and specific applications for subjects like math. The document recommends practice and references additional online resources and tutorials. It concludes with which teaching standards are addressed through use of the interactive whiteboard.

1. Smart Board TrainingDigital OasisFebruary 2010

2. Beginners and Refresher What are the basic needs when using the interactive whiteboard?Setting it up the wires and the connectionsCalibration/OrientationAccess to the pens and erasersUsing the Tool BarMore complex skills

3. Setting it up the wires and the connectionsWhy should we know this?

4. CalibrationNeeds to be done at least each time you log onto the system to use it e.g. once a day

5. Access to the pens and erasersIt is important to understand when you remove a object from the tray- the board assumes you are using it

6. The main Tool bar

7. Having the tool bar available - continued

8. Self-training and revisionTo continue your own training it is useful if you get time to play on the Smartboard TM for yourself and this will help you get more confident.It will also help you to consider where it is appropriate to include this application in your lessonhttp://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/material.aspCheck out the Notebook software 10 dropdown to look at ‘What’s new in Notebook 10’Lesson activities - http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activities/Notebook+Activities/default.htmhttp://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activities/Notebook+Activities/Correlated+Search+us.htm

9. Come up and use the toolbar to do somethingMaybe access the InternetUsing the toolsIf you make a mistake, normally you can click the undo or re-click the icon you clicked originally Please noteSave normally, But not to the C drive, onto school shared drive as this will back up correctly

10. Ensure the file type is correct e.g. 2007

11. Give it a sensible name which others can understand- so you can share resources e.g. Sm1_Gd7_PlantsAttachments, Shapes, Sound and VideoRecording sound and video may be useful for a starter activity or to round off what has occurred during a lessonClick the Properties tab to format shapes, objects and textClick the Attachments tab to add hyperlinks to or attachments from other software applications to the file.Click the Gallery tab to access collections of SMART’s custom pages, clip art, Adobe® Flash® animations, audio and video you can add to the Notebook file.Click the Page Sorter tab to allow you to see a thumbnail image of each page in the Notebook file, navigate to a different page, create page groups or reorder the pages.

12. Maths IconsAuto-sum functionIrregular Shape CreatorRegular Shape CreatorCompassTable creator-can create graphsGraph wizardTI Calculator – like a graphic calculator