Interactive Classroom

SMART Wrap-up and upcoming classes

2011-02-17T12:02:00.001-05:00

I hope everyone is feeling more confident using the SMART Board and SMART Notebook.
Many of you were able to successfully use download helper (add-on for Firefox) to download a YouTube video and insert into the SMART Notebook. If you need to review the steps are linked in the previous post, under session three.

Upcoming Class - Glogster EDU - http://edu.glogster.com/
1. March 1st, 8th, 14th and April 5th.
- Glogster Overview Link to YouTube for an overview
- Create your account *Make sure you used the EDU site http://edu.glogster.com/
- Installations required Flip Cameras, (PC moviemaker XP), Webcams / ipevo document camera and skype

In March when we start the class I will post more information on my blog at
http://techdi.blogspot.com under the Glogster Tab

2. Learn about Social Networking and Web 2.0 (April - May)
Dates: April 26th, May 3rd, 10th and 17th.

I will continue to post information to the blog for the class.

Session #3 - Wednesday - February 16th

2011-02-15T16:23:00.006-05:00

I created this word cloud using Tagxedo using the words from the blog.
I was able to use the words from the class blog and pick from several shapes.
Note: I did have to download some software from the website in order to make the image.

Assignment for Session #3 (Wednesday February 16th)

1. Create two basic lessons using the features covered in session 1 2.

2. Use the the LAT (Lesson Activity Toolkit) for an interactive activity.

3. Other Options reviewed in session 2 (SMART Recorder /pull tabs).

4. Explore the SMART Exchange and locate a notebook lesson for
your class.

5. Interactive Websites and SMART training videos

6. Practice using the SMART Board in your classroom.

Other Topics to be covered:- Download YouTube videos as Flash files and Insert in Notebook

Watch how to add Firefox Video dowload helper (video, must be installed by system admin)
If you have you Firefox and the download helper installed you can download videos to incorporate into your notebook. Save to a folder and from the SMART NoteBook Insert Menu -- Flash Video File.

Another option using Internet Explorer and Zamzar which will allow you to download a video (wth lots of different formats). Go to the site, click on the download tab enter the url of a video, pick .flv and your email address and click convert. You will be notified in email when the video is ready.

Here is an example of a Youtube Video on SMART http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U05WeXPGlk

In the Notebook, click on the Insert Menu and Flash VIDEO file.

Topics for Session 3

Level 2 Book

1. Skype (download http://www.skype.com ) test on your home computer
Note: district tech support will need to install (along with a webcam)
2. SMART Document Camera (tab in blog)

- 101 Ways K-12 Teachers Use Document Cameras
3. Linking, Attachements and My Content
4. Recording

5. Floating Toolbar (Inkaware / Office)
6. Sharing of lessons created from session 2
7. Hands-on and questions

Other resources
- SMARTboard Revolution Ning http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/
- SMART Training Videos http://www.smarttech.com/us/Resources/Training/Training+Search

Have a great week!

Session #2 - Wednesday February 9th

2011-02-07T16:48:00.000-05:00

Session 2 - Learner Level 2
Review Setup (check Gallery, LAT/Flash)

Best Practices and tools
- Smart Exchange (Effective Lesson activities)

Stucturing and Organizing Lessons
- (Lesson Activity ToolKit Video and pdf)

Adding style to lesson activities
- Review Office ink Aware

Build a Notebook lesson in class.
Assign a Notebook lesson for Session 3 (Feb. 16th)
- Building Interactive lessons activities
- Integrating rich meida into lesson activities

Other:

SMART Document Camera Education

Slate

Tutorial: Using the SMART Slate - (Flash file – 3.3 MB)

Download (YouTube video using zamzar or firefox as .flv)

SMART Board Workshop - February 5th 2011 (Maynard) Session #1 Full Day

2011-02-04T18:41:00.001-05:00

SMART Notebook software 10
Getting Started A summary of what’s new in SMART Notebook 10 materials.

A two Minute Tutorial Tutorial: SMART Notebook Software Basics
View each tutorial individually, or Watch the entire 30-minute overview  (Download Flash file – 113 MB).

SMART Notebook software 10 - Getting Started
Tutorial 1: Activation (See your district coodinator for the number)
Tutorial 2: Finding What You Need
Tutorial 3: The Ink Layer
Tutorial 4: Managing Pages
Tutorial 5: The Properties Tab
Tutorial 6: The Lesson Activity Toolkit
Tutorial 7: New Tools in SMART Notebook 10

The new 800 series board

Note: When connecting your laptop (Dell) to the board/projector you may be prompted to Press FN F8 key in order to have your image appear on the SMART Board. The first time you connect the USB cable to the SMART Board you will be prompted to install the driver. You should see a green light on your board.

Your Tech support department will download the Gallery and Lesson Activity Toolkit (with Flash) to your local laptop.

Refer to Learn Workbook Level 1 - Agenda (Session 1)
- Getting Started
- Basics for SMART NoteBook Software
- Objectis in the SMART Notebook Software
- Creating Interactive Lessons
- Other Quick Overview
   - (Lesson Activity ToolKit Video and pdf) Test installation/Flash
   - SMART Exchange (locate lessons and ideas for your classroom)
   - (Note: Skip Ink Aware with Office until Session Two)

Note: Before Session 2 (Wed Feb 9th)
Tech Support - Download (Gallery, not on network drive) install LAT w/Flash
Review 30 Minute Overview (download)

SMART Website downloads for Day One

2010-08-24T16:34:00.001-04:00

Welcome - Links for the class.

1. HES Survey
2.  SMART Response 2010
3. Notebook 10 - (SMART Board only download)
3. PRISM Converter for Flip Camera - Convert video files to FLV
    http://www.nchsoftware.com/prism/index.html
4. Record your voice - MP3 My MP3 Recorder - Records MP3
    http://www.mp3mymp3.com/

SMART Notebook lesson activities

2010-08-19T14:20:00.000-04:00

Presentations

Other
SMART Notebook lesson activities

Take advantage of thousands of SMART Notebook lesson activities for your classroom.
View all Browsing curriculum standards (Massachusetts) and more
http://exchange.smarttech.com/curriculum.html

Teacher-created lesson activities

Discover teacher-created lesson activities, best practices, and tips and tricks for SMART Notebook software.

SMART Love of Learning

2010-08-18T15:43:00.001-04:00

Check out the SMART Love of Learning

Visit the SMART Love of Learning site at http://www.smartloveoflearning.com/
SMART Video
1. http://www.youtube.com/smartloveoflearning
2. http://www.youtube.com/smartloveoflearning#p/a/u/1/bEX0FwiAzAY

Join one of the Facebook groups, which can be found here: Become a FAN!
USA: www.facebook.com/smartloveoflearning

Have you explored all the links in the Resources for Educators
http://www.harveyshomepage.com/Harveys_Homepage/Utilities.html
http://download.cnet.com/The-Hat/3000-2132_4-10074565.html
http://www.globalclassroom.org/ecell00/javamath.html
http://www.ict.oxon-lea.gov.uk/whiteboards.html

Interactive Sites and SMART Exchange

2010-08-16T21:54:00.001-04:00

Interactive Sites

Continents http://www.kbears.com/continents.html
US Maps Puzzle http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-puzzle.html
Interactive Games http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
Interactive Websites http://www.teacherled.com/all-interactive-whiteboard-resources/
Jackson Pollock *paint brushes http://www.jacksonpollock.org/

Online Collaboration

SMART Exchange http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0 find more lessons and idea
Teachers Hub http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Teachers+Hub/default.htm
SMART Board Revolution ning http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/

Session One - SMART Interactive Classroom

2010-08-16T21:32:00.001-04:00

A review of Topics Covered in Session One

SMART Notebook software 10 Basics - Overview of the Notebook software interface
Link to Site with Tutorials for review
http://www.smarttech.com/us/Resources/Training/Training+Search
Notebook Basics Learning Resource (PDF 1 MB)English

Tutorial: SMART Notebook Software Basics (Flash file - 1.4MB)
Toolbars Windows
Collecting and Sharing Content - Windows
Tutorial: The Notebook Gallery (Flash file - 2.1MB)
Tutorial: Objects in Notebook Software (Flash file - 2.4MB)
Working with Gallery Collections - Windows
Tutorial: The Page Sorter (Flash file - 2.1MB)
Populating a Notebook File
Using My Content English

SMART Notebook software 10 The Lesson Activity Toolkit 2.0

The recently updated Lesson Activity Toolkit is a Gallery collection of customizable tools and templates, including activities, games and graphics, and tools that you can use to create professional-looking, interactive and engaging lessons.

The Lesson Activity Toolkit (PDF - 251kb)
Video English_ (download )

Summer 2010 - Teaching in the Interactive Classroom

2010-08-13T13:49:00.001-04:00

SMART Notebook software 10 Getting Started
A summary of what’s new in SMART Notebook 10.
SMART Notebook software 10 Getting Started
A summary of what’s new in SMART Notebook 10.
View each tutorial individually, or Watch the entire 30-minute overview. http://www.smarttech.com/us/Resources/Training/Training+Search

SMART Notebook software 10 - Getting Started
Tutorial 1: Activation
Tutorial 2: Finding What You Need
Tutorial 3: The Ink Layer
Tutorial 4: Managing Pages
Tutorial 5: The Properties Tab
Tutorial 6: The Lesson Activity Toolkit
Tutorial 7: New Tools in SMART Notebook 10

Tutorial: What’s New in Notebook 10 – A 30-Minute Overview (Flash file – 113 MB) English

Update Presentation using SlideShare and YouTube

2009-09-15T17:15:00.001-04:00

You can now add YouTube Video to your SlideShare Presentation. Here is my updated presentation.

Teaching In The Interactive Classroom With SMART Boards

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Use Online Video in Your Classroom

2009-09-15T10:12:00.000-04:00

Article from edutopia
Use Online Video in Your Classroom
How teachers can bring the best of YouTube to your students.
Online Interactivity for Educators: A Teacher's Tour of YouTube
Pay Attention v4
Three years, 20+ million online views, and many, many face-to-face showings later, the Did You Know? (Shift Happens by Karl Fisch/Scott McLeod) video still is going strong.
Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8

Presentations and a few challenges

2009-09-09T09:41:00.000-04:00

It was great seeing all of you yesterday. I will continue to post updated information about SMARTBoards on this site over the next few weeks. The new SMART Exhange site is now ready, I have posted a link and video below.

I also wanted to give you a few challenges as you continue to work on your SMARTBoards.

In the Gallery search pull to target
Video link http://downloads.smarttech.com/media/education/lessonactivitytoolkit/ClozeProcedure.mov

I am also searching the best way to get videos convereted to flash files to work in the notebook.

I am experimenting with my Flip Camera and will post some of your lessons online for you to view and I will send you the link. Here is one example

I will be teaching a course this month for MESPA http://www.mespa.org/professional/calendar.html Brochure...
Learning Without Boundaries: Introduction to Web 2.0 –
A blended learning course (four face to face after school sessions with 28 hours of intervening online activities)
Dates Dates: September 23, October 21, November
18, and December 16, 2009
Time: 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Registration Begins: 3:00 pm
Register by: September 14, 2009

New SMART Exchange Site is ready

2009-09-09T09:11:00.000-04:00

http://www.exchange.smarttech.com/index.html

Watch a guided tour

Pictures from class

2009-08-30T12:10:00.001-04:00

SMARTBoard Presentations

Day 4 - Thursday Agenda

2009-08-26T16:11:00.000-04:00

Agenda
8:00-8:15 Coffee
8:15-9:00 Classroom practice with SMARTBoard and Assignment 2.
K-3 Interactive sites http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html

Afternoon
Media Center Review
Evaluations
Final Project/Assignment
- NEXT CLASS - Tuesday Septemter 8th (3:30-6:00 pm)
Assignment (Curriculum night presentation and unit or lesson for September)
* Curriculum Evening, Lesson/Unit for September
results

Day 3 - Wednesday Agenda

2009-08-25T20:35:00.000-04:00

Morning Session
8:00-9:00 Library Media Center / Coffee -- Review daily agenda
* Fall date (5 hours online and three hour review at HES Tues 9/15.
9:00-9:30 Practice using SMARTBoard in your classroom and post any issues in the class chat/back channel http://www.chatzy.com/869116438308,
The vendor will be in today to address any problems. Practice using Interactive Sites and NoteBook.
9:30-11:30 Computer Lab
- More NoteBook Training (SMART Recorder and Tools)
- NoteBook presentation from conference on network folder *links to other schools
- SMART Response Demo with NoteBook

PM -
12:30-2:50 Assignment Two (see handout)
Hands-on Lab / Homework

2:50 Wrap-up and plans for
Thursday Day 4
8:00-8:15 - Coffee
8:15-9:00 - Practice connection in classroom and finish lesson

9:00-11:30 Classroom Tours and lessons
Lunch
*Homework for Thursday
Homework (pick two) Continue your Professional Development .....
1. Join the SMART Exchange and login. Locate a lessone and download.
2. iTunes installed on your laptops.
Go to the iTunes Store and search Smartboards and subsribe to "Teaching with SMARTBoards. A list of vide podcast will appear find on of interest and click on Get Epidoe. (tip, select a short video if you are using wireless. This may work better outside of school.
3. Go to the SMARTTech site or YouTube and locate training topics on the SMARTBoard.

Begn to plan final project for Septemter 15th, we will review in class on Thursday.
* Curriculum Evening, Lesson/Unit for September

A few more Interactive Sites ...
http://www.mathplayground.com/wordproblems.html
http://www.teacherled.com/all-interactive-whiteboard-resources/

Day 2 SMART Class @HES

2009-08-25T07:09:00.001-04:00

Day 2 - AM 8:00-11:45 Review
1. Laptop wireless connection for Internet
2. Add network printer
3. Video Review (30 Minute) *proxy server off
- Ink Aware and Notebook
4. Practice using the Notebook
- More features (pull tabs, spinnter and more LAT)
5. Class Backchannel http://www.chatzy.com/869116438308
6. Tips on downloading YouTube video using zamzar and insert into NoteBook

PM/Afternoon 12:30-3:00
7. Lesson Creation 12:30-1:30
Assignment - Partner with someone in class
Sample SMARTBoard Teacher Rubric
- Create three-five slides sing techniques covered in class.
- Save to network location
- Print
- Test SMARTBoard in your class and monitor the chatsy
8. SMART Airliner pdf
9. Share your lesson in lab on SMARBoard (2:00-3:00)
Folder on shared drive (enter your lastname and notebook name).
Tip Close out of the presentation to open on the shared drive.

Teaching in the Interactive Classroom

2009-08-22T19:00:00.000-04:00

Teaching In The Interactive Classroom With S M A R Tboards

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Video Contest Postings for SMARTboards

2009-08-22T18:49:00.001-04:00

Winner

Another Video from the contest
Students from Wyoming Valley West High School Plymouth PA promote SMARTboards with a parody of the well known Macintosh commercials.

Day 5

2009-08-20T21:33:00.000-04:00

Summary

Day 4 Review

2009-08-20T14:52:00.000-04:00

Review of Notebook Lessons
AM - Presentation
PM - Demonstration of the Smart Response System (aka clickers) video

More links for training materials on Smart Response, Document Camera and Airliner

New Product "SMART Notebook Math" now in Beta

Teaching and learning math with SMART Notebook software is now easier, more interactive and, of course, more fun.

That's because the SMART Notebook Math Tools beta is now available to download. SMART Notebook Math Tools extends the capabilities of SMART Notebook software with a dynamic set of math-specific tools and features, so when you create and explore lessons on your SMART Board interactive whiteboard, you only need one application.

SMART new 600i integrated board

2009-08-19T13:57:00.000-04:00

A quick overview of the new integrated SMART 600i board

Using the Control Panel on the new SMART Board 6001 control panel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vC2_14wd8&feature=related

Day 2 Review and Day 3 - Wed online assignment

2009-08-18T11:47:00.001-04:00

Day 2 Review and Wed online assignment
1. Class Blog (Chatzy… post occasionally) – visit the class wiki
2. Lesson Planning and Delivery with Notebook pdf file
Use the SMART Notebook to make 3 or 4 pages on a topic you will use in the fall
- Lesson Activity Toolkit V2 Videos (matching, vortex, etc)
- Pull tab
- Get inspired World Teachers' Day Videos
3. Review the SMART notebook videos in Youtube or TeacherTube
Review links on the Lesson Activity Toolkit or any other links on the SMART site
4. SmartTech Website find two lessons and activities that you can use in your classroom
5. Interactive Websites … explore a few in the wiki and/or find a few to share
with the class
6. Thursday am .. Share back ….

Optional
7. iTunes (download) Podcast download SMARTboard podcast
- blog link to Teaching with SMARTboards
8. I will post a link to SMARTboard blogs, and SMARTboard Ning
9. Join the SMART Exchange find more lessons and idea

Note - Math software for middle school http://www.aegom.com/us_index.htm
Explore and enjoy!

Summer Course - Teaching in the Interactive Classroom

2009-08-16T21:25:00.000-04:00

Gearing up to teach a SMART Board class this week. Updating the links on the class wiki. The SMART website has been reorganized.
Course Description
Day One Agenda (Tentative)
1. Newly updated Class wiki http://interactiveclassroom.pbworks.com/FrontPage *newly updated
2.new SMART website with new materials as of summer 2009
http://smarttech.com/Trainingcenter/material.asp
3. Software Downloads http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Support/Downloads/default.htm
4. Day 1 Review of Notebook - 30 minute video of SMART Notebook
5. Lesson Activity Toolkit
6. Online lessons
http://www.education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activities/default.htm
7. Interactive Websites (states, clocks and more) see wiki
8. Class backchannel link http://www.chatzy.com/573974795894
9. Post a comment to the class blog (google account)
10. Lab time
11. Social Networking Site. Ning http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/
12. Follow SMART on Twitter http://twitter.com/smart_tech

NECC ISTE Vision

2009-07-16T10:48:00.000-04:00

My summer Professiona Development, viewing ISTE Vision from NECC. A collection of great PD sessions.

Watching Scott McLeod
ISTE Vision- Effective Leadership in an Era of Disruptive Innovation
Blog http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/

Tammy Worcester - Technology Tips for Teachers. NECC handouts. Using Today's Meet for backchannel/chat room.

Jackson Pollack interactive website

2009-07-10T13:15:00.000-04:00

Try this

Jackson Pollock by Miltos Manetasgreat free widgetsWidgetbox

FSC - SMARTboard Workshop and/or Graduate Class

2009-04-15T15:02:00.000-04:00

Fitchburg State College
SMARTBoard Workshop and teaching in the Interactive Classroom
Semester: Summer II 2009
Course Dates: 7/13/09 - 7/17/09
Course Times: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg State College
Registration & Fee Payment
Students must register and pay for the course prior to 7/14/2009. Students will need the above schedule number and course number to register. Instruct all potential students to print the registration form to fax or mail it in. More course information may be found at www.fsc.edu/cps . Forms with missing or incorrect information may be returned and delay processing time.

FSC Contact - Tracy L. McGrath email - tmcgrat3@fsc.edu
Center for Professional Studies
Fitchburg State College
160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone (978) 665-3636

Please share with colleagues.

Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices

2009-03-22T10:06:00.000-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSehFV98TY&feature=player_embedded
Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices
Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSehFV98TY&feature=player_embedded
Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices, a new video public service announcement launched today from the Pearson Foundation and The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), spotlights students as they share their thoughts on the power of technology in their daily lives, from video production equipment to laptops to cell phones.

Using the SMART Board this week?

2009-03-08T21:17:00.001-04:00

Please post a comment later in the week and share what new techniques you tried in your classroom. Did taking the course help you increase your ability to integrate the SMART board in the classroom?

Have a great week!

In Search Of Answers, Teachers Turn To Clickers - NPR

2009-03-08T10:39:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone enjoyed the clicker presentation yesterday. Below is the NPR article/audio we discussed in class.

In Search Of Answers, Teachers Turn To Clickers : NPRMar 2, 2009 ... Teachers say the clickers are improving the quality of education ...
In Search Of Answers, Teachers Turn To Clickers
by Dan Bobkoff http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101343866&ft=1&f=1019Listen Now [7 min 45 sec] add to playlist

Read the All Tech Considered blog for more on how clickers and other technology are being used in the classroom.
All Things Considered, March 2, 2009 · Teachers know the blank stare. It can be hard to know what students are absorbing in class. Well, technology to the rescue.

More teachers are equipping their classrooms with little keypads — often called clickers — that let students instantly, and anonymously, answer questions. Teachers say the clickers are improving the quality of education by measuring how engaged students are in the material they are learning.

Here is a link to the Fitchburg State College presentation on clickers.
http://www.fsc.edu/ctl/ideas.cfm

Session Six - Assignment

2009-03-07T15:03:00.000-05:00

Assignment
1.Firefox (and downloadhelper) download a YouTube/TeacherTube video and insert into Notebook (60 sec tech - from class) OR IE zamzar
2. itunes – podcasts (smartboard, and a few others) listen/watch *blog /subscribe in itunes (Elementary teachers - Bob Sprankle Elem K-4 Blog/Podcasts... you may find interesting...
3. Assessment - “if” senteo --- online pull down a Senteo lesson … or create one
4. Explore three interactive websites….
5. Recording … SMART Recorder
6. Skype

REQUIRED
7. ** Practice ….required 3 notebook pages …. And ** Practice using the SMARTboard
8. ** Watch the class blog
9. ** PICK 2 items (1-6)

Great SMART School links and Senteo

2009-03-06T19:14:00.000-05:00

Assessment with the Senteo's
The Senteo interactive response system includes handheld wireless remotes (or clickers), a receiver and powerful assessment software that allows you to http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/Senteo/

Feature - Sento Clickers Student Response System: Wondering how to use the new Senteo clickers that have arrived in your school? This clip demonstrates how quickly and easily the Senteos can be integrated into SMART Notebook 10.0. Senteo questions can be created before the students are in class, or "on the fly" for instant feedback on student comprehension. Watch teachers discuss ...

More links to extensive lessons and links
http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smartlessons.htm

Using SlideShare to Post Presentations

2009-03-02T13:26:00.000-05:00

Have you heard of SlideShare? SlideShare http://www.slideshare.net/
SlideShare is a way to share and find presentations. You can then embedded the code. Here is a thought provoking presentations on IWB's (Interactive White Boards) and Interaction. Use the controls under the window to navigate.

Using Smart Boards For Higher Level Thinking Skills

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Although this class is focusing on SMART Boards, I am modeling Web 2.0 tools (blogs, youtube/teachertube, slideshare, etc) as tool that teaching and learning. This way the materails are online, at your finger tips for you to use in class.

Snow Day! SMART Blogs, White Papers and more -- Readings

2009-03-02T11:17:00.000-05:00

Can you believe yet another snow day? If you were using a blog with a class this would be a way to extend your teaching outside of the school day! Here are a few links to teachers using SMART Boards and blogging about their lessons. These blogs and White Papers are a great way extend your learning even after the course ends.
1. SMART Board Lessons Podcast: PDTOGO http://pdtogo.com/smart/
Teachers Ben Hazzard and Joan Badger produce a weekly podcast on using the SMART Board in the classroom. They cover a wide range of topics in their show, and the archives are organized by subject area. Since these are audio shows, busy teachers can listen in the car or on their ipods while doing other things.
2.Teacher LED: This site provides teaching resources for interactive whiteboards. According to the site, these resources “allow the teacher to explain, demonstrate and provide examples to further the students’ understanding of the lesson. By not circumventing the teacher’s role… they allow the teacher to provide as much instruction and examples as he/she deems necessary at an appropriate pace.” Most of the resources are math-related, but there are also some English and geography resources.
3. Using the SMART Board to Teach Engaging Lessons: This video podcast covers many of the SMART Board tools, including Smart Notebook 10. While it has a math emphasis, there are useful resources for all teachers.
4. Great K-3 Sites for Using the SMART Board: This is a collection of SMART Board resources from Julie Thompson for teachers of early elementary students.
5. Engaging Learners the SMART Board Way: This workshop takes learners through interactive SMARTboard activities, an overview of the Notebook software, 12 ideas for using the boards in class, and various curricular resources for the core content areas.
6. SMART Board, AirLiner, and Senteo Activities: This site has a number of activities that you can download and use in your classroom. Lots of great short videos. They also accept submissions, so you can contribute your ideas, too.
7. All-interactive-whiteboard-resources/

White Papers on SMART Boards

Have fun exploring!

Formative Assessment - SMART Review

2009-03-01T16:57:00.000-05:00

Here is the SMART Board review that we did together in class. To take online enter your name (pw smart). We discussed in class the importance of formative assessment. While many teachers are highly focused on tests, it is important to consider that we can build in many opportunities to assess how students are learning and then use this information to make beneficial changes in instruction. This diagnostic use of assessment to provide feedback to teachers and students over the course of instruction is called formative assessment.. This online quiz is an example of using a formative assessment tool. Pro Profs/Quiz School: allows you to create & find free online quizzes for learning or fun. Online Quiz maker for your classroom, they also have several othe components, such as flash cards and more. Learn more www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/ .

You can build assessments using the Lesson Activity Toolkit in the notebook or if you own "clickers" the Senteo's areintegrated into the Notebook and PowerPoint. For more information see the demo.

Below find the quiz reviwed in class.

SMART Board Review » Make Your Own Quiz

MCAS questions and Capture to the Notebook

2009-03-01T15:22:00.000-05:00

Here is an example demonstrated in class using the screen capture tool to get MCAS questions from the DOE Website into Notebook. I am using the SMART Recorder to record the steps, along with a microphone. I then uploaded the video to the blog. It takes a little while to buffer and play. I think I need some additional practice.

This is another great way to make math movies(or mathcasts) and upload them to a blog, wiki or portal for your students.

Here are a few addtional sites that already have math movies/mathcasts uploaded and theK-7 Mathcasts 500 Prject. There are sample K-16 using mathcast.

Last summer I saw a teacher and a group of students from California present on making math movies using tablets pc's and posting online http://www.mathtrain.com/.

You can use the SMART Recorder or Jing to capture anything you see on your computer screen and share it instantly...as an image or short movie. I particularly like this tool because you do not have to upload the file and it makes the embedded code to paste into the blog or wiki.

Aegom's Home - latest version of SMART’s award-winning Notebook software, Middle School Math for SMART Notebook consists of 200 exemplar Notebook lessons. ...purchase required.

Download YouTube and TeacherTube for NoteBook

2009-03-01T14:47:00.000-05:00

This is an optional exercise. If you would like to import Youtube/Teachertube videos as flash files into the Notebook. In class I showed the following video
SMART Boards in Belgium video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jOelYYjN_k. This is a video that I use when opening a SMART Board class, it shows students interacting with the SMART Board. I have the file downloaded so I can play even if the network is down. See below for techniques to download videos.

Option 1
Using Firexfox as your browser.You will need to installed downloadhelper for your browser prior to using. In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to download a video from youtube, teachertube, or any other flash video site to your computer, and then import it into your smarttech notebook software.
Option 2
Using Internet Explorer and Zamzar
You can use Zamzar (http://zamzar.com/) to request a download in various file formats, You will need to provide an email address and will be notified when the the file is ready. To use in noteblook (.flv for moviemaker or powerpoint .avi) will work.

There are two reasons to do this. First, so that you can cut down on transition time between showing a video and using your smartboard and if YouTube is blocked in your school you will have access to the file. The second reason is so that you will not have to see any of the other linked videos or advertisements on that particular video page. Please remember, that copyright policies need to be thought of when downloading copyrighted materials.

Session 3 Online - Review/Lab

2009-03-01T11:39:00.000-05:00

This is your opportunity to review material presented in class during session one and session two, focusing on the SMART Notebook, interactive websites and using the SMART Board.

Two-Minute Tutorials - Go to Two-Minute Tutorials
Review the quick, animated tutorials for the SMART Notebook software. http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/tutorials.asp

Review the online tutorials
1. Touch, Write and Save 10
2. Ink Aware (word and excel toolbar)
3. Notebook Software 10 Basics
4. Objects in Notebook Software 10
5. SMART Table Basics
6. The Notebook Software 10 Page Sorter
7. The Notebook Software 10 Gallery

You can also watch videos created by teachers and SMART’s staff on our YouTube and TeacherTube channels, and see how easy it is to use a SMART Board interactive whiteboard to create extraordinary moments in your classroom.

Then practice in the SMART Notebook and on the SMART board.

Lesson Activity Toolkit – Tips – Tricks – Activities and Videos
Video tutorials (9 videos)
You must have Adobe Flash Player installed to watch the tutorials.

Lesson Planning and Delivery with Notebook Software 10 (PDF 423 KB) In this exercise, you'll learn how to create lesson material with Notebook software and add interactive elements to get students involved when you present it in class.

Here is Notebook Software Activity Guide to help you develop creative and interactive lesson activities. Need more ideas … go to SMART Lesson Activities.

Explore Interactive Web sites and/or DVD/CD's on the SmartBoard and post a comment on your progress today.

I have also emailed this information, if you are unable to post to the blog, please reply to the email and let us know what you are working on.

Interactive Sites to use with the SMARTboard

2009-02-28T11:35:00.000-05:00

Elementary
Clocks- http://www.time-for-time.com/swf/myclox.swf
Continents http://www.kbears.com/continents.html
Rulers - http://www.rsinnovative.com/rulergame/index.html
Paint with http://www.jacksonpollock.org/
Magnetic Poetry online - http://www.magneticpoetry.com/kidspoetry/playonline.cfm
Pre-algebra http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/msmath_3_na/chapter_home.htm?cin=1
*recommended by Ann to work with her textbook. Checkout your textbook site!
All Interactive Whiteboard Resources
Post a comment with an interactive site that you use.

The Digital Learning Environment free conference -Thursday April 2, 2009

2009-02-28T10:06:00.000-05:00

Experience the power of cutting-edge education technologies at a unique interactive forum brought to you by HP and Intel Corporation **SMART is a partner in this conference and it relates to material covered in this class!
DATE: Thursday April 2, 2009 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Boston Marriott Newton2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466
To register, go to: http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/events/

The Digital Learning Environment event is a powerful one-day, hands-on experience that provides K-12 decision-makers with state-of-the-art curriculum–based technology solutions in model digital learning environments. You are invited to be a student for the day and experience authentic standards-based learning!
Join us to learn how technology-rich learning environments enhance students’ educational experiences and help them achieve greater success. You’ll leave with practical tools and strategies for effective technology and curriculum integration.

Science -Experience first hand the technologies that make physics, chemistry, biology and other science classes interactive and collaborative.
Math - Immerse yourself in technologies that engage students and help them learn and apply new skills and concepts in mathematics.
Language Arts - Discover how to enhance student achievement and encourage critical thinking with innovative educational tools and technologies.
Professional Development - Prepare for the future by learning how to introduce and support successful digital learning environments that encourage collaborative, student-centered learning

Using the SMART Document Camera

2009-02-28T09:35:00.000-05:00

Here is a video from TeacherTube on using the SMART Document Camera.

Post your comments.

Intel's convertible classmate PC and Conference April 2nd

2009-02-28T09:08:00.000-05:00

The convertible classmate PC is a fully functional laptop that can be converted from clamshell mode to a writing tablet with a variety of education-focused software applications designed to take advantage of this unique design (similar to your tablet pc's). The writing tablet is able to recognize handwriting, so notes are easily converted to digital letters and numbers. link
This is just another example of Intel’s long-term commitment to education.
* The Classmate will ship with the SMART suite .... press release

To purchase http://www.2gopc.com/
Learn more ... about 1:1 elearning http://www.ctlcorp.com/2go/classmate2_video/index.html
Here is a link with videos to learn more about the Classmatehttp://intelpr.feedroom.com/

Introduce yourself

2009-02-27T10:05:00.000-05:00

In order to comment in the class blog, please create a google account, verify in your email and then post a comment.

Please let me know your school, grade level, subject area and if you have access or own a SMARTboard and anything else you would like to share.

I have sent an email to all of you suggesting you check the blog and post a comment. I will also cover this in class if you are not familiar with blogs.

Students using the SMART Board
SMART Boards in Belgium video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jOelYYjN_k. This is a video that I use when opening a SMART Board class, it shows students interacting with the SMART Board. Later in the course I will show you how download videos and insert into your SMART Notebook.

Welcome to the Interactive Classroom

2009-02-26T19:43:00.000-05:00

This course is designed to introduce the digital interactive classroom. Participants will use the SMART interactive whiteboard and Notebook software to explore and create interactive lessons by content level.

This course will show teachers how to use the new Smart Senteo interactive response system that will be used as an assessment tool to support the classroom instruction. Other emerging technologies such as the tablet pcs, document cameras, classroom management software, ipods, and other web tools such as blogs and wikis will be used to support the interactive classroom.

SMART Overview Video

Note: This video is part of a YouTube playlist, when the video is completed there will be additional videos across the bottom of the screen. I will also add to the side of the blog as a Video Bar.