Smart Boards in the Classroom We will learn to: Physically connect the smartboard. Configure the smartboard software. Use the smartboard Use simple programs with the smartboard. Integrate Microsoft office with smartboard How to find quick lessons

Set-up Setting up the Smartboard Position the smartboard in your classroom You will need to set it up in front of your projector about 8-10 feet away Lock down the wheels by pushing the tabs down.

Adjusting Height To adjust the height of the smart board Pull out the two pins in the back, away from the center, sliding them into new pin holes at desired height

Software Smartboard software You must load this software before you can use the smartboard You can also load this software on your computer at home www.smarttech.com

Physical Connections Computer to Projector You will need a computer that is connected to a projector in order to use the smartboard Connect the computer using a vga cord

Physical Connections Smartboard to Computer To computer To Smartboard All you have to do is plug in your usb cord into a usb port on your computer and the other end into the smart board (looking at the smart board on the right hand side) To computer To Smartboard

Orient your smartboard You should orient your smartboard before each time that you use it. Orienting can be done by simultaneously pressing the Keyboard and Mouse buttons on the pen trayon the front of the smartboard (Next to the eraser) This will bring up a menu, push the align/orient button. This will bring up the orient screen. Push your finger on the centers of each of the crosshairs.

The cursor is not in line with the point that I am touching The cursor is not in line with the point that I am touching. How can I correct the alignment? Orienting the board will align the points of contact on the board with the cursor. Orientation is launched by clicking on the Orient link on the Start up Center menu, or by simultaneously pressing the Keyboard and Mouse buttons on the pen tray. You can use your finger or one of the pen tools to orient the SMART Board. Remember that orientation is based on point of release, the point at which you pick up your finger/pen.

What does a green blinking light on the smartboard indicate? The indicator light on the SMART Board reveals the status of the board. A solid green light indicates the SMART board is fully functional and ready to use. A solid red light indicates the SMART Board is receiving power but is not fully functional. This can indicate that the SMART software is not installed. A blinking green light indicates the SMART BoardService has not started. The service can take up to two minutes to start after log in when utilizing school computers. If the light keeps flashing green, the SMART BoardService can be started manually.

To start the SMART BoardService, complete the following steps: 1. Click on the Finder icon in the dock (usually the first one on the left). 
2. Click on Applications. 
3. Click on SMART Board Drivers. 
4. Double-click SMART BoardService. You will not see anything happen, except perhaps a brief flash. 
5. The indicator light should now be solid green.

How can I use the SMART software at home? The SMART software can be downloaded from SMART's website. Click on the link below to download the software at home. You will need the serial number of your SMART board to activate the Notebook software. Without a serial number, you can download the software for a 30 day trial. www.smarttech.com

Using your smartboard Pens Eraser All you have to do is pick up the color you want to use. Be careful, if you want to switch colors you first have to put the other color back in its tray. You may also use your finger/tennis ball for younger students instead of the pens Eraser Works the same as the pens You should go slowly however, it takes time to erase. You can also touch the eraser tray and erase with your hand.

Pens If you loose a pen, don’t worry. The pens are nothing but plastic. The sensor tells the computer what color of pen to use, simply touch the sensor with your finger and write on the board with your finger. Some teachers use sticky notes to cover the sensors.

Maintenance Tips Use Windex or Windex wipes. Do not use ammonia. NEVER use dry-erase markers, they will stain the board and it is not covered under the warranty Never place pencils/pens in tray. They will puncture the surface of the board. To remover permanent marker from the boar: Use the EXPO to trace over the top of permanent markings.

When I write on the SMART Board, the digital ink is not consistent or is disfigured. What causes this to happen? When writing on the SMART Board, it is very important to use firm, constant pressure. Sometimes the writing is disfigured because your hand is resting on the board as you write. Make sure that the pen tip is the only point of contact on the board.

Smartboard with Microsoft office PowerPoint Show a ppt and write notes while you do it. Like your notes? Save them on the PowerPoint when your finished. Want them gone for the next class? Put the pen back in the tray and they disappear. Oops, they disappeared. Hit restore or go to the menu and click restore drawing. Word Use a word document to teach, show an assingment, or reference a paper you wrote. Like what you came up with as a class? Save it onto the word document as typed text.

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