SMART+Board

Using the SMART Board (or any interactive whiteboard for that matter) engages students and gets them involved in the lesson.

There are several basic ways to use the SMART Board in your class.

This is the most basic of SMART Board capabilities. Using your finger to navigate through the web or through your computer. Some applications are very cool when using your interactive whiteboard in front of the room.
 * 1. As a mouse**


 * [|Google Earth] - awesome when you have the 'world in your hands'
 * [|Jeopardy]- click on the question and category you want to answer
 * [|Educational Games] - more fun when you can move around


 * 2. As a 'write over' tool with Microsoft Products**
 * Guided notes in [|Word]
 * Fill in the blanks with [|Power_Point]
 * Edit sentences with the included markers


 * 3. Using the included Notebook Software**
 * Like powerpoint, but COOLER
 * Build sentences
 * Make Venn Diagrams come alive
 * MODEL actions in Math or Science

If your school doesn't have $2000 to pony up for a SMART Board, an AirLiner is a great alternative.

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Resources: [|Tequipment's Educator Resources] [|Interactive Whiteboard Blog] SMART Board Training Wiki (Resources @ the bottom)