2. What exactly is a Smartboard?
SMARTboards are
interactive whiteboards
that connect to a
computer and projector.
SMARTboards were
originally introduced in
1991
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• The computer’s desktop is
projected on the board and
controlled by applying pressure
from your finger, marker, or
eraser.
3. Smartboards can be used for energizing lessons and
motivating students.
The touch-sensitive display connects to your
computer and digital projector to show your
computer image.
Basically your finger becomes your mouse and allows
you to control computer applications directly from
the display, write notes in digital ink, insert diagrams,
link to websites and save your work.
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4. SMARTboard Specifics
Requirements
Windows
• Pentium® 150 MHz processor (450 MHz or faster
recommended)
• 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
Available powered USB or serial port
• Approximately 160 MB of free hard disk space for a
full installation
• Windows NT® 4.0 (SP6), Windows® 98 operating
system or later
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (6.0
recommended)
• Macromedia Flash player version 7.0.19 or later
(recommended)
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5. Requirements (Continued)
Mac
400 MHz processor (800 MHz or faster recommended)
128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
50 MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation, 115
MB for complete installation with Gallery collections
Available powered USB port
Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or later
Any projector with VGA (Video Graphics Array) input
A VGA splitter is required for simultaneous display
on computer monitor and SMARTboard.
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6. SMARTboard
The SMARTboard can be hung
easily on any flat service
Example:an existing chalkboard
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• The provided USB cable is
plugged into the SMARTboard
and connected to the computer,
supplying power and physical
input
8. Projector
The monitor output on the
computer is connected to the
input on the projector using a
standard VGA cable
Software
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– SMARTboard includes the
following software:
• Notebook Whiteboarding
Software
• SMARTboard Tools
• Free Educational Content and
Resources
– Any application or program can be
used with a SMARTboard
9. Applications Used w/Smartboards
Some applications commonly used
with the Smart Board are
1. Microsoft PowerPoint
2.Microsoft Excel
3.Microsoft Word
4.AutoCAD
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10. SmartBoard Software
The SMART Board software provides a wide array of
educational resources for almost every content area.
The Software aids in the following areas
1. Asking questions
2.Making text connections
3. Making predictions
4.Visualizing
5.Clarifying misunderstandings
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Daily notes written on the SMARTboard can
be saved as text documents and distributed
to students. This can come in handy !!!
Uses for the SmartBoard
12. Uses for the
SmartBoard
Existing Technologies
that can be used with
Smartboards include
Desktops
DVD players
video cameras
Laptops
digital cameras
Projectors
Smartphones
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Uses for the SmartBoard
•Preparing for tests
and reviewing can be
turned into a fun
classroom experience
•Students can learn
and review
interactively with
SmartBoards!!
•Be Creative!!
16. How important can Smartboards be?
SMARTboards will be
valuable assets for
students who have
learning disabilities.
SMARTboards will
make subjects come
alive for students by
providing a whole new
level of interactivity.
This is another way to
“reach” the visual and
“hands-on” learners.
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17. How important can
Smartboards be? Cont…
Visual interactions will
help students better
grasp complicated
ideas in their studies.
This type of new
technology can relate
to younger students
who live in the “NOW”
era of instant
information
gratification.
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19. Training Costs
SMART Technologies
Offers free 40 minute training sessions
over the computer and phone.
Private Workshops
Price ranges from $100 per person to
$500 for groups.
More in depth hands on training.
Better for the computer illiterate.
All Information from SMART
Technologies
http://www.smarttech.com/
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20. Cost Savings
Projectors and computers
already owned may be used
with new SMARTboards.
School employees with
technological experience
can prepare workshops to
aid teachers.
Preexisting hardware and
in school knowledge will cut
costs down by the
thousands.
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