General

toc =Getting Started - Things to Consider=

Set up - The interactive white board needs a dedicated projector and a computer, either a laptop or a desktop. A software program needs to be installed on the computer to operate the interactive "touch" surface.

Placement - Ideally, the board should be set at a height that provides easy access for students and staff. The portable stands are adjustable for height.

Mobile or Mounted - A preference for the teacher. Mobile boards are easily moved but can be locked down in place. Mobile boards must be calibrated each time for touch accuracy.

=SMARTBoard - Handouts (Windows screen shots)=

Workshop Handouts
Julia's Workshop

=SMART Technologies - Direct Links=

SMART Technologies - Notebook Software for Windows, Notebook Software for Mac OS X SMART Exchange - Lesson plans, ideas, and notebook files organized by subject area SMART Technologies - Two Minute Tutorial on Notebook Software

=Social Media Links, Professional Development= SMART Classrooms - YouTube Channel Visit SMART on YouTube and view videos from technical to teaching. Lots to explore. SMART Tech on TwitterUpcoming news and events tweeted by SMART. Searchable hash tags which can lead to more content are **#iwb, #smartboard** Sharp's AV Blog Interactive white boards, technology, and its application by SMART certified trainer, Vanessa Cassie (**@VanessaSCassie** on Twitter) Mrs. Blossom's Learning A visual course on using interactive boards in the classroom. Join a course for free to the end of Sept 2010. Worksheet Works An online generator of various styles of worksheets. Large and graphical, with PDF output, useful for interactive board presentations

=SMART Document Camera=



=Interactive Samples= A few sample interactive websites to give you an idea of visuals and engagement (Flash plug-in required, speakers)
 * The Pengiun Place
 * The Messy Attic
 * Heart Simulation (Grade 11/12)
 * Number Line Equivalence
 * Scoring Clicker (enter team name, increments of 5,10,20)
 * Solar System Orbit Simulation

=Websites=
 * Numeracy and Literacy
 * Khan Academy - A collection of videos about various subjects, more applicable to secondary