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Rebekah Porche and Gage Ordoyne
SMART Notebook a part of SMART Software and is used with the SMART Board to help teachers to create interactive presentations and different ways to present information in a fun way for students.
Step-By-Step Guide:
- Turn on the SMART Board.
- Open up the SMART Notebook Software
- When you start SMART Notebook software the first time, a tutorial file opens automatically. You can read the contents of this file to learn more about the software and the new features in the latest release. When you’re done, select File > New to create a new, blank file.
- Use the Menu to manipulate the files and objects.
- Use the toolbar to select and use a variety of commands such as switching from page to page and writing on each page.
FAQs
FAQs
What are some of the reasons I would want to use SMART Notebook:
- SMART Notebook is an effective way to get information to your students in an interactive and creative way.
What is the Magic Pen tool in SMART Notebook software?
- The Magic Pen tool in SMART Notebook Software is multipurpose drawing tool that lets a SMART Board user zoom in on certain areas of the SMART Notebook page or add a spotlight to an object by drawing a circle around. The Magic Pen tool also allows a SMART user to write notes on their SMART which then disappear after a short period of time.
How do you share a SMART Notebook file?
- There are two main ways in which you can share a Notebook Software file. You create a Notebook file and send this file to other users who have SMART Notebook Software installed on their computer. Or you can export the Notebook file to another file format, such as a PDF files or a series of image files, and then send these files to someone who does not have SMART Notebook Software installed on their computer.
How do I add a blank page in SMART Notebook?
- To insert a blank page in a SMART Notebook file using the SMART Notebook toolbar, simply press on ‘Insert Blank Page’. The new page will appear after the current page. You can also insert a page by using the Page Sorter tab. Press on the Page Sorter tab and then select the thumbnail of the page you want the new page to appear after. Press on the thumbnail’s menu arrow, and then press on ‘Insert Blank Page’.
How do I group objects in SMART Notebook?
- You select the objects, and then press the menu arrow of any one of the selected objects, and then select Grouping> Group.
Pros of using SMART Notebook:
- It is a fun interactive way to work with students.
- Your work can become more flexible and easily shared.
- Learning can become more interesting for you and your students.
Cons that come with SMART Notebook:
- It can be expensive.
- You may have to take a few extra training sessions.
- Sometimes it can be hard to write.
- Technology can be problematic.
Classroom activity:
- Counting money:
- LA Standard: C. Work with money. 4. Recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters by name and value (e.g., This is a nickel and it is worth 5 cents.)
- The "Counting Money" SMART Notebook activity can be used for grades Kindergarten through fifth grades.
- LA Standard: C. Work with money. 4. Recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters by name and value (e.g., This is a nickel and it is worth 5 cents.)
Classroom Activity:
- WG.2.3 Compare and contrast regions of the world by analyzing the plant and animal life indigenous to the region (ecosystems)
- Landforms SMARTboard interactive activity uses SMART Notebook and can be used for grades first through fifth, and even home-schooled students.
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