SMART Boards
Interactive Flat Panels (IFP)
Turn your SMART Board into an interactive teaching tool .
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What it does
What it does
SMART Boards are interactive displays that allow teachers to present, annotate, and interact with content in real time.
Recommended grade levels: K–12
In the classroom, you might use SMART Boards to:
Model thinking using digital ink and annotation
Display and interact with slides, websites, and videos
Use built-in tools like whiteboard, screen share, and timers
Engage students with interactive activities and movement
Quickly access Google Drive and instructional resources
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Before You Start
Before You Start
Important Setup Information
Identify your SMART Board
SMART Boards in our district run on two different systems, so how you sign in and use the board will look a little different depending on your model.
Look at the images below to determine which board you have:
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Getting Started
Getting Started
SMART iQ3
Sign in and set up your board
Sign in using the Google button or swipe card
Adjust your settings for easier access
What this allows you to do:
Save whiteboards directly to your board
Connect to Google Drive
Access files and tools from your account
SMART iQ4
Sign in and personalize your home screen
Sign in using your Google account
Customize your home screen with apps and tools
What this allows you to do:
Sync directly with Google Drive
Access Lumio and saved files
Keep your board personalized and ready to go
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First 3 Things to Try
First 3 Things to Try
1️⃣ Use the Whiteboard
Start a blank board and model your thinking live
Great for math, writing, and brainstorming
2️⃣ Annotate Over Anything
Open a website or slide and write directly on top of it
Perfect for close reading or problem solving
3️⃣ Use the Magic Pen & Tools (SMART iQ3 only)
Try spotlight, magnifier, or disappearing ink
Easy way to increase engagement instantly
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Insider Tips and Tricks
Insider Tips and Tricks
Make your SMART Board a space for thinking, modeling, and student interaction.
Start simple
Begin with whiteboard + annotation
Stay signed in
Keeps your files, whiteboards, and settings saved
Modeling thinking, not just projecting
The power is in interaction, not just display
Quick engagement
Call students up to interact with the board
Use tools like spotlight or stamps to keep attention
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Optional Tools to Try
Accessories available for your SMART board:
Swipe cards for easy login onto your SMART board now exist to get you signed in faster and more efficiently (for the high school and elementary school boards)
Magnetic pens and highlighters
Magic pen tools (spotlight, magnifier)
Interactive stamps and cubes
Contact the EdTech team if you need replacements or support
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For More Information
For more information regarding Smart Boards, check out these websites:
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