This document provides an overview of training on how to use SMART Boards. It discusses research findings that interactive whiteboards improve teaching and learning by making lessons more interactive, collaborative, and engaging for students. The whiteboard allows for whole-class instruction and review as well as teacher-led group work. Studies found increases in student self-esteem, peer relations, and self-worth when using the technology. The training covers how to orient and calibrate the SMART Board, use touch/write/save options, Ink Aware software, Notebook software, PowerPoint, and avoiding common errors.

1. SMART Boards Training Lisa Rusczyk Multimedia Technician Academic Technology http://www.lhup.edu/acadtech

2. Why should you learn how to use a SMART Board? Research study results documenting the impact of electronic whiteboards on teaching and learning Teachers' Perceptions Regarding the Use of the Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Instruction Findings: Interactive and collaborative qualities of board use were regarded as important reasons for using the equipment. Full report available athttp://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper6.asp Teacher Perceptions Findings: "All staff who used the Whiteboard were extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities of the technology and a lot were inspired to use ICT more in their lessons and were given confidence by the fact that the Whiteboard was reliable and easy to use." Full report available athttp://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/pubs/smartboard.htm What is uniquely contributed by the interactive whiteboard? In other words, what teaching and learning benefits cannot be achieved with a large display alone? Findings: "The interactive whiteboard is an effective medium for teacher input to the whole class, and for reviewing the lesson. The teacher is able to present from the front, and is better positioned to observe pupils' response. ... [It is ] an effective support for teacher-led group work Full report available athttp://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/whiteboards Gains in Self-Efficacy: Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Special Education Classrooms E/BD adolescent social behavior (limited study) Findings: "In the academic setting, they yielded significant increases in their self-esteem, appropriate peer relations, and overall self worth." Full report available at http://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper2.asp

3. How can I use the SMART Board in my classroom? Elevates Student Engagement Enhances Learning Decreases Difficulty of Explaining Stimulates Different Learning Styles Increases Long Term Information Retention

4. Topics Covered Orienting the Smart Board Touch, Write and Save Options Ink Aware for Microsoft Office Using PPT software on the SMART Board

5. Orienting the SMART Board Press and hold the keyboard and the mouse button on the SMART Board at the same time. Press the center target with your pointer finger and release.

6. Touch, Write and Save Options View the touch save and write options

7. Ink Aware Understand the 3 buttons Insert drawling as image Insert drawling as text Add image to notebook software

8. Notebook Software Great for creating PDFs to link to your eCollege or eCompanion Pages

9. To Download Notebook Software to your computer Go to Start> Computer> Staffapps Open the SMART 10 folder Double click NotebookSoftwareSetup Add the product key which is in the same folder

10. Using PowerPoint Use the forward and back buttons on the screen Annotate your slides Capture and add to notebook software with original and new writing

11. Common Errors Make sure you put down the marker before picking up the eraser Do not use white board markers on the white board Put down one marker before selecting another. All items must be in the tray before using your finger as a pointer When using your finger as a pointer do not touch the screen Don’t stand in front of the projector

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