Smartboards
Smartboards are a product of the company SmartTech. The corresponding software is called SmartNotebook.
SmartNotebook
To Download SmartNotebook:
- Go to:https://education.smarttech.com/en/products/notebook/download?_ga=1.139522160.2137743768.1454857017
- From the screen pictured below, click "Looking for an older version of Notebook or know what software you need?"
- Next, choose a version/operating system and download
- (Choose version 11)
- Once the installer is downloaded, it will ask you to choose which features you would like to install (select SmartNotebook & SmartInk)
- Enter the activation code when prompted. (NB-AEBSN-CAGT3-MIQCQ-BSB2C)
- Sometimes the resources will download with the program and sometimes they will not. If you download the notebook program and it doesn't have the media (photos, clipart, or other items that can be added), go to the smart exchange website and download the resources separately.
Introducation to SmartNotebook
Test your knowledge
Below are some commonly used Smart Board tools. Test your knowledge after downloading the software to your personal computer or on a SmartBoard at your school.
*Remember: If you get stuck on something or can't remember how to do it, GOOGLE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! Google how to "(insert tool you are trying to use here" in smart notebook and you will find an explanation or short video on how to use that tool.*
*Remember: If you get stuck on something or can't remember how to do it, GOOGLE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! Google how to "(insert tool you are trying to use here" in smart notebook and you will find an explanation or short video on how to use that tool.*
- Calibrate the board
- Insert image and flip it
- Insert image and rotate it
- Insert image and clone it
- Insert a new page
- Use at least two different shapes in two different colors
- Use a background
- Group two or more items together
- Find a map of your country and insert into your notebook
- Write with the pen in 2 different colors and widths
- Use the creative pen to write/draw something
- Use the magic pen
- Use the eraser tool
- Circle the whole screen with the eraser to clear the page
- Insert a table with two rows and two columns
- Type words using the text tool
- Highlight an important point
- Insert a link to a webpage
- Use a random generator tool
- Use the balloon pop tool
- Use the camera tool to insert a screen capture
- Use the document camera to display a worksheet or share something with the whole class
- use the Screenshade to hide a portion of the page
- locate and use a measurement tool
- Add a pre made lesson activity builder
- Insert a file from the computer (photo, video, document)
- Use the lesson recorder to record yourself working out a problem
- Print the presentation as a PDF with multiple slides on one page
- Export the presentation as a JPEG
Smart Exchange
Resources to be used in SmartNotebook can be found at exchange.smarttech.com. Here you can find premade Notebook lessons and activities that can be downloaded and used in your classroom.
Smart Response Devices
The document below is a step-by-step guide for using smart response devices.
*Created by Nicholls State University Honors Student Tayla Songe.