Sunday, October 31, 2010

Smart Fun!

If you can use a computer and a mouse, you can use an interactive white board! Yes, it really is that simple. BUT there are many more features for you to learn and use. There are tools to make your lessons more interactive and attractive to your class. There are pens, a highlighter, a screen to hide part of your lesson, and a spotlight to focus attention on a specific item.

There are settings you can customize, too, to make the board more efficient. If you are having trouble with the touch, try customizing the orientation of the board. Click on the link for Other Smart Tools and choose the Control Panel. then select Smart Hardware Settings. In the drop-down list, choose Orientation. The default number of points for orienting the board is 9, but you can choose 12 or 20. The more points, the more accurate the orientation will be.

Another feature you will want to check out is the Design Gallery. There are graphics and interactive activities for you to use. You can use the Search feature to find items or browse through the items listed by subject. Check out the interactive lessons!

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