The easy-to-use guide to SMART Board(r) interactive whiteboards
SMART Board interactive whiteboards--which combine the functionality of a computer with the simplicity of a whiteboard--are rapidly becoming fixtures in classrooms, boardrooms, and lecture halls everywhere. While these high tech devices are transforming the ways we teach and learn, getting the most out of them can be down right intimidating. SMART Board(r) Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies is here to help, explaining everything users need to know to make the most of their technology.
Covering topics including how to calibrate a SMART Board interactive whiteboard using a computer, navigating software options, creating interactive presentations and lesson plans, incorporating sound and animation, managing content, and using digital ink with the touch of a finger, the book is designed to get your interactive whiteboard up and running in no time.
* Introduces and explains SMART Board interactive whiteboards, computer-based white boards that are becoming widespread in classrooms and boardrooms around the world
* Covers essential topics ranging from setting up a SMART Board interactive whiteboards to managing content
* Provides the tools SMART Board interactive whiteboard users need to make the most of these new devices
The go-to guide for anyone working with SMART Board interactive whiteboards, SMART(r) Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies is designed to make using the chalkboards of the twenty-first century a cinch.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 5
Chapter 1: Unveiling the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 7
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 21
Chapter 3: Configuring Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard and Components 33
Chapter 4: Performing Basic Tasks with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 49
Part II: Creating Lessons and Presentations with SMART Notebook Collaborative Learning Software 63
Chapter 5: Getting Acquainted with SMART Notebook Software 65
Chapter 6: Creating and Working with SMART Notebook Files 85
Chapter 7: Creating and Working with SMART Notebook Pages 97
Chapter 8: Creating and Working with Objects 119
Chapter 9: Using Your Own Content 149
Chapter 10: Using Content from SMART Resources 167
Chapter 11: Creating Your First Lesson or Presentation 181
Part III: Adding Interactivity Tools and Collaborating Activities 197
Chapter 12: Adding Multimedia to Your Presentation or Lesson 199
Chapter 13: Collaborating with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 213
Chapter 14: Taking Advantage of Remote Collaboration and Other Conferencing Tools 227
Chapter 15: Using SMART Meeting Pro Software 241
Chapter 16: Putting It All Together: Some Great Examples 255
Part IV: The Part of Tens 267
Chapter 17: Ten (Or So) Frequently Asked Questions 269
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Cool Accessories 277
Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts 289
Chapter 20: Ten Creative Ways to Involve Your Audience 293
Part V: Appendixes 297
Appendix A: Resources 299
Appendix B: Troubleshooting 303
Index 311
