Smart+Boards

=Smartboards=

**Due: April 22**

 * Want Smart Notebook on your computer - directions to download![[file:SMART Notebook 11.docx]]**

Create a smartboard demo. This might sound hard, but it's really as simple as making a powerpoint...

 * == At least 4 pages, with a topic related to your curricular/endorsed area ==
 * ==Include:==
 * ===Grouped objects===
 * ===Locked objects===
 * ===Reveals or pops===
 * ===Images===
 * ===Something from the Gallery===
 * ===The more you play with this tool, the more comfortable you will be using it in the future.===
 * ===This assignment is graded based on completion. You will receive full credit if you submit a demo that follows the requirements stated above.===

[|ICT Across the Curriculum: Interactive Whiteboards](the motherlode of resources!)


===UD owns a Smartboard system and a Mimio system. We have a Smartboard permanently set up in the curriculum library classroom. We have 2 smart slates, which are portable versions of the Smartboard, where the interaction is done on a slate/tablet, rather than the actual board. We also have a mimio.=== ===Mimio: The advantage of this set-up is that it is portable, meaning you can borrow it and use in your practicum / student classroom. Note: You will have to have the mimio software on the presenting computer (this is on the UD laptops, and can be downloaded onto your laptop when you connect the device.) Other interactive whiteboard systems are out there, and depending on your school placement, will depend on what is available.===

Dubuque Comm Schools are using Smartboards or Smartslates. Holy Family Schools are using Mimio. No matter what "brand" name, the activities are nearly the same.
What can you do with an interactive whiteboard?


 * Save lessons to present to students who were absent
 * Use the built in maps to teach continents, oceans, countries, or states and capitals.
 * Present presentations created by student or teacher
 * Have students create e-folios including samples of their work and narration
 * Digital storytelling
 * Teach whole group computer or keyboarding skills
 * Brainstorming
 * Take notes directly into PowerPoint presentations
 * Reinforce skills by using on-line interactive web sites
 * Creating a project calendar
 * Teach editing skills using editing marks
 * Use in the 6 trait writing process
 * Use highlighter tool to highlight nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
 * Use it with Kidspiration or Inspiration
 * Teaching students how to navigate the Internet
 * Illustrate and write a book as a class. Use the record feature to narrate the text.
 * Use the Interwrite software to create lessons in advance at home or at school. Then save them for future use or to be shared with other teachers
 * Diagramming activities
 * Teaching steps to a math problem.
 * Have students share projects during Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
 * Graphics and charts with ESL learners and special ed students.
 * Teaching vocabulary
 * Electronic Word Wall
 * End each day by having students write one thing that they learned

Join the [|Smart Exchange] or Mimio Connect. Both are co mmunities that share already developed lesson plans as well as has forums for more help/training. HINT: They have posted lessons, gallery packs, etc. They also have tutorials (which I have used) and they are very helpful!

Check out these Mimio Lesson Plans: