tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74651341355033686022024-02-20T17:01:06.086-08:00Smarterboards4usA site where teachers may learn some ways to use their Smartboards with links where you can learn more. Enjoy!bdeamicishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15369838655396614510noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-37067962512650249972008-03-29T16:45:00.000-07:002008-04-26T10:05:03.940-07:00Great for Practice, plus a must-see resource<a href="http://www.ainop.com/users/classroom/SMARTboard_Resources_K-12.html">Hit this Link!</a><br /><br />This link is only the SECOND link on our wiki page called: "Links to Other Smartboard Lists."<br /><br />If you explore this link you will find MANY notebook activities ready for you to use. It is from the UK, so some items are different (I laughed at the idioms), but the resource list is awfully large. Every link supplied is a huge resource of notebook materials!<br /><br /><br /><br />Just think--this is only ONE item on our wiki page. Imagine mining the rest for gold? Share what you find! Too much fun!<br /><br />:)BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-55943375098057136062008-02-19T18:32:00.000-08:002008-02-23T20:11:49.957-08:00Fun Sites for Smarterboards--Not to be missedTry it out-- a globe/map lesson fully designed and ready for your smartboard. I especially like the way you can take the globe and look at it from all angles before you see it transformed into a flat map-cool stuff!<br /><a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/mapping_our_world/mapping_our_world/">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/mapping_our_world/mapping_our_world/</a><br /><br />This site provides all kinds of games, easy to play on the smartboard with your students or they could work in small groups.<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/</a><br /><br />Scroll down to see the Downoadable powerpoints for teaching EVERYTHING! Wow.<br /><a href="http://www.pppst.com/">http://www.pppst.com/<br /></a><br /><br />Have fun with these. AN EXCELLENT BLOG I found on the Smartboard with many sites and links worth your time--all of these included, plus a wonderful forum for more talk is located at:<br /><a href="http://smartboards.typepad.com/">http://smartboards.typepad.com/</a><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />BDUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-63256025245170971372008-02-10T14:01:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:16:22.728-08:00Lesson Ten<span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners</span><br /><br />This video lesson demonstrates how to place a webpage hyperlink into your notebook software. "Why do this?" you might ask. The notebook is a great place to store all your resources for a single unit so that you do not need to go looking for those resources. This beginner lesson shows how to put the link into the notebook page and then how to identify the link with some text (plus save it--of course). The advanced lesson teaches how to make a notebook file filled with resources for a single lesson or a single unit of instruction. Sorry about my breath-filled voice, still figuring out how to tape properly:)<br /><br /><!--TEACHERTUBE EMBED VIDEO START--><br /><embed src="http://www.teachertube.com/skin-p/flvplayer.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="&file=http://www.teachertube.com/embedvideo.php?viewkey=0b2bfa5e7e2d1233fa6d&location=http://www.teachertube.com/skin-p/flvplayer.swf&logo=http://www.teachertube.com/images/greylogo.swf&frontcolor=0xffffff&backcolor=0x000000&lightcolor=0xFF0000&autostart=false&volume=80&overstretch=fit&link=http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0b2bfa5e7e2d1233fa6d&linkfromdisplay=true"></embed><br /><!--TEACHERTUBE EMBED VIDEO END--><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced</span><br /><br />This video lesson teaches you how to create and save a notebook file filled with items you would like to use in a unit of study (I used the example of a regrouping unit). It is a little longer and I apologize for my heavy breathing-still learning how to tape properly:)<br /><br /><!--TEACHERTUBE EMBED VIDEO START--><br /><embed src="http://www.teachertube.com/skin-p/mediaplayer.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" flashvars="&file=http://www.teachertube.com/flvideo/18967.flv&image=http://www.teachertube.com/thumb/18967.jpg&location=http://www.teachertube.com/skin-p/mediaplayer.swf&logo=http://www.teachertube.com/images/greylogo.swf&frontcolor=0xffffff&backcolor=0x000000&lightcolor=0xFF0000&screencolor=0xffffff&autostart=false&volume=80&overstretch=fit&link=http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6186b8cba2dd848c2271&linkfromdisplay=true&recommendations=http://www.teachertube.com/embedplaylist.php?chid=61"></embed><br /><!--TEACHERTUBE EMBED VIDEO END--><br /><br />Enjoy!<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-73530078871265569642008-02-06T17:44:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:09:24.159-08:00Lesson Nine<span style="font-weight: bold;">Beginners:</span><br />Woohooo! I figured out how to video (knew how to do that) and save for this blog (new learning for me) VIDEOS of me working with the smartboard software. Here is my first attempt--it is a short video that shows you how to use the Tangram object in your notebook gallery. (It also shows you how to use other objects, but I chose the tangram for fun!) It is short and to the point--I hope. Let me know if you like this video format for blog lessons.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyIC3yYuSdiztySOSIzCHZwxiqipaw1pksft9mSk_BhXqp929wQWvlsKaTC1Fs6WRySUH4b7nT2GTNZtVey9Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Advanced</span><br /><br />Here is an extension on that video showing you how to then get your gallery objects together and save them for a future lesson. Enjoy--the videos are short (and small).<br /><br />:)Bonita<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dykl33c54KZHmowQtuQMi03QQy1hsvn5E3hgDEc_4BBmIRqY5sEy3RVCQ3OrsxDwHggCFL92r5AYF7_BONyuw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-8592108657336543112008-02-02T17:50:00.001-08:002008-02-23T16:07:20.413-08:00Lesson Eight<span style="font-weight:bold;">Hi all,<br /><br /><a href="http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/">http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/</a><br /><br />For this lesson I want everyone to visit the smartboards4us wiki at the link above. When you get there...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners-</span><br />1. Explore the links on the column at the left (we call this a navigation bar). Click on links and learn about wikis, smartboards, projectors, your choice. <br />2. Practice linking and then using your browser's back button to return to where you began<br />(--The back button is usually visible as a left arrow at the top toolbar on your desktop, but sometimes you must look for the browser's back button in the "history" drop down menu of your browser...)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced</span><br />Hit on a few links and explore. <br />---You will discover a number of resources on the Favorite Webpages, Smartboard Learning++, and Other Smartboard Links pages. <br />---Consider going to the "How to use this Wiki" page and hit "becoming a contributing member" in order to get directions how to join up and add your two cents.<br />--"A few Wiki pointers" link will help you make changes once you are a member<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-25814556579743440792008-01-21T18:41:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:15:54.383-08:00Lesson SevenSaving a hyperlink to a notebook page.<br /><br />Sometimes teachers want to create a notebook lesson that includes a hyperlink to an Internet page or to a document in their files. It is quite easy to do this.<br /><br />First open your notebook. <br />Select "Insert" from the top drop down menu.<br />Select "Link"<br /><br />On the left of the new window you will see a few options: web link, document link, page link, and attachment link. Select the kind of link you want.<br /><br />If you choose web link--you will then have a window to type in the web address of the page you would like to link to. Type in the web page, select as object or corner link (try each to see the difference). <br /><br />Then save. You have connected your notebook lesson to a web page.<br />_________________<br /><br />If you decide you would like to link your notebook to a powerpoint or word document in your files, simply choose insert/link again.<br /><br />This time pick browse and go find where you saved your powerpoint or document. Select the one you want.<br /><br />Now when you click on it the document or powerpoint will open right from the notebook.<br /><br />Enjoy:)<br />BDUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-62214363519338780362008-01-20T13:15:00.000-08:002008-02-23T20:12:10.970-08:00Another ResourceSmarttech has now added a threaded discussion community to its services. You can join this bulletin board at <br /><a href="http://exchange.smarttech.com/forums/"><br />http://exchange.smarttech.com/forums/</a><br /><br />The threaded discussion will allow folks from all over to post questions and to share ideas and answers. <br /><br />I would also love folks to join our wiki--the link to join is in the right hand column of this blog. A wiki allows us to all input our thoughts and ideas (like wikipedia) and have one place where all of our collective wisdom is shared. To join you need to go to the site and press "join" at the top right. You will create a free wikispaces account. Then go back to my smartboard wiki page and select "join this page" at the top left. I will get an email showing that you have requested to join and I will accept. Then you can make additions and changes to the wiki as well as just searching our wiki for ideas whenver you need them. I foresee it growing to a page that has subdivisions by subject and grade area with many places to share links, ideas, and materials.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />BDUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-14812803042297446612008-01-19T13:57:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:10:00.452-08:00Lesson Six<span style="font-weight:bold;">Lesson Six</span><br />Hopefully you are all having great fun with your boards. Lesson Six I am going to get specific to a learning topic, division, mostly because I just finished fishing out these sites for another smartboard user and I thought I might as well share them with everyone. For the beginners I am going to ask you to just try out the lesson sites and downloads. For the advanced I am going to show you how to search for such items for yourselves.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners:</span><br /><br />Go to this site:<br /><a href="http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html"><br />http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html</a><br /><br />in the search box type "division" and two links will come up. <br /><br />The numberline applet demonstrates how division works on a number line. Hit the little division symbol at the bottom and then hit the "go" button at the top. Watch what happens. You can select "new problem" to see many different examples.<br /><br />If you hit the internet "back" button, you can then check out the other link. The rectangle division link takes you to an applet that demonstrates division in rows and columns (great for showing what remainders actually mean). Use the little scroll bar on the left to change the factors (divisor and quotient). Use the up down arrows next to the number to change the dividend. Fun stuff for "seeing" division in action.<br /><br />If you want something different, try this link:<br /><br /><a href="http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activities/Notebook+activities/">http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activities/Notebook+activities/</a><br /><br />Go to the above site. Select the "View all" hyperlink under "United States."<br /><br />Then in the search box type "division," you will get four downloadable notebook lessons--pick one or all to download and try out. I find these lessons are usually pretty good. I think once they are downloaded you can simply link on them and your notebook software will open.<br /><br />Hope that gives you some fun!<br />:)Bonita<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced Users</span><br /><br />Try the lesson above--meant for beginners EXCEPT--use the search boxes to find things specifically of interest to YOU. The first site (Virtual Library of Math Manipulatives) has many incredible math resources that work wonderfully with a smartboard. The second site is a searchable database of all lesson topics. These topics and lessons are designed by teachers and the database is provided by smarttech. You can even add your own lessons to share with others.<br /><br />ENJOY!<br />BDUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-40633971895687230932007-12-16T18:15:00.001-08:002007-12-16T18:16:28.932-08:00Results of our Poll.Well, looks like our most common smartboard uses are "as a whiteboard," "as an advanced overhead," and "as a way to access tools and sites on the Internet." I thought more would report using it for writing revision, and editing, but interestingly not. Please let us know what types of smartboard lessons you want by participating in the new poll.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-48080915804173688862007-12-13T18:20:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:11:38.665-08:00Lesson Five<span style="font-weight:bold;">Reminder</span><br />If your smartboard seems to be receiving no signal--try touching the RGB button on your remote. It may be that your projector has been accidentally clicked off of the smartboard setting. Happens occasionally...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners</span><br /><br />A wonderful review lesson that will take you 2 minutes exactly. Click on this link:<br /><a href="http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/learningpath/moduleone.asp#">http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/learningpath/moduleone.asp#</a><br />Then go to the <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Touch, Write, and Save" </span>2 minute tutorial link.<br /><br />Have fun!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced</span><br /><br /><a href="http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/learningpath/modulethree.asp#">http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/learningpath/modulethree.asp#</a><br /><br />Click on <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Notebook's Software Gallery"</span> and enjoy the two minute tutorial that takes you through the basics of using the gallery objects.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-16307924059910173942007-12-05T06:41:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:12:26.916-08:00Lesson FourNotices:<br />The poll revealed that we have 15 active users of this blog and we are a split group--half have only had smartboards for a few months (if that long) and half have had boards for more than two years. I guess we will keep the beginner-advanced format for a while. Answer the new poll at the right to help us learn what people use their boards for most.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beginners</span><br /><br />How to open this blog and use your board at the same time:<br />1. You may just open the blog the same as you do on your computer, only do it with your finger instead of the mouse when using the smartboard. <br />2. As soon as the blog is open, you can use your finger to hit hyperlinks and try out those activities and sites. Don't forget that once you hit on a hyperlink and go to an Internet site, you will have to hit your "back" key to navigate back to blogger.<br /><br />Another way if you want blogger AND your notebook open so that you can try out my instructions as you read:<br /><br />1. First open blogger--then use the button on the top right corner of the window (that, in fact, looks like a window)--That button, the maximize/minimize button, allows you to make the blogger window any size that you would like it to be.(You can size the window the same way that you size clipart). Hit the button and then drag the sides of the screen to the size you would like the screen to be.(You will see a double arrow symbol when you hold the cursor over the sides of the window).<br /><br />2. Open your notebook software (remember--smartboard toolbar--you can use the bottom right corner icon--small white board). Again--use the button on the top right corner of the window to make the notebook any size you want it to be.<br /><br />3. Size blogger and notebook to fit side by side on your smartboard. This will allow you to read the blog and try the notebook side by side.<br /><br />A third way is just to open both blogger and notebook, then use minimize window to go from one application to the other.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Advanced</span><br /><br />Are you aware of "ink aware?" Ink Aware is a special application that links smartboard applications to commonly used software like Word or Excel. When you open Word or Excel on a smartboard a special toolbar appears that allows you to use the write-on-board features in concert with the software. <br /><br />For instance, open a Word document. In the Word document, take out a pen and choose a place to write a comment or make a mark. When you touch the first smartboard icon that is now part of your Word toolbar, the writing you just put on the word document turns into an image--like clipart--that will stay on your document when you save it.<br /><br />The second icon allows you to put the cursor at a spot on the word document and then write any letters of the alphabet using the smartboard markers. Tapping the icon will turn the letters you wrote into type at the spot where you left the cursor!<br /><br />The third icon is a camera and it allows you to instantly take a picture of the word document that you are working on. The picture is then available in the notebook software which is now minimized at the bottom of your screen or else available in another window.<br /><br />A wonderful 2 minute tutorial on "ink aware" is available at <a href="http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/tutorials.asp">http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/tutorials.asp</a><br /><br /><br />Cheers!<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-13752661826253300682007-11-30T19:06:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:13:21.958-08:00Lesson Three<span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners</span><br /><br />Beginners, I hope you are trying out each lesson as it comes. Comment to me below if anything is really working (or not working) for you.<br /><br />Now that you have played with your projector buttons and played with using your board like a whiteboard, it is time to try out an online resource. Click on the following site:<br /><a href="http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_154_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html"><br />http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_154_g_1_t_1.html?from=category_g_1_t_1.html</a><br /><br />This is a math applet. Try using your finger to drag one of the little cubes in the ones column. Now try dragging your finger across the top of the ones column and down the right side. You should see a line form into a box around all the little cubes in the ones place column...and when you let go--Voila! Magic ten stick! Move the ten stick over the the tens column--see how the math problem is done for you on the right? Now hit new problem and try a few more. Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced</span><br /><br />Advanced users, are you having fun yet? Those sites I sent to you last week are just the beginning of a wonderful relationship with the Internet. Prior to making your own powerpoints--check that field trip site. Prior to creating your own gallery objects for a math lesson--check that virtual library of manipulatives. Add those sites to your browser favorites--you will want them at-the-ready.<br /><br />Now, what other exciting things can work nicely with the smartboard? I will give you more sites to try out today. <br /><br />Are you studying animals? How about giving your students a "live experience?" In many zoos and aquariums, web cameras have been set up so folks can check in on animals in their habitats. Here is an article with some webcam links at the bottom:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech100.shtml">http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech100.shtml</a><br /><br /><br />How about looking at and making art on the smartboard? The following site is such a fun learning experience. You may need to download an update to shockwave to make the programming work--but it is fast and easy to do so. Once the all the installs are complete (less than 2 minutes for me)--check out the slide show of paintings already set up for you (no powerpoint required)--then try the collage activity at the top for starters. What fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm">http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm</a><br /><br /><br />Enjoy.<br />Cheers,<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-47475615085150952022007-11-17T17:40:00.000-08:002007-11-28T20:14:50.559-08:00Kudos and Announcements<span style="font-weight:bold;">Kudos to...</span><br /><br />--the second grade team at Highlands that was seen visiting a virtual field trip sight (Mayflower?) and chatting online with experts this past week. Doesn't that full projection screen come in handy for such activities?<br /><br />--Dawn Hughes for demonstrating her board ideas as part of the Highlands Staff Development in November.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Announcement...</span><br /><br />Starting in December, Highlands will hold brief (15 minute) smartboard presentations at 2:40 pm on Thursdays in Pod C. Anyone who attends will be given lessons at their level--Two sessions will run concurrently (beginner and intermediate). Folks outside of Highlands are welcome to join us.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-54254534997558587982007-11-17T16:58:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:15:07.591-08:00Lesson Two<span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginners</span><br /><br />Touch and Straighten. Your board is meant for touching and the sooner you jump in the faster you will acclimate. <br /><br />1. At the southeast corner of your computer screen you will find a little smartboard icon that looks to me like a white square with a red paintbrush. Click on that. You will get a drop down (actually drop-up) menu of board options. Choose the orient option and then touch the red dots on the smartboard as they appear. This is how you make sure the board is communicating properly with your projector and computer. If ever it seems your board is not working just right--try following these directions and orienting the screen again.<br /><br /><br />2. Go to the southeast corner with the smartboard icon again, and this time choose "notebook." <br /><br />---When the notebook opens, try writing on the whitespace with your finger or one of the markers. If you use the marker on the toolbar--you will be able to play with all kinds of settings. <br /><br />---The tool bar across the top will give you writing options like color, width, and even shapes. Play with them. Practice to see how much pressure to use and how easily you can write.<br /><br />---Notice that if you open the notebook software up to full screen it is just like writing on any whiteboard; <br /><br />---except that you can erase in an instant by pressing the big green plus sign for a new screen (try it)<br /><br />---Try making three different screens with the green plus sign. If you hit the page sorter tab (tabs on the side) you can then jump between the three screens you just made (try it out).<br /><br />---Finally, when you close/exit this software it will ask if you want to save your work. When you have boardwork that you want to save (math problems for tomorrow? DOL? Review of notes?) Simply select yes and save as you would anything else you make on your computer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advanced</span><br /><br />Advanced users, you will begin to notice a pattern in this blog. Once I know that you are comfortable with the basics of the board, I would rather teach you to fish than give you a fish. Last time I taught you where to find excellent board tutorials at <a href="http://smarttech.com">Smarttech.com</a>. Click on the training menu. Hopefully, whenever you want to learn any aspect of your board more thoroughly, you will refer to these tutorials. They will teach you all the intricacies of using your board and its software. <br /><br />Lesson two is to encourage you to consider the uses of the board as it interacts with various useful webpages. I am going to give you three different websites. One website is filled with math applets on all sorts of math--fun, fun, fun to use with your board and these applets cover many, many aspects of math instruction. Just click anywhere on the table and you will discover a host of applets for that grade level and math topic. You do not need to download the software--just enjoy online.<br /><a href="http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html">http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html</a><br /><br />The next webpage is filled with applets for wonderful writing and language arts tools. Use these tools as fun ways to start a writing unit, as places to do class writing, or as independent and small group activities for your students. <br /><a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp">http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp</a><br /><br />The last is a site where you can try out virtual field trips. Virtual field trips can be organized by a site, like a science museum, or created by teachers around a specific topic. Enjoy finding that perfect site.<br /><a href="http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/">http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/</a><br /><br />Cheers,<br />BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7465134135503368602.post-26969303826853501212007-11-12T07:16:00.000-08:002008-02-23T16:14:11.859-08:00Lesson One<span style="font-weight:bold;">BEGINNER LESSON ONE: </span> Do you know about your projector's buttons? These buttons can be vitally important if you are in the middle of a lesson and your projector is suddenly not projecting or you are in the middle of a lesson and you want to briefly turn off the screen without shutting down the projector.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Some buttons to try:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">pic mute--</span>notice when you hit this button on your remote control your projector lamp goes off? When you hit it again, it comes back on. Great feature to use when you need the lamp off at the beginning of a lesson or even in the middle. If you finish a lesson and plan to use the board again in less than 2 hours, pic mute is a better option for projector life than turning the whole machine off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RGB or source button- </span>projectors and remotes can be different, but you should look for a button that talks of "source" or "RGB". This button helps you to tell the projector where to look for the signal. If your projector is on and it says no input--this may be the problem. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ADVANCED LESSON ONE--</span>Where to find out everything I can teach you and more...<br /><br />I am happy to set up this blog so that we have an interactive medium for learning about our boards, but the truth is harsh. There is a much better source of training out there than me! At Smarttech.com you can use the tutorials to learn everything you could hope to learn about your board in bite sized increments. Go to this link and try out the 2 minute tutorial called "Powerpoint Software" to see what I mean:<br /><br /><a href="http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/tutorials.asp">Link</a><br /><br />The tutorial shows you all the basics of using a powerpoint with the smartboard, including how to save any marks you might make while presenting a slide show. At the same webpage you will also find anther training source on powerpoints: <br /><br />Using Microsoft PowerPoint Software on a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 671 KB) at <br /><br /><a href="http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/learningpath/moduletwo.asp">Link</a><br /><br />This PDF document will show you everything in the quick tutorial, plus what to do if you make a mark on your slide show and forget to save it--but want it back!<br /><br />That is the end of lesson one. Hope there was a little something there for everybody.<br /><br />:)BonitaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0