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Media Connections | SMARTBoard ver. 10|  Document Cameras | Projectors  |  SMART Response/Senteo |  SMART Recorder | LinQ software | How ToTeach with SMART |   
 
Media Connections - Set up and use the media cart, SMARTBoard, projector, document camera, laptop/desktop    
  • Setup with the SMARTBoard and projector 'boom' (9/08)
  • Set up a computer to use the media cart - White ELMO (8/07)
  • Setup/hookup the media cart - Flexible neck document camera (2006)
  • Cord & cable setups pictures (9/07)
  • Replacing components/parts/bulbs (9/08)
  • Quick trouble shooting tips for Media Cart Components - also see separate components (9/07)
    
SMARTBoard Software Version 10 (Top of Page)  

 
  • Starting SMART Software (8/08)
  • Changing the default font in Notebook software (9/08)
  • Use with Microsoft Products/"Ink Aware"
  • Changing the Orient/Align sensitivity
  • Using SMART Notebook Capture (8/08)
  • SMART equipment may now be locked; must unlock from laptop, not SMARTBoard (8/09)

  • The Basics of Version 10
  • Notebook Software Toolbars Version 10
  • The Floating Tools Toolbar Version 10
  • SMART Board Welcome Center Version 10
  • Two-minute Tutorials

  • Quick trouble shooting tips for SMARTBoard (9/07)
  • Why is my screen hard to read? - Recommended screen Resolution
    • (8/08)

  • Move your My Content work to a new computer (11/07)
  • Restore SMART Notebook My Content folder (6/09)
  • Taking care of your MediaCart/SMARTBoard -cleaning, bulb replacement, lost parts, batteries
    • (9/08)
  • SMARTBoard Notebook software at home (Staff Link area)- available to download onto your home computer (10/08)
    
  Document Cameras/ELMOs (Top of Page)  
  • Set-Up/Install ELMO hardware (first use) (8/08)
  • Use the ELMO as a camera/Use the ImageMate software (8/08)
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  • Create WMV Movies with Elmo and SMART Recorder (10/08)
  • One page handout on ELMO with SMARTBoard and pens (9/08)
  • One page handout to insert ELMO image into Notebook file (9/08)
  • Use Notebook software to capture ELMO images - Improved ELMO Image Capture Instructions (10/09)
  • At this time, document camera software for the Lumin's machines are being installed on an as requested basis. Please call 7030 to install. (8/07)
    
   Projectors (Top of Page)  
  • Projector Tips -including Freeze screen and adjusting sound (9/08)
  • Quick trouble shooting tips for projectors (8/08)
  • Projector have upside-down image? (8/08)
  • AV Mute button wastes bulb life and electricity; please be sure to turn off projector
    
  SMART Response: Interactive Response System (Top of Page)  

SMART Response, released May 09: replaces Sentio
  • Using SMART Response: Training materials from SMART
    • Included in the link above are: setting up, managing class lists, creating and giving assessments and evaluating results
   
  SMART Recorder (Top of Page)  
 
  • SMART Recorder software allows you to record your screen actions and sound (8/08)
  • View some SMART Recorder lesson files (lessons with video & sound)
    
   LinQ: Connecting Student Computers to a SMARTBoard (Top of Page)  

 
  • Using the LinQ software for teachers (6/09)
  • Student set up for LinQ software (6/09)
    
 
How ToTeach with SMARTBoard (Top of Page)
  • How to use shared KSD-created lessons (Team Content) (10/07)
  • Graphic Organizers for SMARTBoards
    • (6/08)
  • How can I use it? View some pre-made SMART Notebook lessons
  • Search the SMART lessons data base
  • Some interactive websites to use with SMARTBoards
     
  • SMART Educator Website
  • Training Center Materials
  • Two minute video tutorials
  • Additional Recourses for Media and Images (11/07)
 
Note: Many thanks to our ITSs, TOSAs and coaches who contribute ideas and documents (Top of Page)

 

 

 

 

 

 
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