Innovations_SMARTBoard_Math

=SMART Board - For Math Teachers = ="The simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer." =

For years, chalkboards and eventually whiteboards were how teachers communicated and relayed information to their students. But as technology grew, even the education system was impacted. In 1991, the SMART Board was created by SMART Technolgies. The first of its kind, it is an interactive whiteboard that provides touch control of computer applications through Microsoft W﻿indows applications. =__So what IS a SMART Board? __= This interactive whiteboard as the ability to save and store anything written on it as well as allow the user to refer and use notes or downloadable programs. media type="youtube" key="0U05WeXPGlk?fs=1" height="385" width="640" =__How is it used? __=  ﻿ Users are able to input data onto the screen through digital plastic pens (no ink - **perfect for using with young students**), the user's hands, a wireless mouse or pointing device. All the software is loaded through a computer, where SMART Board-compatible software is used. =__Parts __= **//Mouse//**: Since the SMART Board does not use a traditional keyboard or mouse, the tray (found at the bottom of the screen) has two mouse buttons, just like the ones found of a normal mouse. These can be used to perform common functions. **//Pens and Eraser//**: These special pens do not use ink or even any electronic components. They come in typical colors such as blue, black, red and green, which display the same on the screen. The tray also comes with an eraser, that works just like the pens. By simply writing or erasing on the screen, it sends the infomation to the computer. What's amazing about the SMART Board is that none of the tools have electronic components. How they work is that when a user picks up a pen or eraser, the pen tray feels that it's "empty" and tells the computer to start picking up input signals from the screen using whichever item the user has choosen. **//Board//**: A projector is used to display a computer’s video output on the interactive whiteboard, which then acts as a large touch screen. The whiteboard accepts touch input from a finger, pen or other solid object.The SMART Board uses DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology to detect and respond to touches. "This camera-based touch technology uses digital cameras and proprietary software and firmware to detect finger or pen contact with the screen." When it is touched, it is interpreted as a pen touch. SMART Boards use resistive technology. They are made of a flexible plastic front sheet and hard backboard that are coated with a thin resistive film. Pressure applied to the surface of the front sheet closes the gap and is registered as a contact point. This contact point is then converted from an analog signal to a serial data stream which is sent to a computer for further processing. This technology can process contact from a finger, pen tool or any device – such as a pointer. **//Software//**: The SMART Board has its own program, called Notebook. This is often used with other programs through Microsoft Windows. The Notebook is often used in education situations. It allows handwriting input and a spot for information to be stored in a column along the side of the screen. This way users can be found and pulled up at anytime. There are many different types of bundles available for users: **SMART Classroom Suite** **SMART Notebook SE software** **SMART Sync classroom management software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**SMART Response interactive response system** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**SMART Response CE software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**SMART Ideas concept-mapping software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**SMART Bridgit conferencing software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**SMART Meeting Pro software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**LinQ Software** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">More information about these programs can be found online on the [|SMART Website Board] <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__//**For math teachers**//__, an amazing program is the **SMART Notebook Math Tools**. With this program, educators can "create, explore, evaluate and solve math concepts." Teachers can either write notes, create graphs, solve equations, and create lessons all in one appliction. It includes the Customizable math toolbar, Advanced equation editor, Texas Instruments emulator integration, Table and graphing tools, Shape manipulation, and so much more! =__<span style="color: #e01515; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">﻿Easy Set Up Directions! __= <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">media type="youtube" key="ptMHO-btMsU?fs=1" height="385" width="640"

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">When you have your SMART Board set up, on the left hand side of the Notebook application is a bar with several options.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Blank Page - While on this tab, users can view the different pages that are part of their slideshow.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Picture Frame - This tab opens up an amazing file that allows users to access the SMART Board Marketplace, My Content, Online Essentials for Educators, Themes, and Gallery Samples.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Paperclip - Here users can store attachments that are found in the slideshow.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Text Samples - Under this tab, users can change and modify the fill effects, line style, text style, object animation, and .............

=<span style="color: #e59006; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__General Uses__ = <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Although SMART Boards are usually used in a classroom setting, they can be used in other situations. Almost anything that requires presentation, but with the added aspect of cooperative learning and group interaction!
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">company presentations
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">work orientation/certification (interaction!!)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">home schooling
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">children's birthday party games
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">cooperatively working on papers

=<span style="color: #18d8d8; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">__**﻿Classroom Benefits**__ =

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">﻿ ﻿ ﻿ __The SMART Board can help bring any classroom into the 21st century. Students are increasingly becoming technologically saavy. Teachers everywhere are continuing to find more benefits. <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">//For teachers://
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">helps maximize limited computer access or classrooms with only one computer
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">helps teachers become a creative educator
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">can use a database and correspond with other teachers (so many resources!!)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">more imaginative lessons
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">flexibility
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">can use with other Windows applications

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">//For students://
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">more interactive
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">hands on learning
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">group learning
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">helps direct attention
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">lower absences
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">accomidate different learning styles

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">//For students with special needs:// <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Research has shown that student with special needs need more help developing higher level thinking. The SMART Board allows instruction to be more student-lead than teacher-lead. The pens allow teachers (**ESPECIALLY IN MATH**) to use different colors to show steps and shortcuts. For students with attention deficiet disorder, attention falls on the board and not on other students who could be distractions. For deaf students, it's a much more visual experiences. Even so, they can use their own hands and fingers instead of pens, and it won't interfere with their signing. Also, graphs and charts can be a more visual tool for ESL learners.

=__<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Classroom Uses - For Math Teachers __=
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">save lessons for absent students
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">interactively teach steps in a problem
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">use different colored pens to show shortcuts and steps
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">easily use Excel
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">teach time telling
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">virtual geoboard

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|SMART Board Revolution] - This site was created by high school math teacher Austin Keeping. It allows teachers to post questions, resources that worked for them, and revolves soley around the SMART Board. Post your questions here! =__<span style="color: #76ff00; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Sample Math Lessons __=

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|Johnnie's Math Page] (Elementary/Middle School) - Includes different lessons for numbers, geometry, fractions, multiplication, measurements, statistics and probablity. <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|Shine + Write] (Elementary/Middle School) - Includes activities such as "Fraction Spinners", "Magic Squares", "Probability Line", "Polygons", and "Flash Tables". <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|Vector Kids] (Elementary/Middle School) - Strengthens basic math skills. Includes games! <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|SMART Exchange] (all grades) - Enter the subject and grade and find hundreds of lessons. <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|Longwood Central School District] (high school) - All lessons created by teachers in the Longwood Central school district in New York.

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