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SMART Airliner Slate

Last updated
7th December 2009
This page has number of links to the SMARTboard Training sites where many useful support documents are available. All the resources here are equally applicable to the SMART Airliner slate which also uses the SMART Notebook software.
SMART 10
Software -free download
The 9.54 version of SMARTNotebook software is the version which is currently installed in most SBC schools.  The latest version of the software is version 10. This is being rolled out by the Network team to SBC schools during Session 2009-2010.
For home use it can be downloaded free from here. (Note:- Do not attempt this on a school network !!) Make sure you have the serial number of your SMARTboard, when you apply and complete your school details. You receive an activation 'key' to allow the software to be downloaded to your home computer. Warning - It is a substantial download and can take an hour or two to complete.
Downloadable training handouts, and online tutorials from Smarttech. This is a good overall starting point and has has links to Printable Materials for Windows computers.   http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/material.asp
This area also has links to  'Two minute tutorials' on Touch, Write and Save; Ink Aware; PowerPoint; Notebook Software basics: Objects;Gallery; Other Smartboard tools; Page Sorter
SMART Version 9.54

.pdf Help files to download

SMART Notebook Activity Guide                                .pdf 
Our SMARTboard Rules. Poster for Primary classes.      .pdf
          MS Word
SMART Airliner Slate User Guide                                .pdf
SMART Notebook Toolbar Diagram                           .pdf
Ready-made SMARTboard resources for teachers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART 10 Resources

This SMART site has hundreds of SMART Notebook files which have been created by teachers, mostly in the UK.To download, select the file you want and then choose 'Save as Target'. (Occasionally you see a message which may say that this is not available for download. Ignore this and Click OK. It frequently loads anyway, or gives you the chance to 'Open' or 'Save')

The Birmingham Grid for Learning has excellent links to activities for interactive whiteboards.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm    Thanks to Jim Birney ICT Adviser Fife Council
Topmarks - The Best Free Interactive Whiteboard Resources - Primary Interactive Whiteboard Resources -  a
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?s=literacy 

A CD of SMART Notebook files created by Scottish teachers is also available to SBC staff. 
Please contact Liz Marroni directly.

CLEO Online Another great source of interactive whiteboard materials and much more. http://www.cleo.net.uk
Sparklebox website for downloadable 'Self-registration' SMART Notebook files

SMART Quick Activities (2009)
 Here is a word document with ideas and instructions for over 20 quick and simple activities using SMART Notebook software. No preparation is required, just a little experience of using some of the tools on the toolbar, and the resources in the 'Essentials for Educators' Gallery.  (The files are quite large, so be patient while they are downloading !!)
20 Quick activities (MS Word)           (.pdf) version          (SMART Notebook v9.5) SMART Notebook (large)

An introduction to SMART 10  (April 2009) Some help sheets from the Smarttech website 
SMART 10 Toolbar   SMART 10 Floating Toolbar     SMART 10 Tools    SMART 10 Working with the gallery

Northumberland Grid For Learning - Guide to SMART 10  (SMART Notebook File)
This is an excellent staring point. It is an easy to navigate quick introduction to the new items in SMART 10.

Some additional sources of multimedia content.

Picture Search - filtered. - www.picsearch.com
Flash Earth (alternative to Google earth) http://www.flashearth.com/
Radio One Virtual Studio - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onemusic/studio/
Kartoo visual search engine - http://www.kartoo.com/
Delicious social bookmaking - http://del.icio.us/
Firefox Portable – http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable

SBC SMART CPD Resources SMART Airline Slate - Overview      MS Word
SMART PART 1  - Course Notes    MS Word
SMART PART 2  - Course Agenda  MS Word
SMART PART 3  - Course Agenda  MS Word
Fridge Magnets (Smart Notebook) file
SMART Discussion Forum A good discussion area with plenty of links - http://www.whiteboardweb.co.uk
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Thanks to Jim Birney ICT Adviser Fife Council)