SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies

Create lessons and presentations that make an impact using your SMART Board interactive whiteboard! SMART Board interactive whiteboards combine the power and functionality of a computer with the simplicity and versatility of a whiteboard. With your interactive whiteboard, you can write in digital ink using only your fingers, add dynamic content, work on files with remote attendees — with this state-of-the-art technology, the sky's the limit! This practical guide explains in clear detail how to get up and running with your interactive whiteboard. In straightforward language, we walk you through effective techniques, offer tips, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to get all your hardware and software components working for you. Loaded with everything you need to know to begin building your very own dynamic and interactive lessons and presentations, SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies makes using 21st-century presentation tools a cinch. Start with the basics — figure out how to understand your hardware components and install your software Discover your software options — get the lowdown on SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software, SMART Meeting Pro™ software, and other SMART software Boost your lessons and presentations — wow your audience with sound and interactive elements Share your work with remote attendees — see how you can collaborate in real-time Get troubleshooting advice — find out how to solve your hardware and software issues Get in on the secret — learn our top tricks, hints, and shortcuts for using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard Open the book and find: How to use Bridgit® conferencing software Fun ways to keep your audience engaged How to schedule meetings with SMART Scheduler Outlook Add-in Tips for writing on a shared desktop How to share and download content from the SMART Exchange™ website Factors to consider when creating an interactive presentation How to export and attach files to e-mail Learn to: Create and deliver interactive lessons and presentations Incorporate multimedia to capture your audience Collaborate on files in real- time with remote attendees Save and distribute digital meeting notes

Introduction  1 Part I: Getting Started with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard  5 Chapter 1: Unveiling the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 7 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 21 Chapter 3: Confi guring Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard and Components 33 Chapter 4: Performing Basic Tasks with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 49 Part II: Creating Lessons and Presentations with SMART Notebook Collaborative Learning Software  63 Chapter 5: Getting Acquainted with SMART Notebook Software 65 Chapter 6: Creating and Working with SMART Notebook Files 85 Chapter 7: Creating and Working with SMART Notebook Pages 97 Chapter 8: Creating and Working with Objects 119 Chapter 9: Using Your Own Content 149 Chapter 10: Using Content from SMART Resources167 Chapter 11: Creating Your First Lesson or Presentation 181 Part III: Adding Interactivity Tools and Collaborating Activities  197 Chapter 12: Adding Multimedia to Your Presentation or Lesson 199 Chapter 13: Collaborating with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard 213 Chapter 14: Taking Advantage of Remote Collaboration and Other Conferencing Tools 227 Chapter 15: Using SMART Meeting Pro Software 241 Chapter 16: Putting It All Together: Some Great Examples 255 Part IV: The Part of Tens  267 Chapter 17: Ten (Or So) Frequently Asked Questions 269 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Cool Accessories 277 Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts 289 Chapter 20: Ten Creative Ways to Involve Your Audience 293 Part V: Appendixes  297 Appendix A: Resources 299 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 303 Index  311

Radana Dvorak holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of London, Queen Mary College, and a master′s degree in Knowledge Based Systems (AI). In the past, Radana has served as a researcher and professor, as well as heading a software company that designs software tools. Currently, Radana is the Associate Dean for Extended Learning at Saint Martin′s University. She is the author of Moodle For Dummies.