I'm getting a Smartboard next term. They installed the software in my computer. I will like to start planning lessons or searching for lessons but the instructions said I need to have the board connected to the computer...what can I do?
I'd like to make it an interactive question, where when y...See MoreThis may be a stupid question, but how do you get the Smart Response questions to work?? If you click on the answer, it just shows it as a box. Is there a way (a button or something I need to click) to make it work?? I'm not sure if I'm actually asking this to where it makes sense.
I'd like to make it an interactive question, where when you click on an answer choice it says the answer is correct or incorrect.
On 1/02/11, TX tech teacher wrote: > This may be a stupid question, but how do you get the Smart Response > questions to work?? If you click on the answer, it just shows it as a box. > Is there a way (a button or something I need to click) to make it work?? > I'm not sure if I'm actually asking this to where it makes sense. > > I'd like to make it an interactive question, where when you click on an > answer choice it says the answer is correct or incorrect. > > I'd appreciate any help at all on this. > > Thanks!
Help! I just got a Starboard and I'm not sure how to use it. I teach second grade and am looking for calendar, money, and time activities to start with. Can anyone help? I don't know where to start!
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On 1/03/11, SArvik wrote: > Help! I just got a Starboard and I'm not sure how to use > it. I teach second grade and am looking for calendar, > money, and time activities to start with. Can anyone help? > I don't know where to start!
MimioStudio 7 allows you to open those SmartNotebook files inside the Mimio software. The Mimio website has lots of good information about the product, as well as some training videos and software downloads. As a Mimio reseller I would also suggest contacting your local reseller and asking for a free demonstration. It's a great way to see Mimio and help you make a decision. Hope that helps.
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On 1/14/11, Roni wrote: > Hi, everyone! I got the approval to request an interactive > whiteboard and accompanying equipment. I really wanted a > SMARTboard because I've already created lessons using the > SMARTNotebook software and been given alot of templates > from other teachers using the SMARTNotebook software. What > are the pros of using the Mimio? What are the cons? What > does the SMARTboard offer that the Mimio doesn't? Does the > Mimeo have a way to convert Notebook files to Mimeo files? > Our tech person said the Mimeo is VERY SIMILAR to the > SMARTboard or Promethean, but the Mimeo is just more cost > effective. I need to know if they really are as similar as > the SMARTboard or Promethean or am I trying to be convinced > that it is because of the cost factor? Please, please > comment because I have to make a decision based on what > I've been told and I need to know if I should go ahead and > request it or hold out for a SMARTboard. I would sincerely > appreciate any guidance you can give me. > > Thanks, > Roni
Hold out for a SMART Board! Like most things, you get what you pay for. SMART, the most trusted name in educational technology is the only provider of SMART Notebook Software. You say that you’ve used it before, so you know it’s unique design and delivery features. SMART Notebook software also connects you to a full ecosystem of content, tools and support to help you create high-impact lessons: [link removed]
The Promethean board is a pen-only system. It cannot function without this pen and replacements become costly. Plus, students cannot interact with the board using fingers, stylists, etc. The projected image does not fill the entire screen and Promethean’s support does not match that of SMART’s.
Good luck in your decision. We’d love to have you join the edtech conversation on our Facebook page, and see why other educators love their SMART Boards. [link removed]!
Have a great day! Lindsey
On 1/14/11, Roni wrote: > Hi, everyone! I really wanted a > SMARTboard because I've already created lessons using the > SMARTNotebook software and been given alot of templates > from other teachers using the SMARTNotebook software. What > are the pros of using the Mimio? What are the cons? What > does the SMARTboard offer that the Mimio doesn't? Does the > Mimeo have a way to convert Notebook files to Mimeo files? > Our tech person said the Mimeo is VERY SIMILAR to the > SMARTboard or Promethean, but the Mimeo is just more cost > effective. I need to know if they really are as similar as > the SMARTboard or Promethean or am I trying to be convinced > that it is because of the cost factor? Please, please > comment because I have to make a decision based on what > I've been told and I need to know if I should go ahead and > request it or hold out for a SMARTboard. I would sincerely > appreciate any guidance you can give me. > > Thanks, > Roni
Your last sentence is the key to the entire discussion I have read. The worthiness of any technology is in it's use. I have observed teachers using the Smartboard for nothing more than a regular whiteboard and I have seen teachers use it very creatively. THere needs to be desire, training and time to experiment for it to be worthwhile. Janine
What are some of the advantages of using Smartboard in the classroom? How user friendly is it and are there any issues that anyone has come across while using it?
First among these is simply the ability to have my lessonn pre-loaded without having to write anything on the board. I can prepare my lesson using the Smart software or I can simply post the PDF or word version on the screen and go from there. Accordingly, I spen fleas time writing on the board and more time interacting with the students. By default, that increases the sheer volume of information passed along as well as the time spent analyzing the content. I combine everything i put up on the smart board with a worksheet that matches the lesson for each student. Their organization is improved greatly and they have more time to THINK about the information instead of copying it.
Lastly, everything we use on the smart board gets posted on the school website. If a student is absent or just absent-minded, they can go to the school site and download the lesson exactly as it appeared in class.
For my purposes, the smart board is an invaluable tool. I have not touched a marker or piece of chalk in 3 years and I am not looking to do so any time soon.
On 1/22/11, Alicia wrote: > What are some of the advantages of using Smartboard in the > classroom? How user friendly is it and are there any issues > that anyone has come across while using it?
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On 2/13/11, MathDude wrote: > I am a high school math teacher and I use a smart board for > every lesson every single day. It has transformed my > teaching style in a number of ways. > > First among these is simply the ability to have my lessonn > pre-loaded without having to write anything on the board. I > can prepare my lesson using the Smart software or I can > simply post the PDF or word version on the screen and go from > there. Accordingly, I spen fleas time writing on the board > and more time interacting with the students. By default, > that increases the sheer volume of information passed along > as well as the time spent analyzing the content. I combine > everything i put up on the smart board with a worksheet that > matches the lesson for each student. Their organization is > improved greatly and they have more time to THINK about the > information instead of copying it. > > Lastly, everything we use on the smart board gets posted on > the school website. If a student is absent or just > absent-minded, they can go to the school site and download > the lesson exactly as it appeared in class. > > For my purposes, the smart board is an invaluable tool. I have > not touched a marker or piece of chalk in 3 years and I am > not looking to do so any time soon. > > On 1/22/11, Alicia wrote: >> What are some of the advantages of using Smartboard in the >> classroom? How user friendly is it and are there any issues >> that anyone has come across while using it?
I have a smartboard in my classroom and was wondering in what ways are other teachers using them in their rooms. I use it mainly for notes and voc review w powerpoint but would like to use it more than just for that. Gracias
On 2/04/11, profe wrote: > I have a smartboard in my classroom and was wondering in what ways are other teachers using them in their rooms. I use it mainly for notes and voc review w powerpoint but would like to use it more than just for that. Gracias
On 11/04/11, elementary teach...See MoreHello, I search the Mimio website but did not see any information that Mimio Studio software opens and runs *.notebook files. SMART Notebook collaborative learning software and SMART Notebook Express will open and play lessons saved in the *.notebook format. More information about each is here: [link removed]
On 11/04/11, elementary teacher wrote: > Can I use mimionotebook to download SmartBoard lessons or do I > need SmartBoard notebook? > Thanks! > > > > On 8/11/11, Ian Berg wrote: >> On 4/07/11, nyteach wrote: >>> I have a SmartBoard, I was wondering if I can use a lesson >>> downloaded from Promethean -- or are they both software >>> compatable only? >> >> Yes, SMART Notebook version 10 for Microsoft Windows can >> import Promethean files with the *.flp extension. > However, >> Promethean files with the newer *.flipchart extension can not >> be imported at this time. >> >> SMART Notebook version 10 for Microsoft Windows can also >> import Micrsoft PowerPoint (*.ppt, *.pptx) and Common >> Whiteboard (*.iwb) files. >> >> SMART Notebook vesrion 10 for Apple Macintosh can import files >> with the Common Whiteboard *.iwb extension. >> >> Regards, >> >> Ian Berg Technical Support Specialist SMART Technologies >> [link removed]
I'd like to make it an interactive question, where when y...See More