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Box light projectowrite2

by considering

Jul 18, 2009

Has anyone used this equipment? This company claims to use the projector and a built-in CCD camera to project the image onto any surface using an infared pen to interact. I am exploring all possibilites to be able to afford a white board in my second grade classroom. Thanks!

Veronica Yes, I have actually used this equipment. It works just as they say. It's a great tool for presentations, training, and getting the audience interacting with you. It's a very useful product!

On 7/18/09, considering wrote: > Has anyone used this equipment? This company claims to use > the projector and a built-in CCD camera to project...See More

Aug 24, 2009

Choice Board Notebook Template

by Laura

Jul 21, 2009

I was looking for templates of notebook files for a variety of choice boards for differentiated instruction. Any suggestions on where I might search?

Do you use SMART Response Clickers?

by Computer Gal

Jul 23, 2009

I'm doing a presentation on the use of clickers in the elementary classroom. I'd love to hear how some of you implement clicker in your classrooms or computer labs. Thanks in advance for any ideas!

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Teri Ours are funded at the district level through a grant. Each school in our county receives 4 Smart Boards with document cameras per year. Each school received one set of Smart Response clickers the first year, but, as I've said in other posts, we've switched to the CPS clickers from E-struction which are much easier to use and more versatile.
...See MoreOurs are funded at the district level through a grant. Each school in our county receives 4 Smart Boards with document cameras per year. Each school received one set of Smart Response clickers the first year, but, as I've said in other posts, we've switched to the CPS clickers from E-struction which are much easier to use and more versatile.

I know part of the reason for this grant is because so many of our schools are being refurbished. The oldest buildings on many campuses are being torn down and new buildings constructed. The technology is built into the new buildings, so this grant helps some of the other classrooms comparable.

On 8/09/09, some thoughts about spending money on education wrote: > The question is not "how to use" but "how to obtain". I would > love to have technology in the classroom. I have researched > purchasing my own short throw projector and document reader. I > started thinking about all the money I spend each year (this > purchase alone would be over $1000). I've spent MUCH time and > money out of pocket . You are really lucky to have access to > these tools in the classroom, especially at a time when so many > teachers are concerned about having a job. Good luck to you and > enjoy! How does your school have the budget for these > items??? > > > > > On 8/07/09, Miss M wrote: >> I teach high school world history. I have a SMART board, >> airliner and a class set of clickers. My response as to how >> do you use them? How do I NOT use them...that's a shorter >> list:) >> >> How I use the clickers: >> To answer questions based on reading in their text books, to >> answer questions interspersed throughout lectures, to answer >> questions after we watch a video clip or full video, to take >> tests, to review info from previous lessons, to answer >> questions based on a visual I provide (painting, political >> cartoon, map, etc), to save paper - I make a class set of a >> worksheet and they answer the questions via the clickers, to >> take surveys about various things. >> >> I use my clickers almost every single day! And my high school >> kids LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!! It has created an even more >> engaging class than I had before. If I had to give up all my >> tech toys and could only keep one - my clickers would be it!!!! >> >> Hope this helps.

Aug 9, 2009

Miss M especially at a time when so many > teachers are concerned about having a job. Good luck to you and > enjoy! How does your school have the budget for these > items??? >

My items were earned by taking various technology based professional development in my district and doing a lot of work for our districts Media and Instruction...See More

Aug 11, 2009

Looking for a clock with hands to manipulate for the SMART

by Kindernut

Jul 31, 2009

Hi, I am so excited that I get a SMARTboard in my room this fall!!! One (there will be many more) thing I am looking for is a clock with movable hands. I was thinking it would be neat if there was a digital underneath that stayed covered until the students touched it. Anyone see this? Thanks!

TN Go the Gallery and search for clock. There is a clock with moveable hands in the interactive section. There is also a clock with a digital readout underneath. You change the time on the digital clock and the analog clock shows the same time. The digital clock can be hidden.

Sep 2, 2009

Tim Connors On 9/02/09, TN wrote: > Go the Gallery and search for clock. There is a clock with > moveable hands in the interactive section. There is also a > clock with a digital readout underneath. You change the time > on the digital clock and the analog clock shows the same > time. The digital clock can be hidden.

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Oct 5, 2009

Smartboards in Computer class

by Kao

Aug 4, 2009

Any computer teachers out their use whiteboards? How do you implement them in your classes?

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CTJS Kao, I apologize if my answer did not meet your expectations. You asked a question on using SMART Boards in computer class and I responded based on my experience of having had the SMART Board for a year and teaching elementary.

I guess that the way I did some of the lessons could be duplicated in PowerPoint with a projector but I found th...See More

Aug 5, 2009

Kao I didn't mind your input. I just wanted to clarify what I teach and what grade level so I could hopefully get some help that was a little more specific and helpful for my classroom. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. But being the internet, people can't read tone and thus, misinterpret everything posted.

Thanks for the link!

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Aug 13, 2009

Can you use dry erase markers

by Susan

Aug 5, 2009

to write on your whiteboard? Mine will be a Smartboard brand.

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Terri On 8/05/09, Susan wrote: > to write on your whiteboard? Mine will be a Smartboard > brand.

No....it will come with special markers. Think of the board as a computer screen and you are using a drawing application. Hope that helps!

Aug 5, 2009

THIS INFO! NFM On 8/05/09, Terri wrote: > On 8/05/09, Susan wrote: >> to write on your whiteboard? Mine will be a Smartboard >> brand. > > No....it will come with special markers. Think of the board > as a computer screen and you are using a drawing > application. Hope that helps!

Aug 6, 2009

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power point presentation

by pfp

Aug 16, 2009

Hi - can anyone tell me if it is easier to make a power point presentation and put it on the smartboard or to make slides in notebook? What would be the difference? Thanks!

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Kerrie If you have Notebook reader, you can use it on any whiteboard brand. Powerpoint is to whiteboards as VHS is to DVD. Let it go! Let us know what lessons you'd like. We want input from teachers, in return you can have it for free. See our free lessons here... [link removed]

On 8/17/09, CTJS wrote: > Personally, from my experience I think...See More

Aug 18, 2009

Question about PPT On 8/16/09, pfp wrote: > Hi - can anyone tell me if it is easier to make a power > point presentation and put it on the smartboard or to make > slides in notebook? What would be the difference? Thanks!

Hi everyone, One reason I use PPT is because of the rehearse timings function. I can make music play through slides and match up ...See More

Aug 30, 2009

FREE interactive whiteboard lessons

by Kerrie

Aug 17, 2009

We want input from teachers to what lessons they are looking for. Email us. Use our free lessons posted to our website [link removed])

Kerrie lay our Rhyme Race game for the Whiteboard or computer! Pre-k-2. [link removed]

On 8/17/09, Kerrie wrote: > We want input from teachers to what lessons they are > looking for. Email us. Use our free lessons posted to our > website [link removed])

Aug 18, 2009

What do you need to have Smartboards?

by certifiedteach

Aug 21, 2009

I teach in a building that is almost 100 years old. It is in beautiful condition, gleaming hardwood floors, etc. However, we only have two electrical outlets per classroom with 2 sockets each, and obviously the wiring is very old. If I were able to get a Smartboard through a grant for my room, would I even be able to use it? Would the electrical si...See More

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Yes You Can! I agree. the SMART board is connected to your computer, and your computer to a projector that projects the image onto your screen. So using a powerstrip with a long cord/extention cord, you can plug everything in. My SMARTboard and projector/computer setup has 2-3 cords that stretch quite a ways through my room. So I went to Staples and got those t...See MoreI agree. the SMART board is connected to your computer, and your computer to a projector that projects the image onto your screen. So using a powerstrip with a long cord/extention cord, you can plug everything in. My SMARTboard and projector/computer setup has 2-3 cords that stretch quite a ways through my room. So I went to Staples and got those things that cover cords on the floor to decrease tripping hazards.

On 8/22/09, DRR wrote: > I am not sure I understand Raymond's response. The Smartboard I have > does not need to be plugged into the wall. It needs to be connected > to a computer. It gets it's power from the computer. > > On 8/22/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> Thanks, I had to laugh a bit; we have one elderly custodian who >> just mops the halls and cleans the toilets once in a while - other >> than that, teachers clean their rooms and we would have to call in >> an electrician. We have no building engineers, etc! >> I would really like to get a smartboard somehow. Oh! there is one >> unused electrical outlet about 2 feet down from the 18 foot >> ceiling on the same wall as the current dry erase boards. I wonder >> if we could figure out how to use that? >> >> On 8/22/09, Raymond H. wrote: >>> On 8/21/09, certifiedteach wrote: >>>> I teach in a building that is almost 100 years old. It is in >>>> beautiful condition, gleaming hardwood floors, etc. However, >>>> we only have two electrical outlets per classroom with 2 >>>> sockets each, and obviously the wiring is very old. If I >>>> were able to get a Smartboard through a grant for my room, >>>> would I even be able to use it? Would the electrical >>>> situation need to be updated? The outlets are not even >>>> located near the current wall of regular whiteboard. I >>>> already have two computers running in my class on one wall >>>> using a powerstrip, and on the other side of the room is my >>>> desk area with my computer and a small fridge plugged in. If >>>> I want to plug anything in, it means using an extension cord >>>> from the area behind my desk, and unplugging my own >>>> computer. Is having a smartboard possible for me, or just a >>>> dream? >>> >>> >>> You can have the SmartBoard it'd just require having your >>> maintenance dept. install and another wall jack. Your present >>> description would be a fire hazard if you for instance a high >>> grade extension chord off the SmartBoard to the available half >>> og the wall jack or into the powerstrip. But know it is >>> possible. Try asking your custodial staff, their boss the >>> engineer or if you're cool with your principal that person on >>> wiring in another walljack.

Sep 10, 2009

Muuvv You Should be able to connect the Smartboard to any one of the Existing PCs. For that you need a VGA Y-Splitter cable. around $10 - $20 Bucks. You Will also need a long USB cable to go to the SmartBoard and Long VGA Extender cable to Go to the Projector (cost depends on Length $15 for 25"). Most Smartboards get their power from the USB Cable (look ...See More

Oct 4, 2009

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