1. Lisa Rusczyk
Multimedia Technician
Academic Technology
http://www.lhup.edu/acadtech
2. Why should you learn how to
use a SMART Board?
Research study results documenting the
impact of electronic whiteboards on
teaching and learning
Teachers' Perceptions Regarding the Use of the Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Instruction
Findings: Interactive and collaborative qualities of board use were regarded as important reasons
for using the equipment.
Full report available athttp://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper6.asp Teacher Perceptions
Findings: "All staff who used the Whiteboard were extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities
of the technology and a lot were inspired to use ICT more in their lessons and were given
confidence by the fact that the Whiteboard was reliable and easy to use."
Full report available athttp://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/pubs/smartboard.htm
What is uniquely contributed by the interactive whiteboard? In other words, what teaching
and learning benefits cannot be achieved with a large display alone?
Findings: "The interactive whiteboard is an effective medium for teacher input to the whole
class, and for reviewing the lesson. The teacher is able to present from the front, and is better
positioned to observe pupils' response. ... [It is ] an effective support for teacher-led group work
Full report available athttp://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/whiteboards
Gains in Self-Efficacy: Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Special
Education Classrooms E/BD adolescent social behavior (limited study)
Findings: "In the academic setting, they yielded significant increases in their self-
esteem, appropriate peer relations, and overall self worth."
Full report available at http://www.smarterkids.org/research/paper2.asp
3. How can I use the SMART
Board in my classroom?
Elevates Student Engagement
Enhances Learning
Decreases Difficulty of Explaining
Stimulates Different Learning Styles
Increases Long Term Information Retention
4. Topics Covered
Orienting the Smart Board
Touch, Write and Save Options
Ink Aware for Microsoft Office
Using PPT software on the SMART
Board
5. Orienting the SMART Board
Press and hold the keyboard and the
mouse button on the SMART Board at
the same time.
Press the center target with your pointer
finger and release.
6. Touch, Write and Save Options
View the touch save and write options
7. Ink Aware
Understand the 3 buttons
Insert drawling as image
Insert drawling as text
Add image to notebook software
8. Using PowerPoint
Use the forward and back buttons on the
screen
Annotate your slides
Capture and add to notebook software
with original and new writing
9. Common Errors
Make sure you put down the marker before
picking up the eraser
Do not use white board markers on the
white board
Put down one marker before selecting
another.
All items must be in the tray before using
your finger as a pointer
When using your finger as a pointer do not
touch the screen
Don’t stand in front of the projector