Magic Table Reveal

This is one of the coolest hide reveals that I have seen. It is easy to do and you can easily edit the choices and question for any subject or content. Email me if you need more direction than what I give in the video. I am working on creating some examples that I can send you.

Magic table reveal how to video

SMART notebook express

Great facts about notebook express from SMART in case you aren't using it yet.

• Universal – Anyone, anywhere can use SMART Notebook Express to access SMART Notebook software content, regardless of the operating system or device being used

• Based on SMART Notebook – SMART Notebook Express includes some of the most popular editing and delivery features of SMART Notebook software

• Easy to access – SMART Notebook Express is a web application that does not require you to install software, register or log on to access it

• Easy to share – With SMART Notebook Express, you can share your SMART Notebook files with other educators, students and parents, regardless of whether they have SMART Notebook software

• Integrated with the SMART Exchange – Use the SMART Exchange to find and access thousands of SMART Notebook lesson activities and content – then open them with SMART Notebook Express

• Automatic feature updates – As SMART Notebook Express is a web application, updates to features are made automatically

Check it out and be sure to link the site to your classroom web page so parents can view notebooks that you have linked. Notebook express

More helpful links

I came across these sites tonight and wanted to share. Enjoy!

Language Arts sites for SMART board

Math sites for SMART board

Music sites for SMART board

Science sites for SMART board

Social Studies sites for SMART board

SMART resources for teachers

Google Earth Lessons

Google Applications for Educators

Notebooks - all subjects

Customizing your interactive timer

Customizing the timer is simple and easy - a great way to keep your students on their toes since you can use a different piece of music or sound every day.

Customizing the timer video

Screen Capture Toolbar

A short video explaining how to use the screen capture function in notebook to create engaging lessons in notebook that can be easily modified to fit your student's academic needs.

Screen Capture

Toolbar 101 B

A continuation of the toolbar - very basic. How to use the shade tool (w/ examples) and full screen.

Toolbar 101 B

Toolbar 101

I am starting some basic videos on how to use notebook software. These first ones are for someone who is completely unfamiliar with notebook and hasn't had any training.

Video #1 is about the first 9 icons on the toolbar and how to open notebook software. This is one of many available on youtube. I tried to differentiate this one by creating a capture of the toolbar so it is easily seen and show what happens when each is clicked. It is also paced so someone can follow along and do the same thing on their computer as they listen/watch.

Toolbar 101 A

Hide/Reveal - Flip around Axis bottom edge

Another quick and easy object animation hide reveal.

Flip - bottom edge

SMART Exemplary Educator

Are you familiar with what a SMART Exemplary Educator is? SMART has a wonderful program for educators who are experienced SMART users. These are our teachers who are helping their peers use their boards and other SMART products and are leaders in their buildings.

SMART has many opportunities, such as trade show teacher, which you are required to be a SEE to be considered. The big bonus of being an SEE has just arrived. SMART just started an online community just for SEE's. Imagine a social networking system that is specifically for other experienced SMART users around the globe. You can search for, network, discuss and contact users regarding questions, problems or things you want to share. The site became live yesterday and I have already been in contact with several other teachers who are also SEE's.

Check out how you can become an SEE - it's a relatively simple and easy process.

http://www.smarttech.com/see

SMART Suite Contest

Only one week left to enter the SMART suite contest. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to win some great products.

http://smarttech.com/suitetalkcontest

2nd Annual SMART user Conference - Bloomington, IL

Registration is now open for our 2nd annual user conference that will be held on Saturday, April 2nd in Bloomington, IL. Seats are limited and already going quickly. Be sure to reserve your space now.

Bradfield's SMART user conference

Win a wireless lab for your school

Discovery Education is giving away a ton of prizes. The grand prize includes a wireless lab. Here is what the grand prize winner receives:

Each grand prize package includes a $5,000 technology grant from Discovery Education as well as these great prizes:

1 Interactive Whiteboard

Includes integrated personal response system with 20 units designed to encourage student participation and enhance learning.

PolyVision

1 Projector

Lightweight for ultimate portability

NEC Epson

1 Printer

Network ready, high print resolution

Xerox Epson HP

3 Wireless Access Points Cisco HP D-Link

1 Storage Cart

Convenient storage for laptops

Bretford

1 Digital Camcorder

Super Steady Shot image stabilization and NightShot Plus technology make sure your video looks stunning and clean as you record to a MiniDV casette.

Sony

1 Portable Document Camera

3.2 megapixel resolution, 80 image built-in memory

AVerMedia

20 Notebook Computers or Tablet PCs

High performance wireless technology

HP lenovo Toshiba

2011 Calendar

If you have looked for calendars in the gallery, you may have noticed that they only go up to 2009. However, if you go to exchange.smarttech.com and type in 2011, you will have the opportunity to download 2011 calendar pages. The download will be a gallery item. Once downloaded, notebook software will automatically open up and if you go to your "my content" folder in the gallery and then click on "pages" you will see each month as a page.