If you haven't had a chance to update your Notebook software to 10.8 (which just came out), I highly suggest that you do. There are several new features that will definitely put a smile on your face. There are also many changes to SMART Response that will make creating and implementing assessments easier.
A few of the Notebook changes:
1. Image Optimization - large images can be automatically optimized to make your notebook files smaller and easier to share. An image can be optimized when you insert it or you can right click and select image optimization from the drop down menu.
2. Full Screen zoom - switch between entire page length and page width zoom while in full screen mode so your pages always fill the screen.
3. Gesture feedback - feedback is provided when you use the zoom gesture or swipe gesture so you always know what page you're on or what zoom level you've reached.
4. Pages are now numbered sequentially when you create groups rather than starting back at one with each new group.
5. From the file menu you can share your notebook on the exchange by selecting "Share on the SMART Exchange."
Response Changes:
1. Answer keys can be created - click response on the file menu for the choice
2. Set up tools shortcut is located on the Response desktop menu
3. When changing the remote type, you do not have to have classes stopped or notebooks closed. It also will let you know which type of question is supported by the type of remote that you are choosing.
4. When you are in transparent mode in Notebook, SMART Response icons are available on the floating toolbar making it easier to insert questions.
5. Icons have also been added to the full screen floating toolbar
6. No need for title pages to save data in Teacher Tools!!!
7. Easier duplication of classes and classes can be imported from one to another
8. Remotes now connect more easily - no need to scan for classes when joining previous classes
Be sure to update your software now so you can try out these changes - they are definitely worth it!
