smartboard

=Smartboards (iRover)= We have three Smartboards at Steve MacLean Public School. Two are iRovers (has everything needed (e.g., projector, laptop) attached) and one is a regular Smartboard (needs a media cart).

Set-Up
media type="youtube" key="ptMHO-btMsU" width="425" height="350" There are many other good "how to" videos on YouTube if you seach for "Smart Notebook Basics". Click here for the link.

School:

 * 1) Go to "Start"
 * 2) Select "Control Panel"
 * 3) Click on "Run Advertised Programs"
 * 4) Select "Smart Technologies Smart Notebook 10 - Notebook"
 * 5) Press "Run"
 * 6) When complete, repeat process with "Smart Technologies Smart Notebook 10 - Drivers"

Home:

 * 1) Go to the Smart Technologies Software website for a 30 day trial
 * 2) When it is installed, contact "hotline" and ask for a product key (they should be able to help you).
 * 3) They may also send you out a disc containing the software (Greg also has a disc if you wish to borrow it).

Useful Resources for Teachers
OCDSB Instructional Coach Smartboard Page Smart Technologies - Smart Exhange Smartboards for Dummies (but also good for teachers) The Teacher's Guide - Math Websites for Interactive Whiteboards

Virtual Manipulatives
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives McGraw-Hill (Glencoe) Virtual Manipulatives Shodor Interactive Activities Illuminations - Resources for Teaching Math Harcourt Schools E-Lab Math Playground Virtual Manipulatives