How To: Enhance lectures with multimedia presentations, videos, and interactive elements.
Example: Multimedia Lecture on Climate Change
Step-by-Step:
Open SMART Board Tools: Launch the SMART Board Tools software.
Create a New Presentation: Start a new presentation and title it “Climate Change Lecture.”
Insert Multimedia: Add videos, images, and interactive charts using SMART Ink and SMART Meeting Pro.
Interactive Elements: Use the SMART Board tools to create interactive elements like quizzes or polls.
Presentation: Deliver the lecture using the SMARTBoard, engaging students with multimedia and interactive content.
Technical tips:
Ensure the latest version of SMART Board Tools software is installed.
Pre-download all multimedia files. Use a computer or tablet connected to the SMARTBoard.
Test all multimedia elements to ensure they function correctly.
How To: Facilitate group research projects with shared digital resources and collaborative tools.
Example: Group Research on Renewable Energy
Launch the SMART kapp app.
Create a New Project: Start a new project and title it “Renewable Energy Research.”
Insert Resources: Add links to digital resources, articles, and research papers.
Collaborative Tools: Use SMART kapp to allow students to share notes and ideas in real-time.
Research: Guide students in using the SMARTBoard to present their findings and collaborate.
Technical Tips:
Ensure the latest version of SMART kapp software is installed.
Use a reliable internet connection for accessing digital resources.
Test the collaborative tools to ensure they function correctly.
Note: The SMART kapp app is a free app that allows users to connect their mobile devices to SMART kapp digital whiteboards. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.
How To: Use the board for solving complex problems in subjects like mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
Example: Solving Differential Equations
Launch the SMART Math Tools software.
Create a New Activity: Start a new activity and title it “Differential Equations.”
Insert Problems: Input complex differential equations using SMART Math Tools.
Interactive Elements: Use the SMART Board tools to solve the equations step-by-step, allowing students to interact and suggest solutions.
Discussion: Discuss the solutions and the methods used to solve the problems.
Ensure the latest version of SMART Math Tools software is installed.
Use a computer or tablet connected to the SMARTBoard.
Test the interactive tools to ensure they function correctly.
Note: The SMART Math Tools refers to the math-specific features and functions within the SMART Notebook software to work on the whiteboard feature.
How To: Conduct virtual lab experiments and simulations for science and technology courses.
Example: Virtual Chemistry Lab
Launch the SMART Lab software.
Create a New Lab: Start a new lab activity and title it “Virtual Chemistry Lab.”
Insert Simulation: Use the SMART Lab’s built-in tools or import a virtual lab simulation.
Interactive Elements: Allow students to conduct experiments by manipulating variables and observing outcomes.
Discussion: Discuss the results and the scientific principles demonstrated by the experiments.
Ensure the simulation software is up-to-date.
Use a computer or tablet with internet access connected to the SMARTBoard.
Test the simulation beforehand to ensure it runs smoothly.