SMART- Interactive white board

This session was ALL about interaction, the interactive white board. we learnt about how to use the board, why to use the board and how others use the board. In my opinion SMART is the way forward --> :) So today i'm blogging strengths /weakness and showing you a little of what I learnt. So don't STOP reading its in fact kind of interesting.  

Smart board you tube video

1. Endless possibilities
2. A big computer

• Websites
• Resources – number lines, Calculator, Number squares
• Easy access
• Quicker
• Can be Updated

R.M instructional strategies

Robert Marzano  " A good teacher uses technology well, to be effective you have to be confident and experienced."  

Considerations

1. Reliability-Always have plan B- back up just in case.)
2. Height - It should be interactive, so children can access it too.
3. Position- to ensure all children can see the board.
4. Light - sunlight, glare and reflection.
5. Access - of course you have to be able to have one first.
6. Text visibly- important the text colour chosen can be see (most importantly if you have changed the background colour.)

Benefits

1. It developments discussion skills.
2. Different kinds of learning ( visual, auditory and kinesthetic (SEN, EAL).)
3. Record-able
4. Creative
5. More simulation and engaging (Edutainment.)
6. Develops ICT skills.
7. Develops thinking skills.
8. Webs links and resources.

NOW let the fun part begin: 

After learning and having a play about with the interactive board and testing out the basics we all learnt a special effect. Our groups effect was 'Click and fade.' 

The Click to Reveal Effect

Creating the Click to Reveal Effect

1. Open a blank page in SMART Notebook software.

2. Type or place the information you want to hide and reveal on your SMART Notebook page.

3. Click the Gallery tab, and type button in the text box.

4. Click the Search button. The search results appear.

5. Select the Pictures folder to display several images of buttons.

6. Click and drag the thumbnail of a button to your SMART Notebook page. The button is added to the page.

7. Drag and drop the button over the object you want to hide and reveal. 

Animating the Click to Reveal Effect

1. Left-click the image of the button on the page.

2. Select the Properties tab, and then select Object Animation.

3. Select Fade Out from the Type drop-down menu.

4. Select Locking > Lock in Place from the button’s drop-down menu to remove the blue selection box from appearing around the button.

Using the Click to Reveal Effect

1. Press the image of the button on the page. The button fades out, revealing the hidden object

underneath.

2. Press the revealed object to reset the button to its original state, Tip: You can insert multiple click to reveal effects on the same SMART Notebook page. The click to reveal effect adds an interactive element and hands-on approach to lesson activities. Students can verify their work and receive instant feedback by pressing the animated object on the SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard. Another extraordinary effect, made simple.

MY Click and fade demonstration.....