The SMART 6000 series (6055, 6065, and 6075) interactive flat panels, or IFPs, have some very convenient features, but they may not be useful in all environments or situations. Here are two features that may or may not be convenient for you, followed by a video on…
SMART Technologies has done a great job at keeping up with regular updates and improvements to their Notebook software, and Notebook 16 is no exception. Here are some of the improvements and new features that you will enjoy using in this new version:…
It is a scene familiar in many elementary school classrooms: Students come to the front and sit on a colorful carpet where the teacher has them practice basic reading and math skills. In many schools today this ritual also involves students interacting…
I have been giving trainings on how to use SMART Boards since before I started working for The Chariot Group. I have always found it beneficial to have videos of training for those who are unable to attend in person and for those who attended…
About a year ago SMART Technologies came out with the 6000 series interactive flat panels, the next generation of SMART Boards. The 6000 series currently comes in two sizes: 55″ and 65″, which are named the 6055 and 6065 respectively.…
Shape Division was originally a feature included in Math Tools, a paid add-on for SMART Notebook 11. One of the major downsides of this add-on was it was only available for Windows. Mac users have been asking for the same functionality. Now, with Notebook 15, Shape…
SMART Meeting Pro is a great tool for presentations and collaboration. Full Whiteboard mode offer benefits for both purposes. While giving a presentation in Meeting Pro, entering Full Whiteboard mode eliminates distractions, making the presentation more visible and clean. While collaborating with…
In a previous post I provided a brief introduction to SMART Meeting Pro. In this post I am going to introduce a feature that will take your meetings to the next level: Bookmarks. Bookmarks expand both presentation and collaboration capabilities. They do this by allowing you to set…
SMART Technologies continues its commitment to continually improving their software with the next version SMART Notebook 15! This version is scheduled to be available for download on April 23rd, but for those of you who just can’t wait that long,…
I have done quite a few posts about SMART Notebook software and how it can be used effectively in the classroom. This time I would like to write about another software from SMART, one that is designed to be used…