Notebook+Basics

=Notebook software= Smart Boards are interactive whiteboards with their own tools that operate the mechanical functions of the board. Notebook is the software program, with its own set of tools, that enables the Smart Board to save notes and sessions that can be used again later. These saved files support mulitmedia presentations. Notebook is a //**free**// program that can be downloaded and used on any computer. //**You** **do NOT need a Smart Board**// to use this program and its galleries and tools. Listen to a 2 minute overview of the Notebook program: []

The Smart Board Training Center has these tutorials available to explain and walk you through the basics and some of the features of Notebook 10.

Getting Started
A summary of what’s new in SMART Notebook 10. View each tutorial individually.
 * Tutorial 1: Activation
 * Tutorial 2: Finding What You Need
 * Tutorial 3: The Ink Layer
 * Tutorial 4: Managing Pages
 * Tutorial 5: The Properties Tab
 * Tutorial 6: The Lesson Activity Toolkit
 * Tutorial 7: New Tools in SMART Notebook 10
 * Tutorial: What’s New in Notebook 10 – A 30-Minute Overview (Flash file – 113 MB)

Basics
Overview of the Notebook software interface, writing in Notebook software and converting handwriting to typed text. = =
 * Notebook Basics Learning Resource (PDF 1 MB)
 * Tutorial: SMART Notebook Software Basics (Flash file - 1.4MB)
 * Toolbars - Windows (PDF 1 MB)
 * Collecting and Sharing Content - Windows(PDF 1 MB)
 * Tutorial: The Notebook Gallery -(Flash file - 2.1MB)
 * Tutorial: Objects in Notebook Software-(Flash file - 2.1MB)
 * Working with Gallery Collections -Windows (PDF 1 MB)
 * Tutorial:The Page Sorter -(Flash file - 2.1MB)

The Lesson Activity Toolkit 2.0
The recently updated Lesson Activity Toolkit is a Gallery collection of customizable tools and templates, including activities, games and graphics, and tools that you can use to create professional-looking, interactive and engaging lessons.
 * The Lesson Activity Toolkit (PDF - 251kb)

Lesson Planning and Delivery
Learn how to create lesson material with Notebook software. Add interactive elements to get students involved.
 * Hands on Practice - Windows
 * Notebook in the School Office - Windows