Thing+8

= Welcome to Thing 8! =

You will be learning >>
 * the basics of SMART Notebook
 * how to use SMART express (instructions)
 * what is SMART exchange
 * how to use SMART Notebook Math Tools
 * SMART Notebook 10 Tricks and Tips
 * Checker Tool
 * Click to Reveal
 * Erase to Reveal
 * Random Generator
 * Magic Tunnel
 * Magnifying Glass
 * Page Recorder
 * Pull Tabs

Overview
SMARTboard and the SMARTnotebook are amazing tools that we have available in our classroom. Create high-impact lessons that bring learning to life. With a rich set of design and delivery features and a multitude of digital resources, SMART Notebook software connects you to a full ecosystem of content, tools and support.

The 2012-2013 school year brought the availability of SMART Notebook 11. All of the above tips and tricks are still relevant, but Notebook 11 has even more functions to streamline the creation of notebooks and to incorporate interactivity into your lessons. The addition of an activity builder allows teachers to quickly add a self-checking sorting activity.
 * SMART Notebook 11**
 * [[file:SMART Notebook 11 Installation Instructions.pdf|how to install SMART Notebook 11]]
 * Activity Builder

Ideas for the Classroom

 * Interactive Student Lessons
 * Creation of Student Projects (SmartExpress)
 * SMART Response System (must have clickers or mobile devices)
 * Screen Capturing
 * Review Games
 * and so much more.

Your Task
For this thing you will incorporate 3 of the tricks and tips into a SMART Notebook for a lesson you teach this week. Post on Edmodo if the lesson was a sucess or not. Would you use these tricks again? Also, attach the SMART Notebook file for everyone to view.

If you do not have access to SMART Notebook, then use SMART Express to open a lesson from the SMART Exchange. Critique the lesson that you view on Edmodo.

Extra Credit
View the products for education from SMART. What product would you like to use in your classroom? Could be a great idea for a grant.