Welcome to the SmartBoard Basics Tutorial!

Welcome to the SmartBoard Basics Tutorial!

The goal and purpose of this tutorial is to explain the basic uses of the SmartBoard and reduce the intimidation factor that many teachers feel when approaching the SmartBoard.  The tutorial will go over basic functions such as how to turn on and calibrate the SmartBoard, how to utilize the pen functions, and how to access the SmartExchange site to download lesson plans to adapt and use in the classroom.  The tutorial should take no longer than an hour to complete. 

Please feel free to post questions, comments, or lesson ideas in the "comments" sections underneath each of the tasks within the tutorial!

Tutorial Tasks and Objectives

Tutorial Objectives/Tasks: Each "task" of this tutorial is associated with a different objective.  Once you've completed the task with accuracy, you've met the objective for the task.  There will also be assessments for each task located on the task's page. Please complete this assessment to check your understanding of the tutorial. 

•Objective #1 for Task #1- At the end of the tutorial, teachers will be able to connect the SmartBoard to their computer and calibrate the SmartBoard with 100% accuracy.

•Objective #2 for Task #2- At the end of the tutorial, teachers will be able to utilize the pen functions of the SmartBoard with 100% accuracy.

•Objective #3 for Task #3- At the end of the tutorial, teachers will demonstrate how to access the SmartExchange and search lessons appertaining to their content with 95% accuracy.