SMART boards are a type of interactive whiteboard. They are great for making classrooms more interactive. SMART boards combine a white board and either an LCD or front projector, with interactive software and devices like’s ˜Slate’s or specialized remotes. This creates an interactive experience for teacher and students alike. SMART boards can also make use of a document camera, which is a very advanced device similar to an overhead projector. Because SMART boards are so extensible, and do not require any specific accessories be used they are a dynamic way to introduce interactivity to lessons. The following are SMART board resources.

Software Downloads

SMART Boards are very extensible, and a lot of software exists for SMART boards. The following are some resources for SMART board downloads.

• SMART Downloads – From the official SMART corporation homepage
• SMART Software – Links to SMART Software Downloads
• SMART Board Web Resources – Downloads for SMART on the Web
• SMART Board Software – Downloading & Installing
• SMART Downloads – SMART Software for Windows

Instructions & Set Up

• SMART Boards – Getting Started Guide
• Using a SMART Board – Basic Directions
• SMART Board How-to - Using SMART Boards with Laptops
• SMART Board Basics – How to use a SMART board
• Installing SMART Board Software – Installing SMART on OS X

Training Resources

There are a number of ways to utilize SMART boards, and different approaches to using them in the classroom. Professionals have the ability to incorporate a combined approach; as well as to take advantage of the numerous accessories SMART boards can work with. The following are resources for professional development training on utilizing SMART boards.

• SMART Board Tools – A Quick Reference
• SMART Board Training – Resources for Professionals
• Using the SMART Board in a Classroom – Utilizing SMART Boards
• SMART Tutorials – Video SMART Board Training
• SMART Board Training Resources – From the Center for the Deaf

Templates

SMART board software can accept templates. These usually targeted at a specific task, but can be incorporated into lesson plans.

• Interactive Sites – SMART Board Templates for Elementary Students
• Kidspiration Templates – For SMART Boards
• SMART Board Resources – Including Links to SMART Board Templates
• Electronic SMART Board Sites – A Collection of SMART resources
• SMART Technology – Numerous Resources & Templates for use with SMART Board

Lessons

Many teaching professionals have developed lesson plans for SMART boards. These can be incorporated into classes as a whole, or used when developing original lesson plans. The following are resources with lesson plans, or collections of lesson plans, for use with SMART boards.

• Why SMART Boards? – Utilizing a SMART Board to create interactive lessons
• Secondary SMART Interactive Sites – SMART Lesson Plans for use in Secondary Education
• Lesson Plans for SMART – From the Technology Learning Center
• SMART Ideas for SMART Boards – Developing Lesson Plans using SMART Boards
• Lesson Plans – A Collection of SMART Board Lesson Plans