SmartBoard Updates:
I have found the August 2009 SmartBoard updates cause errors. After being prompted to download and install the three or four updates, a problem arises in that 'objects' on the Notebook page can no longer be moved. When I used the installer below, the old SmartBoard software and drivers were uninstalled and a newer version was installed in its place. Plus, the software installed was faster than the separate updates and remedied the object moving issue. Even so, this software installation takes between 20-30 minutes. I have tried this solution twice with the same good results.

This install will also add the 'Gallery Essentials', the multitude of graphics that were specifically designed and added for educators, and should be a component of the Notebook software. This Gallery was not a part of the SmartBoard Notebook software that DOTS loaded on the newest teacher laptops, but this installation will rectify the problem.

Link to download page containing Notebook version 10 installer (version 10.0.522.2)

• Scroll down and look for the link beneath this verbage: 

• Click on the download button beneath the verbage above
• Fill out required information
• Before installing, get Product key from Tech coordinator
• Toward the end of the installaton, choose to 'Activate'  and 'Launch' the program

Link to Smart's web site. There are many useful materials and resources here

Getting SmartBoard HELP

SmartBoard teacher ideas  (Content changes daily)

How to access and download Notebook lessons that are already created, AND already correlated to the Georgia Standards

Searching online Notebook lessons by keyword (but there is also a correlation to standards link)

Smart Notebook lessons shared by other teachers at a Smart Showcase school (New)  

Directions and explanations for "Lesson Activity Toolkit" templates - PDF file from Smarttech (NEW)

Directions for adding a scrolling marque at the top of a Notebook slide (New)

Two minute SmartBoard tutorials from Smart

I don't want a snapshot taken every time I use my transparency -
Options and control of transparency and Ink Aware (New)  

Click here to discover how to make your Airliner MUCH easier to use

Airliner Helps (SmartBoard remote pad)

Free application downloads from Smart - Number Cruncher, Speller software

A few responses from teachers, as to some of the ways they use their SmartBoard - PDF file

Directions for connecting your laptop to the SmartBoard (Word document created by Sid Harden)

My laptop screen is black; how do I make it active

Helpful Smartboard resource links