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Using SMART Boards in the Secondary Classroom The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive display that connects to your computer and digital projector. Using a finger, you can control computer applications, write notes, search the Internet, play videos and annotate and save your work. The SMART Notebook software is an application that lets you add interactivity to lessons through an array of powerful education tools and resources. Attend this 2 day workshop to learn how to use the SMART Board and the Notebook software in your classroom to engage students in hands-on interactive learning. By the end of this course you will be able to: Teachers are expected to attend and participate in 12 hours of class session, complete assigned readings before the related class, complete homework assignments, post and answer questions on the discussion tab of this wiki, and complete final project within 2 weeks of the course. All handouts and links will be posted on this wiki.
 * Description:**
 * Objectives:**
 * 1) Operate the SMART Board and use SMART Board Tools (Board Tools).
 * 2) Create SMART Notebooks and add gallery content to Notebooks.
 * 3) Add screen shots, pictures, attachments, and links.
 * 4) Take a lesson and/or unit of study and create a SMART Notebook to enhance the lesson and/or unit.
 * 5) Understand and explore ways in which a SMART Board lesson might enhance student access to the curriculum.
 * Expectations:**
 * Grading Criteria:**
 * Class participation: 10%
 * Small group discussions: 20%
 * Participation in online discussions/questions: 30%
 * Final project: 40%