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A new resource with great interactives at multiple levels: []

Bob's Place has also been very active, adding lots of new sites each time I get there. [] [] [] Interactive games list []


 * Wow resource for handwriting practice:** Download is a huge file but very cool!
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 * Using the Lesson Activity tool kit**

Smart Notebook Express: Web based sharing tool for students to view lessons at home: []

Where to find: Go to Smart Exchange, type "gallery" in the search box. These collections can be downloaded and then added to my content following the directions below. Directions from SMART SITE: SMART Notebook 10 for Windows Operating Systems = Importing a Gallery Collection = Importing and [|exporting] collection files is an ideal way to share custom categories with others and to use categories that others have created. You can use collection files to add items to the [|Gallery's] **My Content** category. After you import a collection file, all of its items appear in the Gallery as a new subcategory.
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 * Working with Smart Notebook Gallery Packs:** A cool way to increase your gallery options:

To import a Gallery collection
The //Add to My Content// dialog box appears. **NOTE:** A collection file has a .gallery extension. The collection appears as a new subcategory. By default, SMART Notebook names the new subcategory **Untitled**. **NOTE:** You can [|reorganize the Gallery's content]. graphic from []
 * 1) If the Gallery isn't visible, press **Gallery** [[image:http://onlinehelp.smarttech.com/english/windows/help/notebook/10_0_0/Images/GalleryTab.png width="32" height="32"]].
 * 2) Select **My Content** (or one of its subcategories) in the Gallery's category list, press its menu arrow, and then select **Add to My Content**.
 * 1) Browse to the folder that contains the collection file you want to import.
 * 1) Select the collection file, and then press **Open**.
 * 1) To change the subcategory's name, select the subcategory's thumbnail, press its menu arrow, and then select **Rename** . Type the item's new name. If a connected keyboard isn't easily accessible, type the name using the [|SMART Keyboard].

Directions for creating a gallery: = Exporting a Gallery Collection = [|Importing] and exporting collection files enables you to share custom categories. When you export a collection file, SMART Notebook saves the contents of the selected category to a single file with a .gallery extension. After you create a collection file, you can move it to another computer or send it to other SMART Notebook users.
 * We will be making one using Creative Commons Pictures**

To export a Gallery collection
**NOTE:** SMART Notebook exports the selected category but doesn't export any of its subcategories. The //Save As// dialog box appears.
 * 1) Select the category that contains the items you want to save in a collection.
 * 1) Press the category's menu arrow, and then select **Export as Collection File**.
 * 1) Browse to the folder where you want to save the collection file.
 * 2) Type a name for the file in the **File name** box.
 * 3) Press **Save**

=**Smartboard and Special Needs**= Here is a nice article about using the smartboard with special needs. There is a group in western Canada spear headed by **Alex Dunn** that is working hard on the use of these boards with special needs learners. Stay tuned as their research is in the summarizing phase. 1) Touch feedback 2) Visual Support 3) Auditory Support 4) Replay with the video
 * Dave Balfour** shares some of his success with this tool and his students.
 * Dave Balfour's Article**
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 * Alex Dunn Info:**
 * http://smartinclusion.wikispaces.com/**
 * Smart: Check out page 2 on this scribed account for some nice activities targeted for special needs.**
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 * Features that Assist:**

Some AAC devices can be used to control the mouse functions of the board. For a how to do this list go to this site: http://smartinclusion.wikispaces.com/How+To%27s
 * Physical Access:** Using the Airliner wireless slate or signal from some aug com devices to control the board. The wireless slate can control the mouse or annotate over a displayed notebook page with the digital ink feature. ([] has some quick tips on slate use)

1) attach sound file support 2) Use document camera to project paper work, use highlighter to emaphasize key points 3) Pair pictures, video, web sites or interactives with reading materials to help build understanding of the concepts covered in that reading 4) check out the interactive phonic activities and gallery add ons from smart exchange 5) Capture lessons on video for replay and repeat experiences (post these on your web page for home access) 6) Blocking texts with shapes, the window shade or spot light can help students to focus on the right text for the moment! 7) Options exist for changing text, backgrounds, colors and font type to make the print easier to read
 * Reading Support:**

1) vertical vs. horizontal writing surface may be easier for supporting hand grasp on the pen. ( tenodesis effect). Use finger and pen control issues go away. 2) Colors and writing options to associate with the pens may motivate 3) Using the board as a graphic organizer can help organize thoughts and ideas. Use Inspiration software. 4) Using the split screen to look at a reading passage and pull main ideas out to use in writing. Use the other half of the screen to ask questions, collect ideas, track what is being learned. 5) Handwriting recognition and spell check options 6) Using the paper lines from the gallery to work on letter formation, word and sentence building etc. 7) Using the lock feature to present a model of letters that students can trace. 8) Ink aware allows students to annotate over a web page or other parts of a notebook activity. These notes can be captured.
 * Writing Support**

1) Shape tools and infinite cloner for sequencing and manipulatives 2) Grids and table maker used for aligning problems. 3) Handwriting recognition fixes numbers written 4) Handwriting numbers, then use ink aware to insert these into Excel 3) Math tools like protractor and compass available, Other math tools available through add on purchase. 4) Linking through notebook to math interactive sites
 * Math Support:**

__There is a nice hand out here that talks about some supports for ADHD, Autism and ELL.__ __[]__
 * Audio and Videotaping Lessons:**

Smart Recorder is part of notebook software. It allows the user to record everything written to the Smart Board. Add a microphone and the recorder can add an audio play by play. To open look for the smartboard icon at the bottom. Video will be available if your computer is connected to the smartboard. When the video is finished and saved, anyone who has Windows Media Player can play back the recording. Entire lessons can be recorded and played back for students to use and teachers to learn from. Remember that videos can be replayed and the speed of delivery is controlled by the user. The recorder uses an Audio Video Interleave (avi) format to record. These files can get large so try to minimize or get rid of large graphics from the background and animations. Another option is to reduce the screen resolution (right click the desktop-properties-settings-screen resolution) by changing the screen resolution to a smaller number. (Choose less and not more on the slider). A third option: set the video quality setting lower from the menu tab on the recorder. A final option and what I usually do is to choose WMV video format from the menu tab on the recorder and hit ok. Using Smart Recorder:

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Audacity: Sound Jing: