New book from John Wiley & Sons helps readers get the most from their SMART Board™
CALGARY, Alberta --- April 23, 2008 --- SMART Technologies and John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. announce SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies®, a new reference manual designed to enhance users’ experiences with SMART Board interactive whiteboards. Released by Wiley, the long-time publisher of the For Dummies series, SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies represents the first interactive whiteboard guide in the series. It was produced in cooperation with SMART and will be available in English worldwide by May 2008. Other languages are scheduled to follow.
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies introduces interactive whiteboarding to new users and serves as a how-to manual for the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. For Dummies is a trusted series that uses straightforward explanations to give readers introductory information on a wide variety of topics. This latest For Dummies book explores the many facets of Notebook™ collaborative learning software, which comes with all SMART Board interactive whiteboards and is the core application for the creation and delivery of interactive lessons, presentations, student work and other communications. Millions of teachers, students, business people and government officials around the world use the SMART Board interactive whiteboard daily. SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies provides a no-nonsense guide to getting the most from this technology product.
“The For Dummies series is the recognized leader in providing simple, straightforward instructions on using technology products,” says Robert Harris, John Wiley & Sons Canada’s General Manager, Professional and Trade Division. “Since all SMART products are easy to use, this working relationship is a perfect match.”
“As interactive whiteboard use continues to grow, a more diverse group of people is asking us for additional resources,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “This book ensures that accurate and easy-to-understand information about SMART products is readily available to For Dummies fans who have or may be getting a SMART Board interactive whiteboard.”
Pricing and availability
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies will be available in English in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia by May 2008 at a suggested retail price of US$4.99. Customers interested in purchasing SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards For Dummies should contact their local authorized SMART reseller. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com.
About For Dummies®
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and more than 1,300 topics, For Dummies is the world’s bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people’s lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the New York Times as “more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times,” For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, self-help to Spanish language, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand has expanded into new products and categories with language audio sets; and an extensive licensed product line, including art sets, craft kits, GPS navigation, fitness and hobby DVDs and more. For more information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.
