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This introductory course teaches you how to create lesson pages in SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. During this session, you’ll build a simple lesson activity to use with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard in your classroom.

For more details, check out our fact sheet (pdf).

This intermediate course builds on the skills you learned in SMART Notebook Training (Introductory). Learn how to use SMART Notebook collaborative learning software strategically to build more attractive, clear, organized lessons. During this session, you’ll build a SMART Notebook lesson to use in your classroom or improve one that you bring with you.

For more details, check out our fact sheet (pdf).

SMART Notebook certification: If you or your organization provides training on SMART products, then consider SMART Certification Training. SMART Certification Training goes beyond the basics with extensive hands-on training that enables you to train others effectively. The credential you will receive gives you the required skills to deliver high-quality training for SMART Board interactive whiteboards.

Create engaging, interactive content using the SMART Notebook Publisher plug-in for Adobe InDesign. Please use Microsoft Internet Explorer to view the tutorial.

The following free training resources will provide you with an overview on how to get started with SMART Notebook collaborative learning software, how to use the Gallery and Lesson Activity Toolkit, and how to create engaging, interactive SMART Notebook lessons.

Learn to use SMART Notebook Collaborative Learning software to develop lessons that are engaging and interactive.

The SMART Certified Interactive Teacher designation signifies a high level of expertise in a range of SMART products. SMART Certified Interactive Teachers have demonstrated their ability to:

• Teach effectively in classrooms equipped with SMART technology products
• Teach using SMART classroom solutions
• Guide other teachers in their use of SMART products

The SMART Certified Lesson Developer programsignifies that you are capable of creating SMART Notebook lessons that meet SMART’s best-practice criteria.
SMART Certified Lesson Developers:

• Use technology as a means to support pedagogy and the curriculum
• Design lessons for responsive, student-centered delivery
• Identify their lesson intentions so they are easily accessible to others
• Employ effective message design techniques
• Can locate and incorporate the best resources
• Consider how to extend learning time for their student

The SMART Certified Lesson Developer programsignifies that you are capable of creating SMART Notebook lessons that meet SMART’s best-practice criteria.
SMART Certified Lesson Developers:

• Use technology as a means to support pedagogy and the curriculum
• Design lessons for responsive, student-centered delivery
• Identify their lesson intentions so they are easily accessible to others
• Employ effective message design techniques
• Can locate and incorporate the best resources
• Consider how to extend learning time for their student

This session builds on the previous training session Introduction to SMART Notebook Part I: Software Basics by taking an in-depth look at managing and customizing content and resources in SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. You’ll learn how to manage Gallery content, create and add themes and link objects to other resources.

Duration: 15 minutes

Session objectives

• Manage your own Gallery content
• Add keywords to your content
• Create and add themes
• Link objects to websites, sounds, attachments and other pages
• Access a SMART Notebook file from home 

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This session provides an introductory overview of SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. By deconstructing an existing SMART Notebook lesson, you’ll learn various lesson creation techniques and gain an understanding of the software’s user interface and basic functionality.    

Duration: 15 minutes

Session objectives

• Learn how to access the SMART Exchange website, and then search for and download content
• Review the menu bar, toolbar and tabs in the SMART Notebook interface
• Identify lesson creation techniques that support student learning outcomes
• Create, clone and manipulate text and images
• Write and save notes
• Save a SMART Notebook file

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Quick reference guide

• Getting Started with SMART Notebook Express – PDF

SMART Notebook Math Tools training sessions are designed for Math or Science teachers who want to learn and practice how to use SMART Notebook Math Tools to enhance math and science lessons and facilitate classroom learning. Each training event is led by a SMART Training Specialist who works with SMART products every day.

SMART Notebook Math Tools certification: If you or your organization provides training on SMART products, then consider SMART Training Certification. SMART Training Certification goes beyond the basics with extensive hands-on instruction that enables you to deliver high-quality training on SMART Notebook Math Tools.

Learn the basics on how to use your SMART Notebook Math Tools in the classroom.

This session provides an introductory overview of SMART Notebook Math Tools software. You will learn the basic functions of SMART Notebook Math Tools software to help you enhance and demonstrate math concepts in your SMART Notebook lesson.    

Duration: 20 minutes

Session objectives

Learn how to:

• Use SMART Notebook Math Tools to enhance lessons
• Author and export math content in the same workspace
• Demonstrate math concepts visually

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Learn how to use SMART Notebook Student Edition to create a personalized Home Page, take notes, and organize your school files.