Using+SMARTboards+to+Create+a+Dynamic+Classroom

=__Overview__= ====Interactive white boards can be a powerful tool in the learning environment when used by the teacher to engage the learner. The smart notebook software provides tools that can be used to create interactive lessons====

=__Goals__= Participants will learn interactive strategies for using the smart board and create a presentation that can be shared with their staff. What are you hoping to learn in today's session?

=__Outcomes__= At the end of this session, you will have:
 * Ideas for interactive activities that will engage learners
 * Resources that will help you create interactive content
 * A presentation that you can share with your staff

=__Questions to Consider__=
 * How can teachers use the SMART board to do more than just project?
 * What does it really mean to create interactive lessons using the SMART board?
 * How can you use interactive strategies with your staff in leading staff development?

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=__Activity 1: Exploring__=
 * ====What tools are available inside of the smart notebook software that can help me prepare interactive lessons and presentations?====
 * ====What other resources can help me create interactive lessons or presentations?====

=__Activity 2: Brainstorming and Sharing__=
 * ===Brainstorm===
 * In what ways do you believe SMART Boards could potentially help your teachers meet the learning needs of their students?
 * What do you foresee as challenges your teachers will face when using SMART Boards to support students' learning?
 * ===Share your ideas with a partner===

=__Activity 3: Creating__= Now its your turn to create a presentation for your staff. You can create a training file that uses SMART interactive tools to demonstrate another topic or you can create a presentation about SMART.

=__ Reflecting __= Take a few minutes to reflect on today's learning by answering these [|questions].

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