Upgrade resource centre for SMART Board software 9.5

We welcome all customers to take advantage of the free upgrade to SMART Board software 9.5. The latest software upgrade delivers many highly anticipated features and seamless interoperability between Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

NOTE: The latest version of Notebook software is built around a new file format. We encourage you to perform a school or LA-wide upgrade to take advantage of the new software features and avoid any potential usage issues that may occur in a mixed software version environment.

Resources for upgrading the software

Before you upgrade, read supporting documentation to learn about the new file format in Notebook software, backwards compatibility and installation options that will help you in large-scale deployment of the software.

Quick Reference Guide

This Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the most important changes to SMART Board software 9.5.
What's new in SMART Board software 9.5 (PDF 315 KB)

New file format

SMART provides a new file format that is more robust and interoperable between Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The file format incorporates popular feature requests from Notebook software users.

Installation Guide for System Administrators

This installation guide helps you deploy SMART Board 9.5 software in a workgroup, computer lab or full institution environment. Use this information in conjunction with imaging or remote management tools to automate the installation process further.
Installation Guide for System Administrators (PDF 310 KB)

Technical support

Find installation guides and user guides, troubleshooting information, FAQs and specifications. Download the latest software, upgrades and patches on our global support site.

 

Training resources for creating and teaching lessons

Our free training materials will help you learn more about using Notebook software to create and teach powerful, interactive lessons. Choose from the highlighted materials below, or visit our Training Centre for a full list of training resources.

Quick Reference Guide

Create rich graphic content with Notebook software Gallery Collections.
Working with Notebook software Gallery Collections(PDF 188 KB)

Hands-on Practice

Learn how to use page templates and content from the Gallery Collections to reproduce interactive lessons every time you teach the same unit.
Notebook Software in the Classroom (PDF 107 KB)

Two-Minute Tutorial

This tutorial provides an overview of the Notebook software interface, writing in Notebook software and converting handwriting to typed text.
Notebook Software Basics with voice-over (1.3 MB)

See it in action!

NOTE: You need to install SMART Board software 9.5 to download these lesson activities.

Sample lesson activities

What is percentage? (561 KB)
Plants and animals (2.16 MB)
The structure of a leaf (1.4 MB)
Vowels (2.24 MB)