Resource center for SMART Board software 9.7

We welcome all customers to take advantage of the upgrade to SMART Board software 9.7.

Resources for upgrading the software

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

Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the most important changes to SMART Board software 9.7.
New features in SMART Board software 9.7 (PDF 220 KB)

Technical support for system administrators

Installation guides will help you deploy SMART Board 9.7 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.

Visit our global support site to find installation and user guides, troubleshooting information, FAQs and specifications for Notebook software in Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Attend a free online training session

The Resources for Technology Coordinators training session offers a 30-minute tour of the resources available on www.smarttech.com. You'll learn how to download the latest software and access a variety of technical documentation and resources.

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 Center for a full list of training resources.
View a Notebook lesson activity

Two-Minute Tutorial

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

Attend free online training sessions

SMART Teaching in the Elementary Classroom is a four-session series of seminars on integrating the SMART Board interactive whiteboard into the elementary school classroom.

Creating Interactive Lesson Activities is a three-session series of seminars on integrating the powerful features of Notebook software into your teaching.

Attend an in-person training event

Advanced, subject-specific professional development events are designed for experienced users or those who have previously attended a Master's full-day training session. Refer to the schedule on our training site for more information.