If you can use a computer, you can use a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. It’s that easy!
The interactive whiteboard has a touch-sensitive screen that connects to your computer and projector. You can control computer applications directly from the screen, write notes in digital ink and save your work so you can present it later.
Training tutorials
These animated Two-Minute Tutorials will help you get started with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
Touch, Write and Save
Learn the basics of using your interactive whiteboard. You’ll find out how to launch applications, write in digital ink and save notes.
Using PowerPoint software
Learn how to navigate through a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard, and make notes to focus your students’ attention.
Printable training material
Hands-on Practices
These practical exercises take you step by step through the process of learning to use your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
Basic Functionality (PDF 291 KB)
This exercise will teach you how to start using your SMART Board interactive whiteboard. You’ll learn how to orient the board, use your finger as a mouse, access the On-Screen Keyboard, use pens in the SMART Pen Tray, and capture and save your notes into Notebook software.
Ink Aware and Microsoft Word in the Classroom (PDF 238 KB)
When you complete this exercise, you’ll know how to convert handwriting to text and embed your notes or drawings directly into your Word documents.
Quick Reference Guides
These guides provide detailed information about how to use specific tools and features of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
Orienting the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 166 KB – Windows only)
In this guide, we will show you how to orient your SMART Board interactive whiteboard and explain why it’s important to do it and when it should be done.
Using Microsoft Office Applications with SMART Tools (PDF 194 KB - Windows only)
This guide shows you how to insert notes and drawings into Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software documents.
The Floating Tools Toolbar (PDF 328 KB – Windows only)
This guide teaches you how to access, use and customize the Floating Tools toolbar.
Still have questions?
SMART offers free online training sessions led by a SMART training specialist. Find one that’s convenient for you by visiting our live online training page.
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