Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I'm getting SMART!

My brain is officially on overload!  I have been in a SMART Board class the past two days and I have been in heaven!  Creating, playing, manipulating, and jazzing up a lesson is right up my alley!  I can't even tell you all the amazing things I've learned in just two days... and I have 3 more days to go!!  I did not even realize how easy it was to create a link to a Internet site or YouTube.  Or the amazing things you can do with a magnifying glass or a flashlight image!  I learned how to create a lesson today using a "magic tunnel" where you can slide words from one side and it will change into something new on the other side (i.e. change boy to boys).  Cool huh?  Is there anyone out there looking to learn some SMART tricks?  Is there anything you want to know?  I'd be happy to share!!  Please leave a comment below if you either have a SMART Board, want to learn some new tricks, or have a question.  I want to make you SMART too!!  :) 

I have made a few cool things that I will try and share with you... anyone know how to share a notebook file?


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11 comments:

  1. One Room SchoolhouseJuly 11, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    You can upload files to Smart Exchange and TpT. If you upload to Smart Exchange, they are free to anyone to download. I've had a smartboard for a few years and love it! My students will do anything to get to come up to the board. In fact, they love it so much, I use it as a privilege and the students have to earn a turn by paying attention to the lesson. They are so much more focused during lessons than when I don't use the smartboard!

    LifeInSpecialEducation

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      That is a great idea Karla! I agree... the it is hard to take your eyes off of it and they love to touch it! :)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    My students LOVE the Magic Tunnel! Anytime I open up a Smart Notebook file, they ask if there is going to be a Magic Tunnel. Then one day one of my students figured out how it works....in second grade! I couldn't believe it because I made it and barley understand how it works! :)

    Delighted in Second

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      How fun! I can't believe that your second grader figured out the secret! That is a gifted student! :)

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    2. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 1:09 AM

      I can't wait to learn some new things! Thanks for passing it on to us!

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  3. mcoop1125July 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I have a Smartboard and love it! There's always something new for me to learn so please share! Thanks!
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@ gmail.com

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Stop back tomorrow Michelle! I'll be sharing some very cool things!! Then hopefully Fri I'll share some great websites to help you make your SMART files! :)

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  4. mcoop1125July 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I have a Smartboard and love it! There's always something new for me to learn so please share! Thanks!
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@ gmail.com

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  5. amyJuly 11, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I've never heard about the magic tunnel so please share this if you can.
    I think your little one is ADORABLE!!!!
    Amy
    Where Seconds Count

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Awww thanks Amy :) Stop back tomorrow and I'll be sharing how a magic tunnel works!! :)

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  6. Sarah PaulJuly 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    I'm so jealous, it looks like so much fun! Maybe someday... :) Can't wait to hear more about it though!
    Sarah
    Sarah's First Grade Snippets

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