Interactive+Technologies

= "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand." = ~ Chinese Proverb

I ntroduction
Classrooms come to life when students are given the opportunity to interact through technology. With the inclusion of interactive white boards, student response sytems and document cameras, students become actively engaged in their learning. Listed below are links to a few sites that provide ideas for equipment use.

** L inks**
Click on the Smart Technology logo to find numerous free training materials. Links within the page will guide you to downloadable .pdf files, two minute tutorials and other reference material. Smart products include SmartBoards, Smart Response (formerly known as Senteos), Notebook software and more.

** __eInstruction__ **
Need help on using your CPS student response system? This link will take you to the eInstruction support site. Click on CPS to open a window that provides links to video tutorials.

**ELMO Document Camera Lessons**
Teacher Karina Clemmons, Orlando Florida describes multiple uses for a document camera. (.pdf)

Mimio site offers training resources which include video tutorial, free guides and information sheets for the mimio interactive system.

Great tutorial on how a mimio works!

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**Longwood SmartBoard Lessons**
-Smartboard lessons created by staff at Longwood Central School District in New York.

**Kevin Jarrett's PortaPortal**
-Portal created by an individual, Kevin Jarrett, which links to various sites that provide SmartBoard resources, recommendations, and educator forums regarding Smart technologies.

Educational Technology Center
The Georgia Department of Education has sponsored a site with links to many interactive whiteboard activities. Subjects covered include math, science, social studies, language arts and more.

Smart Exchange
Site sponsored by Smart brand, provides resources for your Smart products. Notebook software is needed to use most of the downloaded materials, however, lessons can be viewed without software.

Printable Documents
Setting up your SmartBoard in an old school building with limited technology? Click below for set-up guide.

This handout suggests links to high school interactive board lesson plans and ideas. Click below.