Tips+and+Tricks

=Tips and Tricks = toc


 * Make sure your smartboard has been oriented before the children come in. A shortcut is to push down the keyboard button and the mouse button buttons on the pen tray at the same time.
 * If a green light is flashing on the lower right side of the smartboard, try this . . . disconnect the cords, reboot your computer, and try hooking back up again. So many times, I've attached the smartboard to my computer and the green light is flashing, which signals that there is no connection between the smartboard and the computer. At that point, if I don't need the interactive piece, it's fine because the projector works. Having to scramble and reboot or come up with an alternate plan on the fly is a guaranteed way for students to lose focus.
 * When creating a lesson consider the childrens height, write lower, pull down the window, or have a stool handy.
 * Always use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or paper towel when cleaning. DO NOT spray directly on the screen - spray on cloth first. Use alcohol-free glass cleaner. Permanent ink marks can be erased using Expo Dry Erase Board Doctor. Using high odor dry erase marker will work if you go over the ink and then quickly use Windex to wipe clean. If any dry erase residue remains, use Windex or the Expo Board Doctor on a cloth and wipe.
 * For children (and teachers) who have difficulty dragging objects, use the two finger approach . . . touch the object you want to drag with one finger. . . with another finger touch the spot you want it to end up . . . let go of the object and it should zip over to the other finger.
 * If two pens are mistakenly picked up, the print will be the color of the last pen chosen.
 * Make sure your hand doesn't rest on the board as you write or it too becomes a pen!
 * Digital ink can be erased. Objects (pictures/text) you insert cannot.