SMART Board technology is the modern presentation tool of choice for boardrooms and classrooms alike.
According to SMART Tech, the SMART Board, "[combines] the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer." For teachers, students, businessmen and government officials, this type of technology is priceless. Over 1.7 million classrooms and businesses use SMART Board technology, and that number is growing. In order to maximize the success of a SMART Board in an educational or professional environment, trainers should be aware of a few useful tips and techniques.
Calibrate the Board
If your SMART Board interactive whiteboard is ever moved, or if you are using it for the first time, orient the board before presenting to an audience. When you start your SMART Board, press the keyboard button and right click on your mouse at the same time; the calibration tool will begin automatically and all you have to do is press one of the pen tools against the targets that appear on the board.
Moving Objects
When moving objects on the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, press the object firmly. If a presenter does not apply constant pressure, the move will not register and the presentation will seem sloppy.
Write
While a presenter can use either his finger or the pen tool, he should press firmly and consistently. Once you pick up a pen tool, you can use whatever object you want to draw on the board, but the writing will appear in the last color you picked up from the tray. Also, when projecting from the computer, you will not be able to scroll down on the page once you pick up a pen tool.
Know Where to Position Your Body
A SMART Board interactive whiteboard is sensitive; do not lean on it during a presentation. If you unintentionally touch the SMART Board during a presentation, it will react and you will have to fix the issue in order to continue using the board. Also, keep in mind that you should not stand directly in front of a SMART Board while presenting; this will prevent the audience from viewing the information on the board.
