Using Smartboards with Other Software
You are really progressing with Smartboards. Just in case you were wondering, you don't need to throw out things that you developed with other types of software in fact, a Smartboard may help make it easier to link the various software programs you use. You can take items straight from programs like Word and Excel to your Smartboard. This will give you the ability to increase your flexibility with each unit. Don't worry, you can also use a Smartboard with PowerPoint.
The links below discuss using other types of software along with your Smartboard. Explore these links and try to discover: 1) Which software would you like to use with the Smartboard? and 2) What files have you already created that you can use with a Smartboard?
The three PDF's associated with specific Microsoft programs each provide an activity designed to help you learn to use the software with a Smartboard. Choose at least one activity associated with a software program, complete the activity, and e-mail it to your mentor.