Middlesbrough Whiteboard Network

Do you need IWB Help? Do you have a question about using IWB?

Contact darren_gamble@lea.mgrid.org.uk or ring the ICT office on 201807 for non technical IWB issues and  we will try to respond to your question with 48 hours (during term time). If we cannot help you via email, either Darren or one of the ICT team will contact you at your school.  Just ask - any question, any time !

REMEMBER - It's only a stupid question if you don't ask it !

FAQ

Where can I get the latest version of Smart Notebook ?

Visit www.smarttech.com and follow the links. You may need to give your email address but it won't be used for anything else.

Where can I get previous session's National Whiteboard Network discs?

Contact darren_gamble@lea.mgrid.org.uk or on 201807 and he will try his best to get one to you asap.

What do I do if the red light is on the SMART board?

The red light means there must be a connection/software error. The best thing to try is to reboot the PC and make sure all the connections are safe.

How is the "SMART Notebook" program really any different from "Powerpoint?"

The SMART Notebook program is a Windows-based graphical interface program that allows the user to create, organize, edit, save, present, print, and distribute via e-mail or the Web, notes and other information created through the use of either a SMARTBoard or a computer workstation. Like Powerpoint and other presentation programs, the SMART Notebook program provides many object-creation tools that allow users to create special graphical presentations by enabling users to import graphics files, text, clip art and other applications directly into the Notebook file. HOwever, unlike many of these other programs, SMART Notebook also allows the user to create annotations directly onto existing slides and then save the "annotated" slides directly into the presentation. It also allows "new" slides to be created and inserted into any presentation while that presentation is running. The SMART Notebook software is specially designed to take full advantage of the many unique features (including handwriting recognition) that are currently available only through the use of the SMARTBoard.
 

Can I use the SMART Notebook program without a SMARTBoard?
 

YES. SMART Notebook is a windows-based program that can be installed directly onto the hard drive of any computer that uses a Windows 95 or higher operating system. Once installed, the SMART Notebook program works just like any other computer application. The user can view, create, edit, save and print "slide" presentations just as with any other presentation program. However, in order to utilize ALL of the special features that are available in SMART Notebook, users will need to use the SMART Notebook application in conjunction with a SMARTBoard.

How durable is the screen surface?

The screen surface is very durable. The front surface of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard consists of a special hardcoat polyester. The hardcoat is a thin coating that greatly enhances the scratch, abrasion and chemical resistance of the surface. The underlying layer of polyester is practically tear-proof. The hardcoat and polyester combine to create a very durable and long-lasting surface. Moreover, unlike the laminated surfaces that are sometimes used to make whiteboards and viewing screens, a hardcoat polyester sheet will not separate or peel off

 

Contact darren_gamble@lea.mgrid.org.uk