A SMARTer Future...a blog by Terri Pelley

How Do I Unlock Multiple Objects at Once?

Terri Pelley — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Has anyone gotten a Notebook file off of the SMART Exchange and the creator was apparently “lock happy”? You wanted to make changes to the many objects that were locked on the page, so you clicked on one locked object, clicked on the lock symbol, and clicked unlock. Then you went on to the next object you wanted to unlock and did the same, and then to the next, and so on. The reason for having to unlock each individually is because Notebook will not allow you to marquee select locked objects. However, when you want to unlock several objects at once, you can simply click on “edit” in the menu bar, then click “select all locked notes”. Then you just click on the lock icon (the drop down handle of any selected object that has a little lock on it instead of a black triangle) and select unlock, or hit the Ctrl key and the K key on your keyboard simultaneously. Such a time saver!

(Copied with permission from Maliha Shaikh, our Arkansas VR Education Consultant)

Is Your Notebook10 Software Up to Date?

Terri Pelley — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Over the past couple of months there have been many changes in SMART's software. The most recent version of Notebook10 is version 10.8. If you haven't updated your software yet, go to http://www.smarttech.com/us/Support/Browse+Support/Download+Software. Select the Windows or Mac version for your computer. You'll have the option to download free trials of Response, Math Notebook Tools, and Sync software if you'd like. Two of the main features you'll add to your Notebook10 toolbar are:

1. SMART Exchange icon: shortcut to the SMART Exchange to view and download resources.

2. CLEAR INK Icon: Click on this and all the ink clears from the current notebook page.

If you or your school is interested in learning more about these and other notebook features, contact me at 405-721-3764 and we can discuss the possibilities.

NEVER Grade Homework Again!

Terri Pelley — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

SMART Response 2011 has added a new feature called "Create Answer Key" that will allow students to easily submit their paper and pencil homework answers using the SMART Response System (clickers). The teacher creates an answer key and instructs students to input their answers at their own pace. At the end of the allotted time, the teacher "Stops the Assessment" and the homework is graded. Both the students and teacher receive immediate feedback, and the teacher can have a life outside of school instead of grading papers each evening! It's a Win-Win situation for all.

To find out more information about this and other features of the SMART Response systems, contact me at 405-721-3764 or plan to attend one of my upcoming Response Training sessions.

An idea to use with the Notebook Transparency page

Terri Pelley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

I heard an idea a few days ago I'd like to share. From Notebook, create a transparency page with a timer on it to use over a web page activity, or place the Random Word Generator template (with your students' names in it) over a web page activity so it's easy to access. Save these pages in your "My Content" area so you can pull them as you need them.

Did you know that you can easily add audio within your SMART Table Activities?

Terri Pelley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

After you have updated your SMART Table Toolkit software to version 2.0 and the table is updated to 2.0, you can edit existing Table Activity Packs by adding audio.

1. Select an existing activity pack that you have downloaded and open it up. (Remember, only 1 toolkit at a time will open.) Select the activity tab you wish to edit. (For example, go to HOT SPOTS)

2. Click on the label you want to add audio. Change the audio tab to import audio. Click on the microphone and record your voice. Preview if you want. Attach the recording.

3. Do this for each picture or word you would like to add audio.

4. You can preview the activity by clicking on the Preview button in the lower right hand corner of the page.

5. To exit the preview, close the x in the top right hand corner, or use the ESC (escape) button on your keyboard.

Did you know you could now upload Notebook files to your SMART Table?

Terri Pelley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

AFTER you update your SMART Table Toolkit, you will have the option to load Notebook files within your SMART Table Activity Packs.

1. Download the Notebook lesson to your desktop.

2. Open the current table activity pack that you would like to add the notebook file to. (Remember, only 1 table toolkit open at a time. (Double click on it.)

3. Look on the left side of the screen on the HOME tab. You'll see the applications Addition, Addition Plus, Hot Spaces Hot Spots, Media, etc. NOTEBOOK should show up if you're working with the updated table toolkit software. Check the box by Notebook, and then click on the Notebook tab across the top of the screen. Now you can add notebook files to this activity pack.

4. To add a file, click on the file folder under Import from:.....select your file and insert it.

5. You can add audio at the bottom of this page. Click the dropdown arrow next to "No Audio" and change it to Import Audio". Click on the microphone icon and record your message, then attach recording.

6. You can also type the text you want to appear around the border at the bottom left side of the page.

Video Reality Professional Development Sessions Offered

Terri Pelley — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Professional Development sessions are offered here at Video Reality, or on-site at your location. Click here to view a list of class descriptions. Contact Terri Pelley by completing our form for more information if you are interested.

Video Reality Has Moved!

Terri Pelley — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that OKC Video Reality has recently moved into a much more spacious area! Our new address is 8213 N. Glade. (Located west of Rockwell between Wilshire and NW Expressway.) We have grown very quickly during the past two years. Inside our new location you will find we have doubled our warehouse and office space areas, plus we have added a conference showroom and a state-of-the-art Collaboration Center. I will be hosting many various professional development sessions each month in our training center. The room houses 5 SMART boards which will encourage a true "hands-on" approach during the trainings.

We are hosting an Open House celebration of Friday, Sept. 30, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Please drop by and visit us if you have a chance. VR Open House 2011.pdf

Notebook Training

Terri Pelley — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:44:47 GMT

The response to the Notebook 10 training sessions scheduled for June 15 and 16 has been great! There are only 3 spots left at this time. If you are interested in this for a different set of dates, let me know and I'll see what I can schedule.
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