60 Sec Tech

Episode 23 Smart Document Camera in Notebook v10

a60sectech — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:10:56 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will see how you can use the new Smart Technologies Document Camera from within the Smart Notebook v10 software. You will learn how to do two things: Capture just the image itself, or capture the image with the notes you have written over it. For more info visit www.smarttech.com .

Episode 22 Smart Document Camera and Science

a60sectech — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:09:12 +0000

In this extended version of :60 Sec Tech you will see the new Smart Technologies Document Camera in action. Here you will see how you can use it with the Smartboard specifically in a Science class setting. Thanks to my friend Jamie for the help with the experiments.

Episode 21 Focus your Students with the Notebook Magic Pen

a60sectech — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:58:23 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will see another new tool in action available in Notebook Version 10. The tool you will see is the Magic Pen Tool. This tool has three major functions that all gear towards the same concept: focus the students attention. What this tool can do is create disappearing ink, create a spotlight, and create a magnification box all with the stroke of a pen.

Episode 20 The Shape Pen Tool in Smart Notebook V 10

a60sectech — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:39:03 +0000

Smart Technologies as recently released the new version of its Notebook software. The new version in Notebook Version 10. In this :60 Sec Tech you will see the new look of the software, and see one of its new tools in action, the “Shape Pen Tool.” This tool will make a shape you drawn perfect after you draw it by hand.

Episode 19 Product Overview 600i2 Control Panel

a60sectech — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:09:18 +0000

Ok, in part two of this product spotlight series we will go into more depth on the Control Panel of the 600i2 Interactive Whiteboard System by Smart Technologies. In this video you will see how the control panel controls the system, and how to hook up your components to it. Visit www.smarttech.com for more info.

Episode 18 Product Overview 600i2 Interactive Whiteboard System by Smart Technologies

a60sectech — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:08:18 +0000

This is part 1 of a special 60 Sec Tech two part series. In these two episodes we will take a look at a great new product available from Smart Technologies, the maker of interactive displays such as the Smartboard. The product we are talking about is the 600i2 Interactive Whiteboard System. In this episode will get a quick overview of how the system works and what it can do. Click next or go to the tutorials page for part 2.

Episode 17 What is a Wiki? Pt 2

a60sectech — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:24:12 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech we will continue our discussion on “What is a Wiki?” In this episode you will learn how to edit the wiki you set up last time, and how to add a calendar that everyone can edit to your wiki site.

Episode 16 What is a Wiki? Part 1

a60sectech — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:59:00 +0000

What’s a Wiki? Try saying that three times fast! Well, in this :60 Sec Tech you will learn what a Wiki is, how to sign up for an account on www.PBWiki.com , and create a Wiki. The parts that will follow this podcast will included editing your wiki and adding features to it.

Episode 15 Smart Notebook Cutting Transition time with File Linking

a60sectech — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:57:25 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to link files and websites to objects in Smart Technologies Notebook software. When you click on an object that has been linked to a file or website, it will open that specific file or web page automatically without exiting the Notebook software. This will help with cutting down transition times when showing multiple files during a lesson.

60 Sec Tech Episode 14 : Import Youtube Video into Smart Notebook

a60sectech — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:52:54 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to download a video from youtube, teachertube, or any other flash video site to your computer, and then import it into your smarttech notebook software. There are two reasons to do this task. First, so that you can cut down on transition time between showing a video and using your smartboard. The second reason is so that you will not have to see any of the other linked videos or advertisements on that particular video page. Please remember, that copyright policies need to be thought of when downloading copyrighted materials.

:60 SEC TECH Episode 13 Locking and Grouping in Notebook

a60sectech — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:48:56 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to lock and group objects in your Smarttech Notebook software. Locking with make certain objects locked in position so they can not be moved accidentally. Grouping will provide the ability to move numerous objects around at once.

60 SEC TECH : Episode 12 Creating Interactive Pages

a60sectech — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:45:32 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to download the Smart Tech’s Lesson Activity Tool Kit. This smart Notebook add on will give you some great interactive element additions to your already existing gallery objects. Specifically, you will see how to create a click and reveal element.

60 Sec Tech: How to Create a Reveal Page in Smartboard

a60sectech — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:17:56 +0000

Ok, here is part two of how to create a reveal page in your smartboard Notebook software. You will use the information from the previous podcast on how to create shapes, text, and change object colors.

60 SEC TECH: Creating Shapes and Text in Smartboard Notebook

a60sectech — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:45:10 +0000

This is part 1 of a two part :60 sec Tech. With these two parts you will learn how to create a “reveal” page in your smartboard notebook. In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to create shapes and text, and how to change the color of those objects and the background.

:60 SEC TECH : How to use The Elmo Visualizer (Ext. Edition)

a60sectech — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:31:12 +0000

In this extended edition of :60 sec Tech you will get 3 tech tips for the price of 1! First, you will learn the functions of the Elmo Visualizer, then how to use it without a computer, and lastly you will learn how to control it from your computer. This is a little bit longer, but all the tips are :60 seconds each. Hope you enjoy.

:60 SEC TECH : Infinite Cloner tool & Importing Pictures

a60sectech — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:15:43 +0000

In this :60 Sec Tech you will learn how to use the infinite cloner tool and how to import picture files into your smartboard notebook software. The infinite cloner tool allows you to make as many copies as you want of an individual object.

:60 SEC TECH: iTUNES PART 1 - The Podcast (Ext. Edition)

a60sectech — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:07:14 +0000

In this extended edition of 60 sec Tech you will learn what a podcast is and how to subscribe to one in the iTunes music store. We also announce that :60 Sec Tech is now being broadcast as a podcast on iTunes. Oh, by the way podcasts are free.

:60 SEC TECH : Creating, Naming, & Cloning pages in Notebook

a60sectech — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:42:50 +0000

In this 60 sec tech you will learn how to do these three things in the SmartTools Notebook software: Create new pages, give pages titles, and clone entire pages.

:60 SEC TECH : Extra Smart Tools and Changing Languages

a60sectech — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:40:36 +0000

In this 60 SEC TECH you will learn how to use some of the extra SmartTech Tools outside of the smart notebook software. The include : the magnifier, the spotlight, and the screen shade. Also, you will learn how to change the language of the smart Tools environment.

:60 SEC TECH : Importing Microsoft Word into Notebook

a60sectech — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:00:33 +0000

In this :60 sec tech tip you will learn how to import microsoft word documents into the Smartboard Notebook software using the copy and paste method. You will also learn the keyboard short cuts for copy and paste.