SMART Boards in the Language Classroom Handout

SMART Board for Foreign Languages
Some useful applications for SMART technology in the foreign language classroom
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Getting Hooked Up
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Lesson and Activity Templates (from SMART Exchange)
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Import/Export
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Capture images from any application directly into your Notebook file
o Rectangular area, active window, entire screen, freehand shape
More Ideas to Consider
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PowerPoint to Notebook
Notebook to PowerPoint, PDF, and more
Image Capture
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Blank templates for any language/subject
o Jeopardy
Pre-made lessons (adaptable to any language)
o Telling time in French
o Food in Spanish
Edit and proofread in Microsoft Word
Write and save notes to PowerPoint presentations
Present notes to the class, save, and print for absent students
Rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs
Practice writing and spelling words
Illustrate vocabulary words
Do Mad Libs to enhance understanding of parts of speech
Show video clips and make notes on the screen
Create graphic organizers before writing
Create timelines
Take virtual field trips
Use Notebook Gallery history and geography images
Create family trees
SMART Board in Action
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One example: Integrating SMART Board into a lesson