ClassTools.net offers free templates and generators that can be used to create resources for the classroom. Resources made on ClassTools.net can be saved as a web page or embedded into a blog. Below is the Burger Diagram that can be used in planning a writing assignment or essay. From the site:
A burger diagram is a simple essay planning tool. Students make basic notes covering their introduction, three main sections, and a conclusion. It is a useful way of ensuring that students think about structuring their essays in a logical format.
Tip for SMART Board use: It may be a bit time consuming if you use the Notebook on-screen keyboard to type in the information for the diagram. I recommend filling in the information ahead of time, then saving or embedding it. You could then use the screenshade and reveal each section as you go along.
Don’t forget to check out all the other templates as well, such as the Random Name Picker and Timeline Creator.
Posted by Amber Coggin | Posted in SMART Board, Tools | Posted on 21-10-2009
What an exciting resource to use on the SMART Board! I ran across Word Magnets by Triptico.co.uk while searching through some SMART Board delicious links. Here is the explanation from the site:
Word Magnets will take a piece of text and break it into individual magnets which can be moved around the screen, resized, removed, colour coded, grouped, sorted and so on. New magnets can also be added at any point.
Have fun with this one!
UPDATE: The new multilingual Word Magnets have just been released!
Posted by Amber Coggin | Posted in SMART Board, Software, Tools | Posted on 08-10-2009
The web-based, slimmed down version of Notebook Software has launched. This version of Notebook will allow you to open and edit a Notebook file from any computer that has internet access.
Here is the description from the site:
SMART Notebook Express is the new lightweight, web-based version of SMART Notebook software, and is the latest addition to the SMART Notebook family of products. It offers open access to some of the same delivery and editing features that have made SMART Notebook the world’s most popular collaborative learning software. You don’t need to log on and there’s no software to download – all you need is access to the Internet.
The tools available at this time are the Page Sorter, Text-editing tool, Pen Tool, and Single object selection, move and delete. Please click here to launch the application, or visit the SMART Tech site to learn more.
SMART Notebook Express
Posted by Amber Coggin | Posted in SMART Board, Tools | Posted on 29-09-2009
Here are 3 quiz scorers from CurriculumBits.com for you to use to keep score on the SMART Board:
Whiteboard Quiz Scorer (2 Teams)
