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So SLOOOOOW

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Help for screenshots

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Create your own spinner

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I am very honored to be the Professional Development Supervisor for Teacher Online Training. Every day I get to help other teachers use the Smart Notebook software more effectively. I absolutely have the best job in the world! Teacher Online Trai...
October 14
James Hollis replied to Mark Parsons's discussion 'So SLOOOOOW'
If your SMART Board is connected using a USB port, make sure it's connected to a high-speed USB. The SMART Board should be plugged into one of the USB ports in the back on the computer.
October 7
James Hollis replied to Francesca's discussion 'Help for screenshots'
I used Gadwin Print Screen until I purchased SnagIt. Gadwin is really good and it's free. Hope that helps. Jim
October 7
James Hollis replied to Obe Hostetter's discussion 'Create your own spinner'
Hi Julie, The random nature of the spinner stopped working after Notebook version 10.0.186.1 - This has caused quite a headache for me and Harvey Almarode who worked together to refine and perfect the customized spinner. So far, we have not recei...
October 4
James Hollis added a blog post
[Original post from Teachers Love SMART Boards] I need your help in doing something that's a lot of fun and has the potential to put more SMART Boards in the classroom. I would like to help school administrators better understand why teachers...
September 23
tiffany gonzalez commented on James Hollis's blog post 'Free Notebook 10 Training: An Introduction to Tables in Smart Notebook 10'
i need help i want to use the smart notebook
September 19
James Hollis commented on Bruce White's blog post 'Designing Efffective Notebook Lessons'
This is a good list. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully others will share their thoughts as well. What makes an effective interactive lesson? * Immediate feedback is provided using multiple forms of media * Lessons are designed where the student is t...
July 12
James Hollis commented on Richard Risueno's group 'Middle School Math Teachers'
I hope Notebook users are aware of Notebook Math which will be released in the Fall of 2009. Looks very cool although have not played with it yet.
May 29

Profile Information

How long have you been a teacher?
6-10 years
How long have you been using a SMART Board?
1-3 years
What SMART equipment do you use?
SMART Board
Computer Platform
Windows XP, Windows Vista
About Me:
Education consultant helping teachers to use technology to improve student learning. Author of the Teachers Love SMART Board blog
Website:
http://www.teacheronlinetraining.com
What country are you in?
US

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Notebook 10 Professional Development

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"Why SMART Boards?" Wallwisher

[Original post from Teachers Love SMART Boards]



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Posted on September 23, 2009 at 9:17am —

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SMART Response LE (Senteo for pre-readers)

ResponseLE_productpage_overview_2 I had the opportunity to discuss a new product from the creators of the SMART Board today and I am very excited to share this information with my read

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Posted on May 29, 2009 at 11:04am —

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New Course on Teacher Online Training - Downloading and Inserting Flash Video Into Notebook

Here's a quick update to the most effective and affordable Smart Notebook Professional Development available...Teacher Online Training.


New Course: Downloading and Inserting Flash Video Files Into Notebook



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Posted on May 4, 2009 at 10:31am —

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SMART Boards and the Floating Mouse

Did you know you could turn your finger into a hovering mouse when using the SMART Board? This feature allows you to take advantage of websites that display various information when you move your mouse around the computer screen.


Here's a teacher-requested video tutorial that shows you how to take advantage of the Floating Mouse feature of your SMART Board.





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Posted on April 24, 2009 at 1:46pm —

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At 5:42pm on April 24, 2009, Cindy Savio said…
Wow your site is amazing! I am a Kindergarten teacher like Nicole Mobley and have as many lessons as her. I'm working on my own website to share all that I have as she has.
At 10:52pm on October 31, 2008, Greg Mentzer said…
James--

My name is Greg Mentzer and I just signed up for SMART Board Revolution. We are hosting a SMART Board Users Conference at the Tatnall School in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, March 7, 2009.

At the moment we are calling for presenters and developing the program. If you think you or other teachers that you know might be interested in presenting at the Users Conference please contact me at mentzer@tatnall.org or here at SMART Board Revolution.
At 7:08am on October 3, 2008, Matt Granger said…
Jim. Thanks for reposting your posts here. I think it does add to the forum. I hope it helps drive traffic to your site. Thanks for the challenge, too. That really adds to the learning of the community.
At 9:00pm on September 29, 2008, Obe Hostetter said…
I love your SMART Board website/blog at http://www.smartboards.typepad.com/ It is a treasure chest of tips and tricks for SMART Board users.
At 11:38pm on April 3, 2008, Matt Granger said…
James,

If you want to copy your blog posts and post them on the main page here, go ahead. It would be a great addition.

Matt
At 11:37pm on March 14, 2008, Matt Granger said…
Great blog! I'll be adding that to my RSS reader.

Thanks for the comment on the video.
 
 

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Get SMART with SMART Boards Podcast

Episode 6

Jim Hollis and Harvey Almarode bring you a scary episode of Get SMART with SMART Boards. This week Jim and Harvey share some Halloween resources for teachers to use with their SMART Board. Harvey begins by sharing is thoughts on the Living Sasquatch website. This website allows you to incorporate your webcam to bring a living Sasquatch onto your SMART Board. Jim's website recommendation is Oswego City School's interactive games which include some great Halloween themed Math games. Jim and Harvey also share some creepy Halloween Notebook files including Jim's Halloween Safety House. The podcast concludes with a challenge from Harvey to create a 3D hole in a 3D rectangle using the tools in the Notebook toolbar. Jim also shares a tip on how to incorporate sound into your Notebook files.

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