Smartboard+Checklist

//On the basic side://
 I know how to tell if my SmartBoard is communicating properly with my computer.  I am able to clearly explain the function and necessity of the digital video amplifier.  I know how to turn on/off the projector using the remote.  I know how to mute the projector so that the SmartBoard is not a distraction to my students during a lesson.  I know how to orient the board.  I know how to activate the keyboard for on-screen use.  I know how to right-click on the board using the tray button group.  I know how to activate 'Help' from the tray button group.  I know how to use the pens in the tray to write on the board.  I know how to use the eraser in the tray to erase virtual ink.  I know how to activate the SMART Welcome Center dialog from the system tray icon and choose the desired action.  I know how to stop the SMART Welcome Center dialog from appearing when I use the system tray icon to open a new notebook.  I know how to launch the floating tools bar.  I know how to save a new notebook file.  I know how to save a previously-created notebook file under another name.  I know how to open a previously-saved notebook file, using the File menu, or a toolbar button.  I know how to email a notebook as a PDF document.  I know how to email a notebook to another teacher as a notebook file.  I know how to print my notebook - as a handout, a collection of slides, or as single slides.  I know how to access the Help menu from within a notebook file.  I know how to change the location of the toolbar in the workspace.  I know how to change the location of the Page Sorter/Gallery/Attachments tabs in the workspace.  I know how to customize the toolbar.  I know how to create a new, blank slide, and to navigate forward/backward using the appropriate toolbar buttons.  I know how to undo/redo actions.  I know how to activate the screen shade feature.  I know how to quickly create a custom table, using the toolbar button.  I know how to access the pen tool on the toolbar.  I know how to access the creative pens feature, and make use of the choices available.  I know how to use the eraser via the toolbar.  I know how to access the line tool on the toolbar.  I know how to access the shape tool on the toolbar.  I know how to access and use the shape recognition tool on the toolbar.  I know how to access and use the magic pen tool to fade writing, create a magnification box, and a spotlight.  I know how to access and use the fill effects tool to fill drawn objects.  I know how to access the text tool from the toolbar.  I know how to access the effects tool from the toolbar or right tab section and use it to apply fill effects, line styles, and animation to selected items.  I know how to employ the auto-hide feature as needed.

//Menu Bar Use://
 I know how to change the background color  I know how to change to dual page view (and pin)  I know how to import a PowerPoint presentation  I know how to export to a PowerPoint presentation or PDF document  I know how to set up timed saves  I know how to save my notebook  I know how to save the entire slide I’m working on as gallery item  I know how to print my slide(s) or notebook  I know how to email the notebook to a colleague  I know how to insert a picture/video  I know how to use the SMART Print Capture feature to move Word work into the notebook  I know how to perform a spelling check  I know how to use the help menu

//Tool Bar Use://
 I know how to move the tool bar down/up  I know how to move the Page Sorter/Gallery/Attachments tabs left/right  I know how to create a new blank page, and navigate forward/backward through the notebook pages  I know how to undo/redo actions  I know how to select items within the notebook page and use the red X to delete them  I know how to use the screen shade feature  I know how to use the full screen feature, navigate in full screen mode, return to normal screen mode  I know how to activate the screen capture toolbar; use the four (4) features of the toolbar  I know how to use the pens and highlighters button/menu to choose and customize them  I know how to use the creative pens button/menu to choose and use them  I know how to use the eraser button to use and customize the eraser  I know how to use the lines button/menu to choose/use/customize lines  I know how to use the shapes button/menu to choose/use/customize shapes  I know how to use the text button/menu to customize text fonts and formats  I know how to use the line/fill color, transparency, and line properties shortcut buttons to customize

//Page Sorter, Gallery, Attachment Tabs Use://
 I know how to rearrange slide order by clicking and dragging  I know how to delete a slide  I know how to add a slide  I know how to perform an item search  I know how to check for Gallery updates  I know how to add to My Content  I know how to access and use Online Resources  I know how to navigate through Essentials for Educators  I know how to insert attachments, i.e. video and other files for use with the existing materials  I know how to employ the auto-hide feature as necessary

//Start Center Use://
 I know how to open a notebook from the Start Center  I know how to access the Keyboard  I know how to access Floating Tools  I know how to access the Control Panel

//Floating Keyboard Use://
 I know how to use the Settings button to adjust transparency, number of keys, and sounds  I know how to change the keyboard to various configurations, i.e. Classic, Number Pad, Write, Shortcut, etc.  I know how to use the Write capabilities of the keyboard  I know how to use backspace, next line, and other operational features of the keyboard

//Floating Tools Use://
 I know how to minimize, maximize, close, and drag the floating toolbar  I know how to customize floating tools to contain features that I will often use  I know how to restore the default toolbar  I know how to customize the toolbar view (icon size and transparency)

//Control Panel Use://
 I know how to customize my tray pen and ink settings  I know how to customize my button settings

//Online Help Use://
 I know how to access it from the Start Center bar

Context Menu Use:
 I know how to set the picture transparency/remove extraneous color/images  I know how to lock/unlock an item  I know how to flip an item  I know how to link an item to a website, page, or file  I know how to link sound to an item  I know how to employ the //Infinite Cloner// tool