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Smart Board Tip - Random Name Generator

The Smart Board has a built in random word generator that you can set up to pick random names in your classroom. 

To access this feature, first go to your gallery. 3 ways to get there. 1. Press Alt + 2 keys at same time. 2. Go to the toolbar, click on "View." From the drop down menu, select "Gallery." 3.  From side toolbar, click on the icon for "Gallery."

Once you are at the gallery, type "Random Word Chooser" into the search bar.

After hitting enter, click the arrow that says "Interactive and Multimedia." When the "Random Word Chooser" comes up, drag and drop it onto your Smart Board.

From here, you can now set it up for your class. First, choose the number of names you will be using. You can set up different Random Name Choosers for different classes, or for groups within a class.

Then, type in the names you want to use. Once you have this set for your class, then save the file with a name such as "Random Chooser Period 1." Next, just open this notebook and you can quickly tab over to it to choose a name, then tab back to the Smart Board or any other program you are using.


Tip: If you do not want the Random Name Generator to pick a name until all names have been chosen, click the box in the lower left-hand corner. Unchecking this box will start the process over.

A Plethora of Smart Board Resources

I've been wanting to use the word "plethora" all day. Now I have. But there really are a lot of Smart Board resources on this link.

SmartBoard Tips

 Want to expand your Smart Board skills? Then check out this post.CLICK HERE

You will find 22 basic tips, several of which were new to me. I love what you can do with the "Magic Pen." (Timer, focus, or magnifier) Also new to me was the "Pin" button for use with split screens. (No, it has nothing to do with Pinterest).

If you use a Smart Board, this site is worth your time!

Site of the Week

Found this resource while looking for a fraction chart. It has some worksheets and some interactive whiteboard pages.

Click here to go to site.

Creative ways to teach vocabulary

From The Teaching Channel. (Click on the pic)

Here is another short one dealing from a Science teacher.

This is an activity using analogies from a Middle School teacher. Includes Smart Board file and worksheets.

Using Tables to Solve Rate and Ratio Problems

Here is about a 9 minute clip (created using the Educreations free app) helping students solve rate and ratio problems using tables.



 Also, here is a link to Rate as a Function of Slope.