SMART+Recorder

**SMART Recorder **

**General Purpose:** SMART Recorder records any actions on the desktop. If using a microphone, audio can be added and a video can easily be produced.

Just the Facts...
 *  **Equipment Needed: **  SmartBoard, Smartboard Technologies installation software, computer, microphone (Mac computers should have built-in mic).
 *  **Cost: ** SMART software, microphone and computer.
 *  **More Information: **  SmartTechnologies Homepage
 * **Ages/Grades:** Elementary-High School Students
 *  **Limits: ** <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> The SMART Recorder tool can only be used if your computer has SMART Software.

<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">In the Classroom...
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">How can I appy it to instruction? **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">If I know I am going to be out for a day or two, I can pre record the notebook file and have the substitute play the movie for students. This helps out especially in math when several students may need step by step instructions/procedures for certain kinds of math problems. This would be a great way for students to get math help if the substitute cannot be of assistance with the assigned math topic.
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Videos can be uploaded to my website where students can access from home.
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">How can it benefit my students? **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Students that have been out for several days can easily catch up by watching the recorded notebook files from class. Students can pause the recording when needed and play when they are ready to continue.
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Students can create movies/ using the SMART Recorder.
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Effectiveness **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">There is no research on using the SMART Recorder, however, it is similar to screencasting. Screencasts are effective tools when they engage the user in the content. Screencasts allow students us learn with combined audio-visuals. [[file:Why Screencasting]].

<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Help, I’m Stuck... >> >> <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 0in;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Tutorials/Support: **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Lesson Plan Bank: **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Integration
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Avi and Alain's ICT Blog
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">SMART Technologies Website
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 0in;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">How can I access? **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">If you have a Smartboard and SMART Software, go to the SMART Technologies website to for help on using the tool. Questions can also be sent to support@smarttech.com<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">. Here is a PDF file on using SMART Recorder, [[file:SMART Recorder 05 12 2009.pdf]]**.**
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 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-bottom: 0in;">**<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Ease of Use: **
 * <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">SMART Recorder is easy to use once you find the tool. The recorder has a floating screen that pops up and all you have to do is press record when you are ready to begin, and stop, when you are done. The program automatically converts the file to a movie and you are ready to save.

<span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Check it out... media type="youtube" key="Nc-aKZ9vFmw" height="312" width="384"
 * Scroll to the end of this video (4:30) to see a students presentation using the SMART Recorder.


 * Here is an example of my SMART recording. I'm solving a system of equations using the substitution method.

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By: A.Chupp 2011