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I've used one for 5 years and LOVE IT!!!! I wish it was required for every classroom with deaf/hh students. There are a lot of lessons you can download from the Smart website. The Smart software is WAY better than the powerpoint (in my humble opinion). What kinds of suggestions do you need? What do you teach?
Here are some ideas, but they may not be relevant to the age/subject you teach:
* pull up the handwriting sheet and let students practice spelling (and/or handwriting) on the Smartboard with the colored writing tools (PS you can save the work and print it!)
* word sort - use the color block patterns to cover words or type the words on the blocks and students can manipulate them by moving them to sort the words, etc. (same for math activities)
* fill in blank sentences - create a word bank and let students move the words to the appropriate place in the sentence
* use the digital timer to time students (e.g., mult. facts or practicing timed tests) - it's very visual - I also use it for behavior management (especially at the beginning of class, where they can see the timer is set for them to hurry, get their supplies, and sit to work)
* USA map - have word bank at bottom with state names - let students pull the names from the bank and drag it on the map to the right place
etc. etc.
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