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SMART Boards in Today’s Classroom

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

As August draws to a close, it’s time to start considering professional development opportunities for the upcoming school year. We’re offering our popular certification course, SMART Boards in Today’s Classroom.

The course meets on Thursdays, from September 23 to January 6, and runs from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. The cost is $350. For additional information, see our PDF.

This course is available for P-Credits for NYC DOE teachers. There is a seperate registration process for those interested in this offering. Please consult the PDF for information on signing up for the P-Credit course.

New Elementary Math and ELA Courses Added!

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

2010 Summer AcademyWe’ve added two new subject-specific SMART Board sessions to our Summer Academy: SMART Boards for Elementary Math, 9am on August 9 in NYC and SMART Boards for Elementary ELA, 1pm on August 9 in NYC. Learn how to effectively integrate your SMART Board into your daily instruction while exploring new, innovative, and engaging lesson ideas. In these courses you will quickly acquire new SMART Board skills to engage your students—focusing attention on the lesson, not the technology!

An Introduction to the SMART Table

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

2010 Summer AcademyWe’ve added a new course to our Summer SMART Board Academy: An Introduction to the SMART Table, August 12, 1 – 4pm! Learn the basic operation of the SMART Table for immediate classroom use. You will explore all the SMART Table applications, and familiarize yourself with the teacher mode of the table.

Teq Summer SMART Board Academy: Multiple paths one destination – Build your skills!

Monday, June 7th, 2010

2010 Summer AcademyThe Teq Summer SMART Board Academy is less than two months away (sessions start July 26) and courses are filling up quickly. So, it comes as no surprise that we have been fielding some great questions related to individual teacher’s existing SMART Board knowledge and which course(s) would be most appropriate.

Folks are asking questions such as:

“I’m a beginner SB user, what classes would you recommend?”

“I teach Social Studies and I’ve been using my SB for about a two years, do you think the SB for elementary social studies, SB and Web 2.0, and Google Earth and SB would be of benefit to me?”

“We just received our SMART Doc Cam and Response clickers. Should, we take the SMART Peripherals course or the SMART Response & SMART Response LE course?”

“I’ve had a SB in my room for the past three years and I teach accelerated 8th grade mathematics. Would you recommend I take the Utilizing Math Software on the SMART Board?”

We hope the following will help you plan your summer academy experience.

This years Academy covers a wide range of topics and there is a little something for everyone. While there isn’t a specific class for new SB users there are classes we think you will benefit from and enjoy. So, here’s a breakdown of how our courses will align with your interests.

New SMART Board Users: All of our courses are hands-on, so you will be interacting with the SMART Board — getting more comfortable using the hardware and software. We recommend the following courses:

  • How to Organize and Most Effectively Use Your Computer (for Teachers) is a great choice for those who are just receiving their SMART Board and still feel a little nervous around computers.
  • Bells, Whistles, and Balance explores how to create well-designed SMART Notebook lessons and will provide a great review of the Notebook software.
  • Mac & Me is a great choice for anyone looking to start using a SMART Board with a Mac.

For the best experience, we recommend beginners register for Teq Certification. This four-day course will cover everything from the connection of the SMART Board and basic use through planning and designing lessons.

More experienced SMART Board Users: All of our Subject-specific courses are perfect for those who have been using their SMART Board for a little while and want to learn how to integrate the SMART Board and SMART Notebook software into their daily lessons. And, since you are probably teaching the same concepts in class, you can use what you learn right away.

We would also recommend SMART Peripherals because this course will include other products to enhance the use of your SMART Board.

Créme de la créme SMART Board Users (just kidding): More advanced users who teach math will enjoy Utilizing Math Software on the SMART Board. The course gets into math-specific software and how to integrate them with your lessons. It will also cover the new Notebook Math Tools. Those who teach social studies should checkout Google Earth for SMART Boards. Experience using Notebook is recommended.

Our course on SMART Response will also benefit teachers already familiar with the SMART Board and SMART Notebook as it will cover how to create dynamic classroom assessments with sound, video, and Flash. SMART Boards and Web 2.0 explores online applications that can enhance existing lessons and foster more collaboration in the classroom.

Whether you are just starting to use your SMART Board or have a few years of experience, we have something for everyone in our Summer Academy. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills and improve your lessons for next year. Register online now!

Donating SMART Boards

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Teq is partnering with the New York Jets and The Pencil Program to provide SMART Boards for PS 46 in Bayside, Queens. The Jets selected PS 46 because the school has demonstrated a commitment to quality educator support and to creating a barrier-free environment for students with special needs.

A donation of SMART Boards is a great way to contribute to your community. If you would like information on how to make a donation of technology to your school, contact Teq’s sales team.

Opportunities for TeqSmart Certification

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Summer TeqSmart CertificationWe will be conducting the TeqSmart Certification class “SMART Boards in Today’s Classroom” beginning on Monday, July 12, through Thursday, July 15 from 9am – 4pm! The class will be held at the SMART Showroom in New York City, and at the Tequipment Showrooms on Long Island and in Central NY.  The cost of the class is $350 per person, and seats are limited.

New SMART Board Summer Courses

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

2010 Summer AcademyWe’re offering ten new courses this summer during our 2010 SMART Board Academy! These sessions cover a variety of topics that our customers have been requesting, including a course on promoting early childhood literacy, using math-specific software, and Google Earth!

Here’s a brief description of our new offerings:

“Mac and Me”
For the PC-turned-Mac users, this course will help you learn a bunch of tips and tricks to catch you up to speed on your Mac. We’ll learn how to make effective use of Expose, Spaces, your dock, and the spotlight, among other tools. This is aimed at users with at least OS 10.5 (Leopard).

SMART Peripherals
Learn about and practice using SMART Document Camera, SMART Wireless Slate, and SMART Response. (more…)

Summer 2010 SMART Board Academy

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Summer is the perfect time to gain new skills and to brush up on your technology know-how. At the Teq Summer Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to do both, while creating meaningful, interactive lessons for the upcoming school year. In addition, our Instructional Technologists will help you link your lessons to state curriculum standards and develop scoring guides to measure student achievement.

The cost of each session is $25.99, and courses begin Monday, July 26, and run through Friday, August 20. Dates are available at our Long Island, New York City, and Central New York locations.

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TeqSmart SMART Board User Conference: April 17

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

There are 18 days left before the next TeqSmart SMART Board User Conference!

Register now!

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Walt Whitman High School
301 West Hills Road
Huntington Station, New York 11364

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and chances to win SMART Products!

Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Celebration of Teaching and Learning logoTomorrow and Saturday we will be attending the Celebration of Teaching and Learning at the New York City Hilton. Teq is a premier sponsor of the event and we’ll be conducting several sessions at the SMART/Teq booth (#1204) and eight, 75-minute workshops in the lower level concourses. Click here for a complete list of all of our workshops!

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