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Smartboard Lesson #1 During our new term "Smart Time," I am going to introduce an extension activity in Vector Graphics from : A challenge in layering - as the Illustrator images we create are layered, students will practice identification of compound shapes and object arrangement.
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Smartboard Lesson #2 I am working on modifying a review of camera and enlarger diagrams that have a word bank to match with elements of each diagram. I found a SmartLesson of an ear diagram and edited the contents for the enlarger diagram. Previously, when identifying (and using) the enlarger, students would only "review" through actual use of the enlarger. Though it would've been even more engaging to have the Smartboard, the lesson was completed with an LCD projector and students used the computer mouse to move elements. I extended the lesson by asking students to identify the elements that would serve a certain function (for example, students were asked to identify the element that would increase the size of their picture and match the word to the label of the diagram). It needs some "design" work, but the students participation and attention was excellent and should reflect on the final exam. (Students did excellent on this portion of the final exam.)

Smartboard Lesson #3 Today I did a final review with Photography using a Jeopardy template. Students were engaged and responsive. Again, we used the LCD projector sans Smartboard. Previous review would've been done with a chalkboard chart of Jeopardy. This approach was a little more enticing. Smart Lesson #4

The lesson above is for the use of SLR camera. This should involve the students in a better review of the camera and its elements. Again, as a review, the students will be asked to identify the items and elements that DO a certain function.