Two-Minute Tutorials target busy SMART Board interactive whiteboard users
Free online multimedia lessons ideal for self-directed training and fit any schedule
CALGARY, Alberta --- August 22, 2005 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces the addition of free Two-Minute Tutorials to its suite of training resources, providing SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard users with a quick introduction to interactive whiteboard basics. The tutorials employ Macromedia® Flash® with optional narration to demonstrate SMART Board software basics such as Touch, Write and Save, Notebook Software Basics, Objects in Notebook Software and The Notebook Software Page Sorter. Two-Minute Tutorials are designed to reach visual or auditory learners, self-starters and those with busy schedules. The four tutorials are available at www.smarttech.com/trainingcenter/tutorials.asp.
With Two-Minute Tutorials, users can learn at their own pace by choosing when to learn and what to review by using the play, pause, rewind and fast-forward options. Content is additionally presented through audio for the visually impaired and through synchronized captions for the hearing impaired. Users can also choose to play the tutorials with or without narration.
“SMART is committed to helping all of its customers put SMART products to immediate and productive use,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s president and co-CEO. “Two-Minute Tutorials are an efficient way for even the busiest people to get an introduction to the software.”
Other Training Resources from SMART
In addition to the free Two-Minute Tutorials, SMART offers a full suite of training resources to meet a variety of learning needs and budgets. For additional information, visit www.smarttech.com/training, e-mail training@smarttech.com or call 1.888.42.SMART.
• Free online training materials – This library of quick reference guides and hands-on exercises provides simple visual instructions with step-by-step examples to introduce the basics of SMART Board interactive whiteboards.
• Free online orientation sessions – These half-hour sessions provide SMART Board interactive whiteboard users with a no-cost option for learning interactive whiteboard basics. Using audio and data conferencing, an instructor provides brief step-by-step instructions and answers participants’ questions in real time.
• Master’s Training events – These in-depth sessions are held at scheduled times and locations across North America and are designed to help customers master the basic and advanced functions of SMART Board interactive whiteboards.
• Master's on-site sessions – These half- or full-day, in-depth, customized sessions are held at a customer’s location and help participants master SMART products.
• Train-the-Trainer sessions – These full-day sessions are held at a customer’s location, where participants receive in-depth, hands-on training on product features and learn how to deliver similar training to others within their organization.
• SMART Training Certification program – This program is open to SMART resellers and third-party trainers in the U.S. and Canada. Participants must undergo SMART training in order to receive either basic- or advanced-level certification. Once training is complete, customers will receive the most up-to-date, consistent and highest quality instruction available.
About SMART Board interactive whiteboards
The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is the world’s leading interactive whiteboard. Simply by touching the large display, users can access and control any computer application or multimedia platform, including the Internet, CD-ROMs and DVDs. With SMART Board software, users can write over applications in digital ink and then edit, save, print or post their notes to a website for future reference. SMART Board interactive whiteboards are used in classrooms, briefing rooms and boardrooms around the world, helping people to collaborate effectively whether they are in the same room or in another location. Feature-rich software and intuitive functionality make the SMART Board interactive whiteboard the number one choice of educators, presenters and trainers in more than 75 countries. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com/smartboard.
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For more information, contact:
Public Relations
SMART Technologies Inc.
1207 – 11 Avenue SW, Suite 300
Calgary, AB T3C 0M5
CANADA
Phone +1.403.802.2556
pr@smarttech.com
Please note that SMART is written in all capital letters.