SMART’s free, live, online training sessions support Mac users
Mac users across North America to benefit from 75 training sessions conducted monthly
CALGARY, ALBERTA --- September 26, 2006 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces that all of its free, online training sessions are now available to Mac users. The sessions are available to all SMART customers in North America. Each week 16–22 sessions (approximately 75 each month) are offered on 10 topics, including introduction to the SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard, Sympodium® interactive pen display and AirLiner™ wireless slate. Also included are sessions for teachers on creating engaging interactive lesson activities with Notebook™ software.
SMART is the only interactive whiteboard manufacturer in the world to offer such a large number and variety of online sessions. Conducted with SMART’s own Bridgit® conferencing software, the training can be accessed at http://www.smarttech.com/trainingcenter/online/index.asp. Session descriptions and connection instructions are also provided.
“I have never seen online training sessions for any of the other software that I use in my library. SMART is really ahead of its time,” says Lynne E. Borgerson, librarian at Meramec Heights Elementary School in Arnold, Montana. “SMART is the only company I know of that doesn't charge for technical support and still provides free upgrades.”
“SMART’s name is synonymous with innovation, quality, value and commitment, and we know the importance of providing our customers with up-to-date training,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s president and co-CEO. “Our online training sessions provide a convenient resource that benefits both new and existing users.”
SMART’s online training sessions include SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Mac, Notebook Software Mac, Creating Lesson Activities (K–6), Creating Lesson Activities (7–12), SynchronEyes® Classroom Management Software, AirLiner Slate, Bridgit Software, Sympodium Interactive Pen Display, SMART Ideas® Software and SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Setup and Support.
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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 +1.403.802.2558 Fax +1.403.228.2500
pro@smarttech.com
www.smarttech.com
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