SMART: Backgrounds

When you open up SMART Notebook, all you get is a blank white page. How about putting some pizazz on that screen to spruce up your notebook? Today I'll tell you how to set new backgrounds to your pages.

First, go to Format--> Background or Right Click-->Set Background.

A toolbar will come up on the side and give you four options. You can choose a solid color, gradient, pattern, or upload your own picture from the files on your computer.

All are excellent options depending on what your topic is. Solid fill is great to liven up the background of basic interactive activities, as is the gradient fill. The pattern fill really isn't my favorite, but I can see it's value for basic black and white backgrounds if it fits your theme. The image fill is great for science and social studies themes, or even when making activities to go with books the kids are reading in class. Remember you can always add pictures over a colored or gradient background so the picture doesn't take up the whole slide. So now you can spruce up those interactive activities. Don't forget to look for images and other resources on the SMART Exchange!