When I first discovered Smart's Keyboard feature, I was not impressed.  Couldn't you simply type on your keyboard?  Couldn't you just write in Notebook.  But, Jim Hollis, from Teachers Love Smartboards, made the video below which changed my mind.  Check it out!

 
 

If you're used to using PowerPoint, then you'll adapt easily to Notebook 10.  In fact, with the new version, you can even animation objects and text.  See how to add more bells and whistles to your lessons below:

 
 

There's a new feature in Notebook 10 that allows teachers to create a "Hot Spots" learning activity.  Basically, the students are asked to find different spots on an image, and the computer scores how accurate they are.  There are preset images, such as the human body, a world map, and a coordinate grid, but you can also customize the image with any picture you want.

It's a fun way to review basic concepts and the kids will definately enjoy this way of practicing.  The only downside to this feature: it always asks the kids to find the spots in the same order.  Hopefully, a furture update will allow the spots to be asked in random order.

Check out how to create a "Hot Spots" learning activity at this link: http://www.screencast.com/t/MYmY7xtrT