How to Connect an iPod to a Smart Board

SMARTBoards have essentially replaced traditional chalkboards in many classrooms. This whiteboard allows users to connect the board to a desktop or laptop computer and run presentations similar to a projector. Once the board is connected to a computer, users can connect any other device to the computer and show the material on the SMARTBoard. This becomes useful when presenters have data or media stored on a device such as an iPod.

Instructions

1. Connect the SMARTBoard to the computer using the included USB cable.

2. Connect the iPod to the computer using the USB cable.

3. Open iTunes from the "All Programs" portion of the Start menu. If iTunes is not available, go to the iTunes website for a free download of the program.

4. Click the "iPod" tab located on the left side menu of iTunes. This will open a menu of all the files located on the iPod.

5. Double Click the desired file on the iPod to open it. The desired file now appears on the SMARTBoard.

References

• SMARTBoard User Guide

Resources

• Apple iTunes