The NCTM Illuminations site has a number of interactive activities that lend themselves well to use with interactive whiteboards and slates. They also work fine with a projector and "traditional" whiteboard. The relatively new resource, "Dynamic Paper," allows teachers or students to create graphs, shapes, tessellations, number lines, grids, etc. that work great interactively as well as in printed materials.

I taught in a high school which had 20 SmartBoards.  We found that most interactives offered by Thinkfinity partners worked well with the SmartBoards.  SmartTech also offers a number of resources for whiteboards at http://www.education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/.

I have been working with math teachers over the past several years and have found the blend of Verizon Thinkfinity interactives and the Smartboard to be a perfect match for engaging students in the learning of math. I know it works for all curricular areas, but it seems to really give students that hands on, engaging exploration of math that is so important. I recommend visiting the NCTM partner, Illuminations, for wonderful learning activities for math. Some of the most often used activities include:

1. Equivalent Fractions - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=80
   
2. Factor Game - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=12 (also in Calculation Nation as a competitive experience)
   
3. Five Frame - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=74 - also a Ten Frame - both are excellent for the primary students - they love it!!
   
4. Fraction Game - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=18 (By far, one of the most favorite sites in large group, partner, and individual)
   
5. Geometric Solids - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=70
   
6. Mean and Median - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=160
   
7. Pan Balance Numbers - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=26 there are 2 others for working with algebraic thinking from shapes to expressions - very powerful on the smartboard for bringing sense to equality
   
8. Product Game - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=29
   
9. Shape Tool - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=35 what a great tool for geometry and for fractions!!
   

I will stop here but there is so much out there!!

I am a Technology Integration Specialist at two high schools, each of which use SMARTboards.  Here is a link to my webpage on Interactive English Language Arts Links.  Some of the best sites are English Maven, ReadWriteThink and Football Academy.

Most of the interactives indexed on the Thinkfinity.org site at http://thinkfinity.org/student-interactives work well with interactive whiteboards.  This website is located by clicking on the In the Classroom tab in the gold navigation bar.  The organization of interactives by grade level and subject area is really helpful in finding resources appropriate for the classroom.

Lynne

Recently I started using Thinkfiinity as a springboard for lessons and to enrich past lessons. Following a lesson I will create games to reinforce the content taught using Thinkfinity resources. Having this ability has made learning and teaching an exciting experience for myself and my students.

I am taking a course in which I am currently looking for lessons and interactives on Thinkfinity.  I teach first grade and am currently working on words and word families that have the silent e.  This is a difficult concept for my students to master and retain, especially when taking spelling tests.

Well, have I hit the jackpot!  The following link will take you to The Electric Company . . . with many videos and games for silent e.  I was laughing out loud to myself with these interactives.  Imagine the fun your students will have?  Just gotta love this one . . . a take-off on the TV show "24" . . . only this is "Special Agent Jack Bowser!"  Once you go to this particular game, you can click on "Home" and see all the other phonics interactives they offer. 

Have fun everybody . . . guarantee you'll catch yourself laughing, too!

http://thinkfinity.org/great-escapes-silent-e-game

  I am a TA, and we have been using the Thinkfinity and the Illuminations interactive sites.  The kids absolutely love them.  They love the hands on activities and it gets them engaged in learning the information.  Not all children like just using books!

Last week I had a kinder class starting research on butterflies so used the http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-and-the-butterfly-life-cycle/ resources with the smart board. Great movie, highlight vocabulary etc.

Thank you everyone for the resources!  I have been using a SmartBoard for about 3 years.  I am always looking for new resources.

pwende mentioned that "now that many teachers have SmartBoards or similar tools, it begs the question 'what is best practice' in the use of these tools.  Some use them to show movies, project student's works, take attendance, etc.  Is there already some information out there on what is best practice.  And, then, how is it communicated to teachers?"

Marc Johnson commented that there are a number of reports on "best practices" that can be found with a web search, many of which have been supported (even written) by a specific vendor of interactive white boards (IWB). Here is one list of potential uses that was created by a teacher with no particular brand of IWB in mind... http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/events/updates/make-the-most-of-your-interactive-whiteboard.html

Marc added that as a math teacher, "I am partial to the many activities in the NCTM Illuminations site that lend themselves very well to IWB use."