SmartNotebookActivity-Revit

 **How to Create a Bookcase Family in Revit Architecture 2011**

(If your download identifies this as a .zip file, be sure to change File type to ".notebook," so that SMART Notebook can open it correctly.)

Lesson Description: This lesson is Revit Architecture Level I Family Basics for technical and vocational Architecture and Design studies. This lesson should take approximately 90 minutes to complete. A background in Drafting, 3d Modeling, BIM (Building Information Modeling) and/or Architecture is recommended. Skills include: Dimensioning, Creating Extrusions, Using Align and Array, Creating Parameters, and more.

Education Requirements: · Meets or exceeds Level I Architecture and Construction Pathways for Colorado Community Colleges · Addresses Revit Architecture Associate Level Certification Exam components

Creating the Lesson: I had some difficulty getting the “.notebook” extension to open. It kept wanting to be a “.zip” file unless I manually overwrote the extension. I like the level of interest that can be added with a variety of extra components: images, audio, flash files, etc.

Using Smart Notebook: This application can bring an extra level of student interactivity to the AEC and BIM classroom. This is a different education tool from just Demonstration or Lecture, and it encourages student involvement. Utilizing SMART technology for processes (i.e. the steps involved) is one way this can be useful. I like the Quiz page, as well. I think a well-created SMART Notebook lesson can add a lot of *fun* to the classroom. Truthfully, in a college-level technology course, this is refreshing!

Personal Ability: SMART Notebook is similar to other applications I have used, and maybe a little easier. I thought the tools were interesting, and the Interface was easy to navigate.