> 2. In what ways has it made a difference in your students' > learning? From the easiest/simplest and sometimes the most boring activities, like Caught Ya grammar exercises to vocabulary instruction, are more interesting and dynamic to the students. They are more involved and their test scores are higher.
> > 3. What are the "must have's" or "must do's" in regards to > having a SmartBoard? > > 4. Anything else you would like to share would be greatly > appreciated! > > Thanks, > Cindy > Grace Lutheran School
As a teacher, I find that having the SMART Board helps keep my lessons organized (as the other poster mentioned). It also makes available more resources for myself and my students. The sound quality and picture are so much better on the SMART Board than if I were showing something with the digital projector or through the TV in my room.
For my students, they are used to video high-quality presentations. The SMART Board helps to level the playing field so that we can offer an interface that they are excited about.
The one must-have is training. SMART Boards are not that difficult to use but training helps teachers become more comofortable with the technology.
I bought used on e bay 3 years ago; still works nfmOn 3/11/09, Sarah-IL wrote: > I am interested in purchasing a document camera with a > price range of $400-500. Any suggestions?
Hi Cindy, I think interaction is key. I also feel some students feel uncomfortable being up front. I use new dual board technology and Interwrite Mobi where a child is able to interact from their seat. If the technology is used correctly and if your fortunate enough you would also have student response systems such as CPS.
Contact Boces they are familiar with Title I IDEA grants. This is the grant you would be targeting but your district has likely already done so through the Federal Stimulus.
casgaI assume you are referring to a new Promethean technology where two people can write on the board at the same time? I have not seen it in action, nor know of anyone who has it yet. Keep us informed as to what you find out!
WaltOn 4/07/09, casga wrote: > I assume you are referring to a new Promethean technology where > two people can write on the board at the same time? I have not > seen it in action, nor know of anyone who has it yet. Keep us > informed as to what you find out!
There is not much you can do about space planning without ceiling mount. However, if you have collaborative multi function systems such as Interwrite Mobi student never leave their seat. Nine portable handheld boards can be used within the class. These work with any whiteboards.
On 6/09/09, sorry wrote: > Been trying for two years to get a wall mounted smart board > in my room, and found out again today that I didn't rate to > get one of the four new ones coming in. It is a killer - I > am sencond senior teacher in the building, and guess I am > being cut out because I actually use the portable one > unlike some of the people who have gotten one of the > boards. I even took the time a few years ago to bring it > upstairs to my room on the elevator, before we had the > portable one upstairs. Think I am just going to give up > trying to use one, and maybe I'll rate one in the next > round. (You got to also know that we only have 21 > classrooms and now we have 7 wallmounted ones.) Oh well.
Does anyone have any suggestions for Powerpoint games I could create or templates that are out there. I've used Jeopardy and things like that, but I am looking for something new. Thanks.
My high school /middle school students love our version of Hollywood squares. Just Google "Powerpoint games for teachers" and you'll find a wealth of ideas. Brenda >> On 6/21/09, kevo wrote: >>> Does anyone have any suggestions for Powerpoint games I >>> could create or templates that are out there. I've used >>> Jeopardy and things like that, but I am looking for >>> something new. Thanks. >> >>