ginaa
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Teacher
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Q:
Smartboards in the classroom: a good investment?
I've observed an 8-grade math class conducted using a Smartboard and it seemed to work great. A little while ago I met a parent of a second grader whose class had just been given a Smartboard. She was deeply uncomfortable because she thought it would be distracting and might encourage them to play too many video games. This may not sound likely but she's entitled to her concerns. I'd love to hear from parents and educators about their experiences with the technology.
Thanks!
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Technology and my child
Thanks!
> 60 days ago
What the Expert Says:
Additional Answers (6)
Smartboards keep students engaged in learning. They allow interaction on many levels including student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-technology. If students are engaged and interacting, they are well on the way to mastering new concepts.
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> 60 days ago
Technology is so useful in the classroom, as long as it is used appropriately! I teach children with autism and we have been doing so many different web 2.0 activities. Check out my blog and youtube page. I also created a smartboard using a wiimote and a special pen. This is much more cost effective.
> 60 days ago
It might be a good idea - and seeing that it has worked for other kids you have the proof too. Make sure you get the right kind of board.
-- Guy (http://www.webliterature.net)
-- Guy (http://www.webliterature.net)
> 60 days ago
<p>There is an ancient Chinese proverb which states: </p>
<p>I hear and I forget </p>
<p>I see and I remember </p>
<p>I do and I understand </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Smartboards work on the ideological premise that children who take part in their learning experience tend to be more interested, engaged and accountable for their school experience. Smartboards enable students to write on the larger board, engage with the teacher, and generally be more focused. Compare this to the kids who fall asleep hearing long lectures or teachers who talk at them, rather than discuss with them. Is a great debate today with varied answers and opinions. </p>
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<p>Thanks, Rachna</p>
<p>I hear and I forget </p>
<p>I see and I remember </p>
<p>I do and I understand </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Smartboards work on the ideological premise that children who take part in their learning experience tend to be more interested, engaged and accountable for their school experience. Smartboards enable students to write on the larger board, engage with the teacher, and generally be more focused. Compare this to the kids who fall asleep hearing long lectures or teachers who talk at them, rather than discuss with them. Is a great debate today with varied answers and opinions. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks, Rachna</p>
> 60 days ago
My partner used the Smartboard everyday for Math. I think it is a great interactive tool for kids. I, as a parent and a teacher, think that kids learn best when they can manipulate the material (kinesthetic and visual). This generation of learners need more than just paper, pencil and books to motivate them.
> 60 days ago
Hi ginaa,
Great question! It is interesting to read the views and it appears that everyone is in favor of the Smartboard. I too, am a fan, my daughter has had it in a couple of classes and it's wonderful. They have used it in so many ways, presenting instruction, internet use where they can all view at once, we have one in the computer lab, so the instructor can demonstrate what he is doing on the computer and they can follow along, watched movies, countless uses. However, it is unfortunate that I live in a school district with limited funds and not all classrooms in my school have one, and not all schools in the county have one. It will be wonderful when each classroom has one and each student can benefit from its use.
Great question! It is interesting to read the views and it appears that everyone is in favor of the Smartboard. I too, am a fan, my daughter has had it in a couple of classes and it's wonderful. They have used it in so many ways, presenting instruction, internet use where they can all view at once, we have one in the computer lab, so the instructor can demonstrate what he is doing on the computer and they can follow along, watched movies, countless uses. However, it is unfortunate that I live in a school district with limited funds and not all classrooms in my school have one, and not all schools in the county have one. It will be wonderful when each classroom has one and each student can benefit from its use.
> 60 days ago
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