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WOW, WOW, WOW!

Let's talk about technology, shall we?

This past week, our class took some time to learn some of the applications on the "SmartBoard" technology-some of the HOTTEST resources available to teachers today! I was absolutely amazed at some of the features that were possible with this outstanding technology. Let me give you a run down of just some of the lovely features of this application and software.

The Smart board is an interactive whiteboard that can incorporate video, audio, text, animation, etc. Teachers can design SmartBoard lesson plans via their computer and allow students to interact through the different special features. The board is a touch screen, and boy, will students just LOVE being asked to click certain "giant size" buttons or using the markers to choose answers and responses on the board...



Want some privacy? How about a SmartBoard Shade?

One of my favorite features of the SmartBoard showcased a "movable shade" that would cover particular pieces of the board. Teachers and students could move the shade so that certain answers or questions could only be viewed at particular times. For example, a math teacher could show the solution to a problem, or a history teacher could lecture particular points while continuously pulling down the shade.



Maybe you prefer hardback?


For those teachers who love giving handouts or note-copies to their students, the SmartBoard application also allows teachers to transform their SmartBoard presentations into PDF files. These files can be used as note handouts and reference pages-and it takes less than thirty seconds to do! Amazing!

Additional SmartBoard features include linking sites to the WorldWideWeb, such as united-sreaming. The SmartBoard features are being utilized world-wide in businesses, coaching, and beyond.

Check out http://www2.smarttech.com for more information!

The ways in which a teacher can positively utilize her SmartBoard are ENDLESS!!!
What a GREAT lesson for this week! :)