smart boards

Smart BoardsSam Logan, Ivyann Patton, Dulce Molina, Alex Bauer, and Kayla Ray

Inquiry Question

How can we incorporate the use of smartboards and engage students in

the classroom?

SMART Boards Why are they so easy to use?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U05WeXPGlk

Facts

Facts Cont...

History of the Smart Board

A SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that was created in 1991 by David Martin and Nancy Knowlton. The name "smart board" refers to an interactive whiteboard which requires software and tools in order to work properly.

https://smarttech.com/About+SMART/About+SMART/Innovation/Beginnings+of+an+industry

History of the Smart Board Cont...

The SMART Board interactive whiteboard was the first interactive whiteboard to provide touch control of computer applications and the ability to write over standard Microsoft Windows applications.

https://smarttech.com/us/About+SMART/About+SMART/Innovation/Beginnings+of+an+industry

History Timeline of the Smart Board

Effects on 1st Grade Students

Alex- very excited about SMARTBOARD and increased participation

Erin- diagnosed with anxiety and low self esteem but building confidence and participation because of SMARTBOARD

http://eduaction.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2012/11/Use-of-Smart-Boards.pdf

Effectiveness in ECE

“Students of all learning types have responded in positive ways when the interactive whiteboard was incorporated into my teaching. “ (Ladislaw, 8)

“By incorporating the use of a SMART Board, students are sharing, modeling and demonstrating what they have learned and, consequently, playing the role of a teacher.” (Ladislaw, 9)http://eduaction.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2012/11/Use-of-Smart-Boards.pdf

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