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Archive for March, 2008


How Interesting!

I have found out so much from this subject. I had no idea about SMART boards within classrooms before this subject began. I would often hear my peers talking about pracs they had, where they used a SMART board. I however, had no idea what one was and how it worked. Now that I know what one is and how they work, I am very excited about the prospect of doing a prac or teaching with one in the future. I think the up and coming generation of teachers will be able to learn how to use the interactive board faster than teachers who have used a white/black board all their lives because ‘technology is a natural part of our lifestyles and is integral to our existence’ (Gee, 2006). I do think that SMART boards are creating new and exciting opportunities for both teachers and students within the classroom.

Gee, J. (2006). Interactive Whiteboards As Part Of The Learning Experience. Scan, 25, 16-19. Retrieved February 18, 2008 from Aplus Full Text Database.

Interactive Learning Generation

Source:www.childrenslearninginstitute.org/images/chi…

I thought this image was very interesting as it shows just how much children love to draw and write on the black/white board. It is difficult to do this with a whole class on a normal board. The interactive whiteboard really does stimulate children and does allow all children in a class to be interactive! 

Trafalgar Public School

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Michelle has found a great site that demonstrates schools that podcast and vodcast. It is a great site and it looks like the children at Trafalgar Public School really have a lot of fun making their podcasts and vodcasts. The Digitak Dan site is also great and is very interactive. I can see how it would really appeal to children!

The SMART Board And Learning Styles

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This is a podcast on SMART Boards.

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