Personal Learning Space

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.

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This is a podcast on SMART Boards.

smart-boards.mp3

I found a great website today. It has some great interactive activities that cover all KLA’s and can be effectively used on a SMART board that children will love. It has activities that cater to all ages in primary school. It looks at ways in which children can sort shapes, numbers and letters, do procedures such as ‘How to make a cup of tea’ etc.

This website is a very hand-on site that is highly educational and fun for children. It does not have to be used on a SMART board, however would probably work better.

 Check it out!!!

Primary Resources

I am tinking about chossing the topic of smartboards for my Task 2 assignment. I know very little about them and hve had no contact with them so far. I am keen to find out more about them and understand why teachers would choose to use one.

I have begun doing a small amount of research about them and have come to a realisation that SMART boards are used to combine the simplicity of the whiteboard with the power of a computer to engage students around the world. The SMART board has a touch sensitive display that connects to the computer and projector to show the computer image.

 The SMART board is very exciting as you can control the computer applications directly from the display,write notes in digital ink and save the work to the computer!!!

 According to websites I have looked up it is very easy to use, which makes it even better!