Engaging Students by Using Smart Boards
Engaging Students by Using SMART Boards
“Television didn’t transform education. Neither will the internet. But it will be another tool for teachers to use in their effort to reach students in the classroom. It will also be a means by which students learn outside the classroom” (Palfrey, John) Technology is a part of our day to day lives, weather we choose to keep up with it or not, it is everywhere we turn. Technology in the classroom is a great way to keep students focused on what is being taught and not being distracted by smart phones, iPods, etc. Having technology in the classroom puts the students at an advantage. Many students already know a lot about technology when a teacher integrates technology into the classroom; they are better their students learning experience. “Excitement in education and student productivity, the ability to get a result that you want from students, goes together and cannot be separated.” (Owens) This is why I believe smart boards are a great way to interact with the students.
Putting technology into the classroom means, teaching basic computer skills and software programs to the students in one class instead of have a separate class. Effective technology integration needs appear state wide to better increase the students learning process in the classroom. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is used in the class room on a daily basis also when technology supports what your lesson plans. Technology can help teachers make their lessons more engaging and interactive. By giving teachers ways to use technology as a teaching tool, gives the teacher the ability to assess the different ways of learning the students may have. It also enhances the student’s relationship with their teacher. When technology is integrated probably into the classroom, it makes learning more worthwhile to the students. (Edutopia Staff)
“The SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that turns your computer and data
“Television didn’t transform education. Neither will the internet. But it will be another tool for teachers to use in their effort to reach students in the classroom. It will also be a means by which students learn outside the classroom” (Palfrey, John) Technology is a part of our day to day lives, weather we choose to keep up with it or not, it is everywhere we turn. Technology in the classroom is a great way to keep students focused on what is being taught and not being distracted by smart phones, iPods, etc. Having technology in the classroom puts the students at an advantage. Many students already know a lot about technology when a teacher integrates technology into the classroom; they are better their students learning experience. “Excitement in education and student productivity, the ability to get a result that you want from students, goes together and cannot be separated.” (Owens) This is why I believe smart boards are a great way to interact with the students.
Putting technology into the classroom means, teaching basic computer skills and software programs to the students in one class instead of have a separate class. Effective technology integration needs appear state wide to better increase the students learning process in the classroom. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is used in the class room on a daily basis also when technology supports what your lesson plans. Technology can help teachers make their lessons more engaging and interactive. By giving teachers ways to use technology as a teaching tool, gives the teacher the ability to assess the different ways of learning the students may have. It also enhances the student’s relationship with their teacher. When technology is integrated probably into the classroom, it makes learning more worthwhile to the students. (Edutopia Staff)
“The SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that turns your computer and data
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