Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies: SMART Board October 11, 2011 Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Ph.D., Superintendent Cathie Olsky, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Dawn Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Alexandra Ito, Director, Education Technology

The key feature of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard use in the classroom is its capability to provide interactive learning activities in the classroom that engage students in learning. SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard

There are currently over 600 SMART Board interactive whiteboards installed in classrooms throughout the District, with plans for 88 more boards to be installed this year. SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard

Last summer, the Measure G Bond Initiative provided the purchase and installation of a total of 395 SMART Boards Interactive white boards at twelve schools. EDISON JACKSON HOOVER SEPULVEDA MACARTHUR SADDLEBACK DAVIS WILLARD SAHS SPURGEON HENINGER SIERRA

SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Next year, the Measure G Bond Initiative will provide the purchase and installation of a total of 88 SMART Boards Interactive white boards at four schools. EDISON CENTURY DAVIS MAC ARTHUR

SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Schools and teachers with SMART Boards have a variety of options for training: – SMART Board classes scheduled during the school day with substitute coverage provided. – After school staff development classes. – Training held at the school site. – SAUSD teachers can also attend SMART Board training offered at the Orange County Office of Education at no cost. – SMART Board staff development resources are also available online for District staff on the District staff website. – All twelve schools with new SMART Boards have a technology department staff member assigned to provide their teachers extended training and support.