LRC 320: Group 4 “New Literacies” for Teaching: SMART Boards Justin Yoken Jennifer Lundstrom Denise Ybanez Steven Clair Marissa Tualla

Computer and internet access Telecommunication Video-conferencing technology Web publishing software Chat-rooms, Discussion Boards E-journals

Projectors Enhanced Audio Systems Educational television programs – Bill Nye the Science Guy, The Magic School Bus Computers – Microsoft Office  MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel – Internet  Google, D2L, Course reserves, E-Journals – Audio/visual educational software  Mental Math Games, Gizmos and Gadgets, Oregon Trail

Impact on Students Some students enjoy using technology more, and thus are more likely to participate and understand Often supports collaborative learning Provides a large amount of resources Allows student to be creative and inventive Enhances problem solving skills Gives visual examples of curriculum

SMART Boards “Combining the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard engages students around the world.” Image

Created in 1991 by SMART technologies Worlds first interactive board Touch sensitive display Works like a computer Digitally connects the computer and the projector Made by SMART technologies to help motivate audiences (EX: Teachers/Students)

SMART Boards Displays to the class both drawn and digital images Can write with hand or digital pen Easier and cleaner than chalk or dry erase boards Gives professor opportunity to teach in a more organized, timely fashion Anti-smudge Anti-glare Large and durable

Conclusion SMART Boards are a creative and interactive way to teach students The board is a mixture of technology Can be used as a television, computer, projector for camera/video recordings, and video conference tool More info at US/Products/SMART+Boards/default.htmhttp://www2.smarttech.com/st/en- US/Products/SMART+Boards/default.htm “Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson