Assignment Two: Exploring Emerging Technologies: Interactive Boards by Hope Smith, Jacqueline Mitchell, & Christine Anderson Curriculum Teaching and Technology EDD L1 (CRN 50731) Nova Southeastern University JUNE 5, 2011
Uses Supports Illustrates (Tierney Brothers Inc, 2011)
Uses Projects Live desktop (Tierney Brothers Inc, 2011)
Integration Flexible learning Displays Information Showcasing Virtual field trips ( Promethean Planet, 2011)
Virtual Field Trip (Panoramic, 2011)
What are SMART Boards? Interactive white boards (IWB's): Computer/video display Touch sensitive Controls your computer Brings pictures and sounds to life Easy to use Easy to use
How Are SMART Boards Used In The Classroom? Incorporate technology into teaching
How Are SMART Boards Used In The Classroom? Used with a wide range of subjects/ages Editing Electronic Word Wall
Some Ways SMART Boards Are Used In The Classroom? Used with a wide range of subjects/ages ESE Students Highlighter Tools
Other Ways SMART Boards Can Be Used In The Classroom Allows materials to be recorded, saved, and used later Saves Material Digital Storytelling
Other Ways SMART Boards Might Be Used In The Classroom Allows materials to be recorded, saved, and used later Presentations E-folios
Promethean Boards
Pros Information at fingertips Interactive ActivArena ActivArena (Tierney Brothers Inc, 2011)
Cons SMART-Touch screen Calibration Sensitivity with Pens Multiple kids (Tierney Brothers Inc, 2011)
Differences Touch screen Resources-Promethean Planet / SMART ExchangePromethean PlanetSMART Exchange SMART Boards-dead spots SMART Boards-Interactive (Tierney Brothers Inc, 2011)
Technology and Media Tools ActiView ActivSlate ActiVotes MultiTouch Table (Promethean Planet, 2011)
References Digital Storytelling with a SMART Board Retrieved on June 20, 2011 from Panoramic Virtual Tour Retrieved on June 7, 2011 from Panoramic Virtual Tour Retrieved on June 7, 2011 from Promethean Planet Retrieved on June 3, 2011 from SMART Exchange Retrieved on June 3, 2011 from Tierney Brothers Inc. Retrieved on June 3, 2011 from You Tube. SMART boards: Why are they so easy to use? Retrieved on June 5, 2011 from