Creating an Interactive, Smart Classroom Pre-K through 3 rd Grade Presented by Pamela Newman Instructional Technology Specialist Bucks County Intermediate Unit November 30, 2007
Affecting Learning Student engagement Motivating students and promoting enthusiasm for learning Different learning styles and educational needs Saving notes helps review process Cuts down on preparation, promotes efficiency
So how can we use this tool?
Integration Whole class instruction Creating digital lesson activities with templates, images and multimedia Using presentation tools/ Notebook software Manipulating text and images Making notes in digital ink Viewing websites as a group Writing notes over educational video clips Showcasing student presentations Saving notes for later review by using , the Web or print
Notebook Software Some ideas
Internet Resources Invention Playhouse Topmarks NetTrekker d.i. Username: NPS009 Password: student Thinkfinity Discovery Education
Assignment Try to incorporate the SmartBoard once a week, then once a day Work with a colleague in planning a shared unit Have the students look for resources and share Download the Notebook software to your home computer Invest in a USB flash drive
Contact Information Pamela Newman Bucks County Intermediate Unit (215) x1607