1. Smart Boards A presentation by Leah O’Brien, Bridget Spears, Robbie Stubbins

2. What is an interactive whiteboard? A board that interacts with a computer’s desktop when the computer is plugged in Acts as an interactive computer screen that can be viewed by the whole class Come in the forms of SMARTboard,Activboard,eBeam, Mimio, and Webster

3. What can be done with it in the classroom? Replace whiteboards and flipchartsReplace whiteboards and flipcharts Can show students anything that can be presented on a computer desktopCan show students anything that can be presented on a computer desktop Can be connected to video recorders and DVD playersCan be connected to video recorders and DVD players Allow teachers to post the material so that students can view it at a later dateAllow teachers to post the material so that students can view it at a later date Instructional blocks can be recorded for students who need to see the exact presentation for reviewInstructional blocks can be recorded for students who need to see the exact presentation for review You can create a video application to help as a visual during a lessonYou can create a video application to help as a visual during a lesson Can view presentations done by student or teacherCan view presentations done by student or teacher Use with Kidspiration or InspirationUse with Kidspiration or Inspiration Can view presentations done by student or teacherCan view presentations done by student or teacher Use with Kidspiration or InspirationUse with Kidspiration or Inspiration Can use highlighting tools or marking tools to help with editing/grammarCan use highlighting tools or marking tools to help with editing/grammar Can illustrate and write a book with the class and narrate it using recording toolsCan illustrate and write a book with the class and narrate it using recording tools DiagrammingDiagramming Have students write one thing they learned at the end of each lessonHave students write one thing they learned at the end of each lesson Can use highlighting tools or marking tools to help with editing/grammarCan use highlighting tools or marking tools to help with editing/grammar

4. Legal and Ethical Issues No ethical issues. Only legal issues deal with copyright material. Same copyright issues as computers.

5. What’s already in the classroom that can do the same or a similar thing? Teachers can have students work individually or in groups on their own laptops Over head projectors E-mailing students their homework/assignments

6. What equipment/training is required to use it? http://downloads.smarttech.com/me dia/services/quickreferences/pdf/en glish/95smart%20board%20basics.pd fhttp://downloads.smarttech.com/me dia/services/quickreferences/pdf/en glish/95smart%20board%20basics.pd f

7. The Advantage of Smart Boards Can accomplish a vast amount of tasks. Interactive. Projected so all students can see.

8. Why should it be used in the classroom? Both students and teachers can learn about it’s technology together Can accommodate different learning styles Students with limited motor skills can use it Encourages involvement of students in any subject at any grade level

9. Cost Of Smart Boards According to Smart Technologies Inc., a basic Smart Board can be purchased by schools for as little as $ 1,399 with a grant. One of the models, the 3000i rear projection, was introduced in 2005 at the price of $14,999 and with a grant it would cost $11,999. The prices of Smart Boards range from $1,000 and $20,000. Source: Smart Technologies Inc.

10. Educational Games on the Smart Board http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map puzzle/us-puzzle.htmlhttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/map puzzle/us-puzzle.html http://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx ?nav=FFhttp://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx ?nav=FF