Bright Spots

While I have not spent any time in a classroom as an educator, my experience in classrooms as a student have not been largely impacted by technology. However, one form of tech that I remember most from my time in middle school was smart boards. Probably out of date now, but the use of a smartboard was great in several different subjects. The class I remember it best being used was in my french class. Students would come up in front of the class and be able to conjugate verbs, do translations, etc. The use of a smart board was quick and efficient for correcting verbs and translations was quick and the notes on why a certain verb or sentance needed a correction could then be sent out to us all after class.

The schools i've attended never really used much technology, however the smart board was always a fun thing to use and a great tool to learn with. I hope in the future, my old middle and elementary schools can embrace the technological changes. I feel that I might be a bit behind the game in technology because my exposure to it was so limited. To build tech confidence and create effective leadership is essential for education. Pen and paper have lost their weight in the real world, schools should follow.

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  1. Lucie deLaBruereFebruary 9, 2020 at 7:33 PM

    Sounds like the ability to capture the process and be able to send it to all the members of the class to review was one of the strengths of the Smartboard. By taking a close look at what made it a useful tool for you, we can identify criteria that would be helpful for other helpful technology tools.

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  2. Hannah LuceFebruary 16, 2020 at 7:11 AM

    We still use SmartBoards in the classroom! The SmartBoard can be used as a whiteboard or more transformative tech tool, as you are describing. There are many interactive lessons that can be planned using SmartNotebook and the SmartExchange. My students really enjoy some of the more interactive and game-like components. Current programs like Bridges Mathematics also make excellent resources to use with SmartBoards and Tablets where students can play games and physically move around game pieces.

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