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Created by: Garrett Thorne Estellita Olivas Jaclyn Gallego. SMART Board can be simply described as an interactive whiteboard. With the use of both a computer and a projector images, text, and lesson plans can be transferred onto the display board.
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Created by: Garrett Thorne Estellita Olivas Jaclyn Gallego
SMART Board can be simply described as an interactive whiteboard. • With the use of both a computer and a projector images, text, and lesson plans can be transferred onto the display board.
SMART Boards have effectively replaced the standard overhead projector. • Since its first release there have been many models, the most recent of which have both multi-touch and multi-write features. • SMART Boards have also become invaluable resources for teachers.
Today there are more than 40 million students and teachers in 175 different countries that use SMART technology. • SMART Boards have been a great innovation in the intertwined worlds of teaching and technology. Jaclyn Gallego
Smart Response Systems (SRS)What are they and Why use them? Garrett Thorne
Pros Cons Saves paper and time Cost More engaging and get more responses Social development skills can be hindered. Answers can be anonymous Might not be taken seriously at all times. What is it? Pros and Cons • Technology used to enhance student experience and involvement using clickers to receive their answers/opinions • It replaces the traditional raising your hand method, and also replaces pencil-paper assignments as well as grading. Attendance can also be taken with this. • For pricing and different models and companies, go to the website. The listed website is only one model. http://www.turningtechnologies.com/studentresponsesystem/
Online Homework, Tutorials and Assessments • Web-based tools, like math xl, have replaced the basic pencil and paper • — Students utilize such tools by simply going to the designated website and completing their assigned tasks, practice problems or for assistance
Homework assignments Virtual Textbooks Assessments Tutorials Practice Problems What online tools offer...
The Pros Flexibility The ability to access tasks from any computer connected to the internet Teachers can offer a time frame for which students can complete their tasks at their own convenience Automatic feedback Upon completing tasks students receive their scores right away and (depending on instructor) can view incorrect problems Saves time and paper No need for grading numerous papers when the online tool does it for you Keeps kids engaged in learning Kids are all about technology these days…
The Cons Dependent upon internet connection Completion of tasks requires internet connection A poor connection leads to problems accessing or completing tasks Costly Requires regular access to a computer Most programs charge a fee to utilize No control over cheating Assessments via the internet unintentionally allows students to refer to their books, notes, internet or fellow classmates
Works Cited • http://stuhasic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/clicker.jpg?w=460 • http://learninginhand.com/storage/blog/ClassClickers.jpg • http://innovations2010unco.pbworks.com/f/1288641683/clickers%20image.jpg • http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech125.shtml • http://tep.uoregon.edu/technology/assessment/assessment.html • http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Value+of+SMART