003+Smartboards




 * Introduction**: Smart Boards in the classroom can be a great thing but also causes some distractions. With new technology there are always the positives and negatives. With a Smart Board there are not only are the teachers influenced, but the studentsare affected in a positive or negative way. This new technology can be good for students because the Smart Board gives the students an opportunity at using technology in a fun way to learn. There are numerous games that can be played on it and also power points that will really draw in the students attention. But there are always cons with technology. The Smart Board is a great thing to have in the classroom, but it comes at an extremely high price. If the school provides the Smart Board, the teachers still have to provide their own data projector. Therefore, the Smart Board can also cause problems in the classroom.

SMART Boards are a brand of interactive whiteboard. It is a whiteboard displaying the image from the computer monitor with the surface operating as a giant touch screen. They vary in size and can be transportable or wall mounted. The set up can consist of a desk or ceiling mounted data projector and computer or can work on a totally integrated system as is the case for rear projection SMART Boards. The computer can then be controlled from the board itself by touching the SMART Board screen, either directly with your finger or one of the incorporated electronic pens. SMART Board technology allows the teacher and/or student to perform a range of functions. The user can: write on the interactive whiteboard's large touch-sensitive surface with the electronic pen, drag and drop images or text, interact in many ways such as pressing icons to hear pre-recorded sounds, engage with educational multimedia activities, watch simulations and view graphics, capture text or areas of screen and annotate with the pen, save notes, drawings of notes for future use. Saved information can be recalled for review and discussion at the end of the unit. It could also be loaded to the school website for student reference at home or to share the data with teacher colleagues.
 * General Description** (Darren):

As many great things the Smart Board can bring to an academic environment, there are also numerous cons that come along with it. The first main problem with the Smart Board is that it is extremely expensive to buy. Even though the Smart Board can be provided for the school, the teacher still has to buy their own data projector where a decent one can cost anywhere from 500 to 1,000 dollars. Also having a device such as this in the classroom, you might want to invest in buying wireless internet which is also expensive. When determining whether the Smart Board is a good investment, you should always consider the price factor that will be coming out of your own pocket.
 * Cons**(Shawn):

Not only are there expense costs on the Smart Board, but as a teacher you need to take into consideration about how hard it is to actually write on it. A main problem for students while working with the Smart Board is actually writing information on the board. It’s hard and does not always function properly. The other problem with using this in your classroom is the time that it will take to use this for an activity. It is great for activities, but bad for the time it takes. Still remember that each student will still have to come from their seat up to the board every time they need to use it. Finally, the fact that it is considered high quality technology, there will always be perks to go along with it. There will be days that it randomly does not work or something won’t work for an activity.

Smart Boards create a new type of learning for the students which benefits the teachers. Teacher will be able to let students get interactive with the information they are working with. This will allow the hands-on learners to gain more knowledge from what the teacher is trying to teach. The teacher is also able to show online videos on a bigger screen with less set-up in the classroom. This allows the visuals learners a new way to understand the information the teacher is presenting. Another big part of Smart boards are they will save paper. This will make the teacher life less hectic and give them more time to instruct the students instead of handing out material. Smart boards are a good thing for the teacher to use in the classrooom.
 * Pro Teacher View** (Shane):

Smart Boards allow for a new type of interactive activities in the classroom. They increase students motivations as well as increasing their overall knowledge. Smart Boards will also gain more interest in your lesson topics and lectures by incorporating them into the lessons. All students can use the smart board and you can create activities and games that include all of your students. Smart Board also allows you to change your variety in presentation, which is beneficial for students to reach out to all learners. Smart Board is fun and exciting for students to use in the classroom. It's easy to learn how to use and takes no time at all.
 * Pro Student View** (Erin):


 * Conclusion**: After doing research on the Smart Board, we feel that the information we recieved as a group shows that this is a great investment for the classroom. Even though it is expensive to have, students can benefit by using this type of technology. It will not only make learning more fun for them but it will also create a better learning environment for the students. Also playing games on the Smart Board can make it so all the students can be active. In conclusion, the Smart Board is something teachers should think about using in the classroom.


 * List of References**

Cohn, D. (2005, June 09). // Boards get brains, chalk vanishes //. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2005/06/67710

Kuroneko, K. Smartboard- Pros and cons of using a digital, interactive whiteboard in the classroom.Retrieved from[]

//Partners in learning//. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu/Technology-in-the-Classroom/SMARTboards/Pros-and-Cons.html

photo by taylorlicious08 at [] Shawn Baker ^^^^^ Erin ^^ Darren Eshelman^^^^^ Erin Shives Shawn Baker Darren Eshelman Shane Boyd

Introduction: Smart Boards in the classroom can be a great thing but also causes some distractions. With new technology there are always the positives and negatives. With a Smart Board there are not only are the teachers influenced, but the studentsare affected in a positive or negative way. This new technology can be good for students because the Smart Board gives the students an opportunity at using technology in a fun way to learn. There are numerous games that can be played on it and also power points that will really draw in the students attention. But there are always cons with technology. The Smart Board is a great thing to have in the classroom, but it comes at an extremely high price. If the school provides the Smart Board, the teachers still have to provide their own data projector. Therefore, the Smart Board can also cause problems in the classroom.

General Description (Darren):

SMART Boards are a brand of interactive whiteboard. It is a whiteboard displaying the image from the computer monitor with the surface operating as a giant touch screen. They vary in size and can be transportable or wall mounted. The set up can consist of a desk or ceiling mounted data projector and computer or can work on a totally integrated system as is the case for rear projection SMART Boards. The computer can then be controlled from the board itself by touching the SMART Board screen, either directly with your finger or one of the incorporated electronic pens. SMART Board technology allows the teacher and/or student to perform a range of functions. The user can: write on the interactive whiteboard's large touch-sensitive surface with the electronic pen, drag and drop images or text, interact in many ways such as pressing icons to hear pre-recorded sounds, engage with educational multimedia activities, watch simulations and view graphics, capture text or areas of screen and annotate with the pen, save notes, drawings of notes for future use. Saved information can be recalled for review and discussion at the end of the unit. It could also be loaded to the school website for student reference at home or to share the data with teacher colleagues.

Cons(Shawn): As many great things the Smart Board can bring to an academic environment, there are also numerous cons that come along with it. The first main problem with the Smart Board is that it is extremely expensive to buy. Even though the Smart Board can be provided for the school, the teacher still has to buy their own data projector where a decent one can cost anywhere from 500 to 1,000 dollars. Also having a device such as this in the classroom, you might want to invest in buying wireless internet which is also expensive. When determining whether the Smart Board is a good investment, you should always consider the price factor that will be coming out of your own pocket.

Not only are there expense costs on the Smart Board, but as a teacher you need to take into consideration about how hard it is to actually write on it. A main problem for students while working with the Smart Board is actually writing information on the board. It’s hard and does not always function properly. The other problem with using this in your classroom is the time that it will take to use this for an activity. It is great for activities, but bad for the time it takes. Still remember that each student will still have to come from their seat up to the board every time they need to use it. Finally, the fact that it is considered high quality technology, there will always be perks to go along with it. There will be days that it randomly does not work or something won’t work for an activity.

work cited:

//Partners in learning//. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu/Technology-in-the-Classroom/SMARTboards/Pros-and-Cons.html

Pro Teacher View (Shane): Smart Boards create a new type of learning for the students which benefits the teachers. Teacher will be able to let students get interactive with the information they are working with. This will allow the hands-on learners to gain more knowledge from what the teacher is trying to teach. The teacher is also able to show online videos on a bigger screen with less set-up in the classroom. This allows the visuals learners a new way to understand the information the teacher is presenting. Another big part of Smart boards are they will save paper. This will make the teacher life less hectic and give them more time to instruct the students instead of handing out material. Smart boards are a good thing for the teacher to use in the classrooom.

Pro Student View (Erin): Smart Boards allow for a new type of interactive activities in the classroom. They increase students motivations as well as increasing their overall knowledge. Smart Boards will also gain more interest in your lesson topics and lectures by incorporating them into the lessons. All students can use the smart board and you can create activities and games that include all of your students. Smart Board also allows you to change your variety in presentation, which is beneficial for students to reach out to all learners. Smart Board is fun and exciting for students to use in the classroom. It's easy to learn how to use and takes no time at all.

Conclusion: After doing research on the Smart Board, we feel that the information we recieved as a group shows that this is a great investment for the classroom. Even though it is expensive to have, students can benefit by using this type of technology. It will not only make learning more fun for them but it will also create a better learning environment for the students. Also playing games on the Smart Board can make it so all the students can be active. In conclusion, the Smart Board is something teachers should think about using in the classroom.

List of References:

Cohn, D. (2005, June 09). // Boards get brains, chalk vanishes //. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2005/06/67710

Kuroneko, K. Smartboard- Pros and cons of using a digital, interactive whiteboard in the classroom.Retrieved from[]

//Partners in learning//. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu/Technology-in-the-Classroom/SMARTboards/Pros-and-Cons.html

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Shawn's Notes:

Article 1: Price, A. (2006, August 1). Ten ways to get smart with smartboard. . Retrieved from []

This article is written to give teachers ideas of how to use the Smart Board in the classroom. They explain ten different ways to use it. Ten different ways to use it from this article are Note taking and brainstorming, games, united streaming, interactive flannel board, click-and-drag activities, interactive worksheets, board games, graphic organizers, interactive websites, and power point presentations. A good example of a game would be Jeopardy. "The students can choose their topic and the dollar amount by touching the SMARTboard (Price, 2006)."

Article 2: Bell, M. (2002, September). //Using electronic whiteboards in your classroom: Benefits//. Retrieved from []

This article shows facts about the Smart Board. -Impacts of the electronic whiteboard:
 * " Learners show increased motivation and enjoy the interaction the technology offers
 * It makes the subject come alive
 * It captures the attention of learners
 * It encourages the involvement of learners in the subject
 * It enables tutors to use multimedia resources and the internet with a whole class" (Bell,2002)

-Why electronic whiteboard is an instructional tool:
 * "Ease of use
 * Effectiveness of board as a teaching tool
 * Students' responses to the Board
 * Preference of whiteboard to alternative presentation methods
 * Value of interactive quality of board
 * Open-ended questions about notable successes with board, & what they liked best /least about the board" (Bell,2002)

Article 3: Edutopia Staff. (2008, 17 03). //Edutopia//. Retrieved from [] "Integrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals. (Edutopia Staff, 2008)"

"Learning through projects while equipped with technology tools allows students to be intellectually challenged while providing them with a realistic snapshot of what the modern office looks like. Through projects, students acquire and refine their analysis and problem-solving skills as they work individually and in teams to find, process, and synthesize information they've found online (Edutopia Staff, 2008)."

Darren's Notes

Article 1: Ezzell, K. (2010, October 27). // Interactive whiteboards in the classroom //. Retrieved from http://rmtc.fsdb.k12.fl.us/tutorials/whiteboards.html

Ways to use Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom (from the Instructional Technology Department of the Wichita Public Schools):
 * Save lessons to present to students who were absent
 * Create video files to teach a software application, a lesson, or as a review to be posted to the server or web. Example- How to create a graph in Excel or hoe to burn a projects to cds
 * Use the built in maps to teach continents, oceans, countries, or states and capitals.
 * Present presentations created by student or teacher
 * Have students create e-folios including samples of their work and narration
 * Digital storytelling
 * Teach whole group computer or keyboarding skills
 * Brainstorming
 * Take notes directly into PowerPoint presentations
 * Reinforce skills by using on-line interactive web sites
 * Creating a project calendar
 * Teach editing skills using editing marks
 * Use in the 6 trait writing process
 * Use highlighter tool to highlight nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
 * Use it with Kidspiration or Inspiration
 * Teaching students how to navigate the Internet
 * Illustrate and write a book as a class. Use the record feature to narrate the text.
 * Use the Interwrite software to create lessons in advance at home or at school. Then save them for future use or to be shared with other teachers
 * Diagramming activities
 * Teaching steps to a math problem.
 * Have students share projects during Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
 * Graphics and charts with ESL learners and special ed students.
 * Teaching vocabulary
 * Electronic Word Wall
 * End each day by having students write one thing that they learned

Article 2: Cohn, D. (2005, June 09). // Boards get brains, chalk vanishes //. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2005/06/67710

Interactive whiteboards can be found in more than 150,000 U.S. classrooms, adopted by schools in New York, San Diego, Miami-Dade County and the rest of the nation's 25 largest school districts. The technology is also growing internationally, with a presence in 75 countries. Interactive whiteboards are made by about a dozen manufacturers, including [|Numonics], [|PolyVision] and [|Promethean]. "My speculation is over the next three to five years you'll see an interactive whiteboard in every single classroom," said Nancy Knowlton, president of [|Smart Technologies], maker of the popular Smart Board interactive whiteboard, which claims a 60-percent market share. "Kids have Game Boys, Xboxes and all these fun interactive things outside of the classroom," said Knowlton. "(The Smart Board) matches the experience that the kids are having out of the classroom." Blackboards date back to the 1800s, but interactive whiteboards let teachers work through computer-savvy lessons impossible to do with chalk. Instead of chalk, students and teachers use their fingers or inkless pens to write and draw onscreen, or as a substitute mouse cursor to control a connected computer.

Article 3: Preston, C., & Mowbray, L. (2008, June). // Use of smart boards for teaching, learning and assessment in kindergarten science //. Retrieved from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6957/is_2_54/ai_n28534713/?tag=content;col1

SMART Board technology enables the teacher and/or student to perform a range of functions. The user can: write on the interactive whiteboard's large touch-sensitive surface with the electronic pen, drag-and-drop images or text, * interact in many ways such as pressing icons to hear pre-recorded sounds, * engagewith educational multimedia activities, * watch simulations and view graphics, * capture text or areas of screen and annotate with the pen, * save notes, drawings of annotations for future use. Saved information can be recalled for review and discussion at the end of the unit. It could also be loaded to the school website for student reference at home or to share the data with teacher colleagues.

Research literature reveals other uses of IWBs including: * 'using web-based resources in whole-class teaching, * showing video clips to help explain concepts * presenting students' work to the rest of the class * creating digital flip charts * quick and seamless revision' (Becta, 20O3). Availability and cost IWBs were originally marketed to the business sector and used in boardrooms and conference settings. In the last couple of years, due to reductions in pricing, the possibility of utilising this technology has become a realistic option for schools. A data projector and SMART Board installation could cost under $5000, depending on size and features. Installation labour costs and computer hardware also have to be factored in. The software to run the SMART Board is free and can be installed on any computer, either in the school or at home.

Erin's Notes

Article 1 This information has been copied from [] Ezzell, K. (2010). Interactive whiteboards in the classroom. Retrieved from [] Interactive whiteboards are used in many schools as replacements for traditional whiteboards or flipcharts. They provide ways to show students anything which can be presented on a computer's desktop (educational software, web sites, and others). In addition, interactive whiteboards allow teachers to record their instruction and post the material for review by students at a later time. This can be a very effective instructional strategy for students who benefit from repetition, who need to see the material presented again, for students who are absent from school, for struggling learners, and for review for examinations. Brief instructional blocks can be recorded for review by students—they will see the exact presentation that occurred in the classroom with the teacher's audio input. This can help transform learning and instruction." Article 2  This information has been copied from [] Gray, C., Hagger-Vaughan, L., Pilkington, R., Tomkins, S ., (2005). The pros and cons of interactive whiteboards in relation to the key stage 3 strategy and framework. Retrieved from []

The article describes data emerging from a study of a group of language teachers integrating use of the interactive whiteboard (IWB) into their classroom practice. Data collection tools were developed which allowed participants freedom of action and expression whilst providing a framework for reflection designed to focus on pedagogy rather than technology. The teachers focused primarily on developing their use of PowerPoint for presenting and practising language, using a selection of interactive websites to provide further variety. Analysis revealed varied pedagogical awareness and a range of developmental needs. The research team linked emerging themes to principles underlying the // Key Stage 3 National Strategy: Framework //// for Teaching Modern Foreign Languages // (DfES, 2003). Participants’ views largely reflected recent publications suggesting that use of the IWB can greatly enhance teaching by supporting classroom management, pace and variet y and the drawing of attention to grammatical features and patterns. Participants also felt that use of the IWB had very positive effects on pupils’ memorisation skills and writing development, though further long-term research is needed to test the accuracy of these intuitions. The study raised important caveats: the need to become comfortable with the technology before being ready to engage in pedagogical discussion; the dramatic increase in preparation time to support full exploitation; the danger of being lured into a ‘tell and show’ interpretation of teaching; the need for IWB use to be underpinned by a sound understanding of language teaching methodology; the need for a balance of activities to ensure opportunities for kinaesthetic and tactile learners; and the difficulty of finding web-based material at the right level for language learning. Use of the IWB was linked firmly to participants’ immediate needs for daily classroom survival. However, some participants were gradually becoming aware of the transformational potential of ICT.

Article 3 This information has been copied from [] Kuroneko, K. Smartboard- Pros and cons of using a digital, interactive whiteboard in the classroom.Retrieved from [] Pros Cons media type="custom" key="13275876"media type="custom" key="13276498"media type="custom" key="13276518"
 * With the SMART Board, you can control any application through the touch board. So instead of working from behind the computer keyboard, you (or your students) can be at the front of the classroom physically interacting with the display.
 * You can use any of the 4 colours of markers or the eraser to write in digital ink over applications, web pages, or moving video. The SMART board still works if you lose the pens. (There are 4 coloured pen holders and one eraser. When you lift the pen out of the slot, it selects the colour or the eraser. When you touch the screen, it uses the selected color or the eraser.)
 * Like other digital ink software applications, you can save your work into a notebook file, and you can convert handwriting into text.
 * Hard to write. The biggest disappointment with the digital ink comes from the fact that a SMART Board is a front-mounted projection screen. This means that your data projector is set up in front of the screen (like an overhead projector). Which means that when you stand in between the projector and the screen, you cast a shadow on the screen… right where you are trying to write. Sure, it was cool to interact with programs by touching the screen, but, it was hard to write notes because you were constantly blocking the image.
 * Hard to write //neatly//. To be perfectly honest, it was a little disappointing how our handwriting turned out on the SMART Board. Better than our experiences with the other digital pens (i.e. the i-pen), but the handwriting was still large, blocky, and messy. One of the things you have to train yourself to do is to not lean up against the SMART Board. When you write on a blackboard or white board, you typically rest the edge of your palm on the board. If you do that on a touch screen, the cursor jumps to your palm and it doesn’t work out. You have to train yourself to just write using the tip of the pen. The marker worked fine if we wanted to underline or circle key ideas, but if you wanted to edit or revise a 12 point, double-spaced Word Document, you’d have a hard time getting the control required.
 * You still have to move back and forth from the keyboard to the screen. We could start up our web browser by touching the SMART board, but when it came time to enter in the website address, we had to go back to the desk to type in the URL.
 * Expensive. The Total __ Cost of Ownership __ of a SMART Board can be prohibitive for the classroom teacher. Retail cost of a 77? (195.6cm) front-projection __ SMART Board Interactive whiteboard __ is $1399 (USD) with a grant from the SMARTer Kids Foundation of Canada. (www.SmarterKids.org)
 * You need to supply your own data projector. A new, decent projector will cost around $500 – $1000. The SMART Board is just a giant touch pad. Your need to provide your own projector to display the image onto the smart board. (Software, connection cables, and stand are included.)
 * You may want to upgrade to a wireless connection ($199 USD) to eliminate the cables and the tripping hazards in the classroom. The screen image and the SMART Board touch screen may get knocked out of alignment. This means that when you try to click a button, the mouse pointer appears a few inches to the side. You’ll have to realign your hardware which would interrupt the lesson.[[image:smartboard_4_Darren_edited.jpg]]
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 * [[file:Brochure Erin Shives.pdf]]
 * [[file:Brochure- Shawn Baker.pdf]]
 * [[file:Smartboards_Darren.pdf]]

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