While enduring a long drive back home from the beach this past Thursday, I got into an interesting conversation with the driver (my friend Leighann, who happens to be an elementary teacher!). She began explaining to me about this awesome, new technology that she has in her class now,called a "Smart Board" or in other terms, a Promethian White Board. She elaborates the specific details about this board, saying that it allows so much more interaction between her and the students. On this whiteboard, Leighann can upload activities from her computer to project onto the board, and each student is given a "clicker". With the clicker, the student can answer questions to a test simply by pressing a,b,c, or d. They can also use the clicker as a pointer, and if the teacher calls on them, they get to point to the answer they think is correct. I had no idea about this new technology, and found it absolutely fascinating! I think it is great how this technology is allowing students and teachers to connect more on a technological level. Because of technology moving and advancing so quickly every year, I can imagine it is hard for teachers to stay on top of their game as they embrace new technologically advanced students. The board has several different effects, and fun details such as learning games, etc. I hope and pray that I will be as fortunate as Leighann to have a "Smart" Board in my classroom one day! Why not try new things?
...As Dr. Suess once said,
"If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good!"
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