A Smartboard is a public computer that is used in the classroom. It is basically an enlarged computer screen that is projected from another computer, which holds all of the information in which you are sharing, or in this case, projecting. It can be easily accessed from the enlarged computer screen, as it also serves as a touchscreen, allowing students to add their ideas on their own. I have learned from various posts that they are so beneficial in a classroom, as it pushes more students to participate and collaborate with their peers the ideas that they have. According to one particular lady's response in regards to the smartboard, she believes and has seen that students are quicker to spread their knowledge amongst others in a group format, rather than having to work individually and rely solely on one's own ideas to complete an assignment.
Through another thread that was added to the "smartboards" tool, it became apparent how much a classroom can benefit from this piece of technology, seeing that it is an easy way to organize ideas from a book, make concept maps, and even do math. And while it helps organize and put student ideas all together in an organized manner, they can also help in the case that the entire class has to use the internet and search for something educational.
I have actually been in a classroom that uses smartboards and I think that they are wonderful, because they really do force more students to be more engaged in their learning, while also bringing the students together to share and collaborate with each other about a number of different subjects.
3 comments:
Smartboards are really great idea for the classroom. It allows to participate in learning and makes the learning procces fun for all.
I agree that these are great for the classroom. It does help to keep students' attention and gets them more involved in the lesson. It is easier for the teacher, as well, in the organization and preparation aspects.
sounds like a great learning tool. interactive and fun.
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