Created by:Garrett ThorneEstellita OlivasJaclyn Gallego

• SMART Board can be simply described as an interactive whiteboard.

• It was first released in 1991 by SMART Technologies as an interactive tool for teachers to use within the classroom.

• 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.

• This allows for multiple students to participate in lessons at the same time.

• 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

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

What online tools offer...

• Homework assignments

• Virtual Textbooks• Assessments• Tutorials• Practice Problems

The Pros

FlexibilityThe ability to access tasks from any computer connected to the internetTeachers can offer a time frame for which students can complete their tasks at their own convenienceAutomatic feedback Upon completing tasks students receive their scores right away and (depending on instructor) can view incorrect problemsSaves time and paperNo need for grading numerous papers when the online tool does it for youKeeps kids engaged in learningKids are all about technology these days…

The Cons

Dependent upon internet connectionCompletion of tasks requires internet connectionA poor connection leads to problems accessing or completing tasksCostlyRequires regular access to a computerMost programs charge a fee to utilize No control over cheatingAssessments 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