UNIT 1: Functions of a SMART Board
What is a SMART Board & What does it do?
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Why is it useful?
- A SMART Board provides touch control for computer applications
- It gives teachers a way to make lessons interactive for the class
- It can save teachers time lesson planning
- Engages every student in the classroom
- Operations are easy and clean. Instead of making 25 copies of a math problem on a copy machine, the teacher can now scan the document and show it on the Smart Board. This cuts down on the impact on the environment - no more wasted paper - and teacher time. Plus, copiers are notoriously fussy, so the less copies a teacher has to make, the better.
- Smart Boards connect learning. A Smart Board can interact with other technology easily. Students can create PowerPoint and Prezi presentations, or make a video and share it with the class on the Smart Board. Teachers can also connect to other digital devices, such as an electronic microscope.
- Smart Boards can turn learning fun for anyone! Not only can it engage ALL of your students, but, it can help you manage your lessons and time easier and more efficiently. With a Smart Board, you will be able to stay up to date on the latest features. You can plan professional development programs around your own schedule!! How cool is that?!
Activities
Activity 1: Navigating Basic Functions
Activity 2: Backgrounds/Layouts
Moving Forward
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Some take away questions to think about:
- How can a SMART Board help my classroom?
- What are the basic functions of a SMART Board?
- How will this technology help my students?
What's Next?
→ Next unit, you will learn how to create interactive ELA lessons and screenshot images from the board.
→ Click the link labeled " Continue to Unit 2" below!