The only place that I have gotten to use a Smart board is in our IDT class. However, I think that they would be very useful in the classroom. I feel like I would use it for the students to use while doing math problems. Or even just writing the ideas up on the board.

I never was even introduced to a SMART board until last semester. I wish I had more experience with them, but think they are a great idea to use in a classroom!

I believe that SMART boards are very beneficial in classrooms. When I was in high school, my senior year, we had smart boards in all of my classes(though not every teacher did have them, I just got lucky I guess??). One thing that I noticed in my classes after we received them, is that many more students paid attention, and wanted to participate.
Some of the things that I may do with the smart board is have students brainstorm with them. They can be split up into groups and then they can come and write their ideas down about a specific topic. We can also play educational games on them. One other thing that I think would be really fun, and also get kids involved when studying for a test, is making a jeopardy board and playing for a review. It would make it fun, and keep kids awake and wanting to participate!

I think I would use the Story Board all the time in my lessons to get the children active. It is something new and different that is more interesting than a regular black board. But most of all, I would use it as a study tool because you can play games on it. The children will be more interested in studying by playing games than just by memorizing words on a piece of paper.

I think the smartboard is such a great new innovative teaching tool! I had never seen one before I came to WIU which is strange because Marisa said that they had them in Elementary Schools around Macomb. I like the idea of the smartboard because it allows the children to actively participate in classroom instruction, although there may need to be a lesson where students are taught how to use it as with any technology. It's just another way we can incorporate technology into the lives of our students, and in an easy way. Smartboards do not demand big learning comittements or complicated use, it's just another version of the chalkboard. If I had a smartboard in my classroom I beleive I would use it a lot with my students. It's easy for the small children to use as well because they can practice their writing on it in a fun way! Technologies are always a big hit with children, I think it gives them power and makes learning more fun because they are in control of what they do and most of them are self-sufficently run!

We had a SMART board in my high school, but we were not allowed to use it. The teachers claimed that it was too expensive and fragile for students to use. If I had a SMART board in my classroom, I would try to get students actively involved. I would first use it for presentations. Once students became used to using the SMART board, I would use it as a normal chalkboard. With the environmental preservation craze going on right now, I believe that this would be a very effective way for students to complete assignments. Instead of each student taking notes on paper, the teacher can email the students the file that was created when they drew on the SMART board. Also, the SMART board could be turned of when not in use, in order to preserve energy. I think that there are many other uses of a SMART board, but this is one that I find effective.

The first time that I used a SMART board was last year when I took an education class at my community college. It reminded me of a huge Palm Pilot. They are a very nice invention, but I feel that they tend to wear and tear a little too soon for the money that is paid for them. The SMART board that we had was not very old and already the touch portion of the screen was going out. I think that they are amazing and would make a teacher's life a lot easier, but at the same time, there are some kinks that need to be worked out of them; like anything with technology. If these boards are used I would say that they need to be used with older children because they will not get destroyed as easily.

I think review sessions would be a great way for students to learn off of a smart board, especially trivia games like you said! I know I learned a lot off of the Jeopardy game we did in class with the smart board!

If I were to use a SMART board in class I would use it probably for review sessions in like a trivia sort of way. I could also use it to pose questions after a lesson is taught or at some points throughout the lesson. This would keep the students actively involved with the lesson and would allow them to get up and move around during the lessons. It would make learning more fun because they are actively involved.

If I had a Smart-board in my classroom I would use it throughout the curriculum. The Smart-board is very interactive for students and the teacher. It allows students to brainstorm their ideas without the use of the paper/pencil format. Students can also easily write, point, and illustrate their ideas through the Smart-board. I think it is a great way for students to stay interested. It also eliminates problems for students with allergies. No more chalk dust or the odor from dry erase markers to get in the way of students learning!

IDT class was the first time I have ever heard of a SMART board. I was surprised to know that students as young as Kindergarten use this technology. I would definitly use this in my classroom if I have one in the future. This is a great way to get students to interact in the class instead of listening to a teacher lecture or watch a powerpoint.

yes to smartboards!

This class was the first time I heard of and used smartboard. I thought that it was very fun, and a nice way for classroom interaction. The only thing that I don't like about it, is that you have to write straight, or your writing doesn't come out clear. Other than that, I would definitely use them in my classroom for math problems, correcting sentences, and like in class, playing review games. I think this is a great way to introduce students to technology and is a new and fun way to get the students involved in the class. I also like the fact that you can turn their writing into typed words so it is more eligible writing.

It is very important for schools to assist all the students. If only a couple of students need a certain type of technology to help them succeed, I feel the schools should invest the money for that student. Schools are made to help and push students to new limits and if there are a few students falling behind, the schools need to do what ever they can to help those students.

I was introduced to smart board in high school, but not much was done with it. I think the smart board would be helpful to use in classes such as english and math. I would use the smart board t possibly have the students edit examples of english work, and to conduct math problems. I think this would be very helpful in the classroom!

I have not used SMART board anywhere else but the times in class, but i guess i would use for certain lessons. One thing that comes to my mind is to use it during D.O.L (daily oral language). I would write a sentence on the SMART board that had errors in it and the students would have to correct it. They would come up to the smart board and either have to cross off what is wrong, add something, or rewrite a miss spelled word.

I have no experience with a SMARTBOARD, except for the day in our class that we wrote our names on it, so I know little about what it can actually be used for. It seems like it might be very beneficial if you are working on a group discussion and are brainstorming with the class. It also seems like it would be good to use in a math lesson.

Thesis Statement

SMART Boards can be very effective in the classroom to get students actively involved with school activities.

About SMART Boards

The SMART board is an interactive, electronic whiteboard. It enhances learning and instruction in the classroom. The SMART notebook is the software teachers can download to create dynamic lessons for their students. People choose the SMART Board interactive whiteboard because it helps energize presentations and motivate learners. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard engages students and audiences around the world.

A question to get you thinking...

If you were to use the SMART board in your classroom, what would you use it for?