Ben Hazzard shares Aug 02, 2008 02:21PM thoughts on the value of IWBs or SMARTBoards... benhazzard.com/?p=50
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 02:21PM This was originally a comment on Wes Fryer's blog but he has not approved it (several other comments have been approved in the meantime)
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 02:22PM Wes' original post: www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/08/01/smart-technologies-whiteboard-software-new-requires-product-keys-for-installation/
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 02:38PM fyi - this is formalizing the plurking from last night where we began this discussion www.plurk.com/p/21pbv
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 02:41PM your comments are similar to those made by many who understand that this is an inclusive world. Remember that these writers need readers.
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 02:42PM I often wish someone would edit my work. That working alone is the part of blogging that I don't like. This posting is a good start.
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 02:46PM Consider putting this @ beginning: Maybe ... a classroom computer is...promote that first use beyond e-mail or report card writing.
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 02:48PM IMHO, the paragraph above would center the rest of your statements. This is a topic you could use with examples for posts in the future.
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 02:49PM Excellent points, IMHO that I agree with...must take the teachers from where they are also.
gkat says Aug 02, 2008 02:58PM We don't have IWBs at work. How many students can use them at the same time?
n2teaching says Aug 02, 2008 03:05PM Yes! It is true not many can use it, but I think Ben's point is that many teachers, for good reasons, may see IWB as their tech entry level.
roswellsgirl Aug 02, 2008 03:06PM one touch at a time, but many students can use it. Groups can collaborate on a chart. All contributing at different times. Compare result
roswellsgirl Aug 02, 2008 03:07PM This can be saved, links can be added, learning can be shared in presentations or online.
gkat says Aug 02, 2008 03:17PM Thanks, so small group collaboration and comparing results - that sounds good
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 03:51PM n2teaching you have categorized my thoughts well... and I should have put that paragraph at the top
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 03:51PM roswellsgirl I like your comments that look beyond the one touch to the greater interaction with the content, students, and technology
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 03:52PM gkat iwbs are just one technology tool, but I do believe that they have their place in classrooms for many of the reasons shared here
scout7 says Aug 02, 2008 04:57PM I will have a SMARTboard for the first time this year. Only 2 in bldg. Hoping to inspire purchase of more.
scout7 says Aug 02, 2008 04:58PM I will SMART lessons site to learn how to effectively use it. I consider myself a techie and am afraid I might not use it effectively.
Ben Hazzard Aug 02, 2008 05:20PM scout7 check out pdtogo.com/smart for more lessons and a weekly podcast
n2teaching says Aug 03, 2008 12:04AM scout7 the more you use the IWB (SmartBoard tm) the more ideas you will have to use it differently. Enjoy!
kshelton says Aug 03, 2008 12:39AM my school almost has one per room, go figure? But I think with proper PD and a good PLN the possibilities are endless
cobannon says Aug 03, 2008 02:05AM chocxtc great point! Coming from the central office, I'm doing what I can to foster PLNs for these teachers. Collaboration is key.
cfox2 says Aug 03, 2008 02:07AM if you haven't seen it being used effectively then you don't know the capabilities. You need to start slow with some so they are comfortable
