Ben Hazzard shares thoughts on the value of IWBs or SMARTBoards... benhazzard.com/?p=50

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  August 02, 2008 at 14:21 Ben Hazzard 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)
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:22 Ben Hazzard Wes' original post: www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/08/01/smart-technologies-whiteboard-software-new-requires-product-keys-for-installation/
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:22 Ben Hazzard looking forward to seeing your comments on this....
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:38 Ben Hazzard fyi - this is formalizing the plurking from last night where we began this discussion www.plurk.com/p/21pbv
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:41 n2teaching says your comments are similar to those made by many who understand that this is an inclusive world. Remember that these writers need readers.
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:42 n2teaching says 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.
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:45 roswellsgirl just commented on your blog
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:46 n2teaching says Consider putting this @ beginning: Maybe ... a classroom computer is...promote that first use beyond e-mail or report card writing.
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:48 n2teaching says 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.
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:49 n2teaching says Excellent points, IMHO that I agree with...must take the teachers from where they are also.
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  August 02, 2008 at 14:58 gkat says We don't have IWBs at work. How many students can use them at the same time?
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:05 n2teaching says 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.
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:06 roswellsgirl one touch at a time, but many students can use it. Groups can collaborate on a chart. All contributing at different times. Compare result
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:07 roswellsgirl This can be saved, links can be added, learning can be shared in presentations or online.
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:17 gkat says Thanks, so small group collaboration and comparing results - that sounds good
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:51 Ben Hazzard n2teaching you have categorized my thoughts well... and I should have put that paragraph at the top
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:51 Ben Hazzard roswellsgirl I like your comments that look beyond the one touch to the greater interaction with the content, students, and technology
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  August 02, 2008 at 15:52 Ben Hazzard 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
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  August 02, 2008 at 16:57 scout7 says I will have a SMARTboard for the first time this year. Only 2 in bldg. Hoping to inspire purchase of more.
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  August 02, 2008 at 16:58 scout7 says 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.
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  August 02, 2008 at 17:20 Ben Hazzard scout7 check out pdtogo.com/smart for more lessons and a weekly podcast
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  August 03, 2008 at 00:04 n2teaching says scout7 the more you use the IWB (SmartBoard tm) the more ideas you will have to use it differently. Enjoy!
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  August 03, 2008 at 00:39 chocxtc says my school almost has one per room, go figure? But I think with proper PD and a good PLN the possibilities are endless
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  August 03, 2008 at 02:05 cobannon says chocxtc great point! Coming from the central office, I'm doing what I can to foster PLNs for these teachers. Collaboration is key.
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  August 03, 2008 at 02:07 carolfox says 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