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

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Aug 02, 2008 - 02:21PM

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)
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:22PM

Ben Hazzard Wes' original post: www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/08/01/smart-technologies-whiteboard-software-new-requires-product-keys-for-installation/
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:22PM

Ben Hazzard looking forward to seeing your comments on this....
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:38PM

Ben Hazzard fyi - this is formalizing the plurking from last night where we began this discussion www.plurk.com/p/21pbv
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:41PM

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.
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:42PM

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.
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:45PM

roswellsgirl just commented on your blog
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:46PM

n2teaching says Consider putting this @ beginning: Maybe ... a classroom computer is...promote that first use beyond e-mail or report card writing.
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:48PM

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.
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:49PM

n2teaching says Excellent points, IMHO that I agree with...must take the teachers from where they are also.
Aug 02, 2008 - 02:58PM

gkat says We don't have IWBs at work. How many students can use them at the same time?
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:05PM

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.
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:06PM

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
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:07PM

roswellsgirl This can be saved, links can be added, learning can be shared in presentations or online.
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:17PM

gkat says Thanks, so small group collaboration and comparing results - that sounds good
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:51PM

Ben Hazzard n2teaching you have categorized my thoughts well... and I should have put that paragraph at the top
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:51PM

Ben Hazzard roswellsgirl I like your comments that look beyond the one touch to the greater interaction with the content, students, and technology
Aug 02, 2008 - 03:52PM

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
Aug 02, 2008 - 04:57PM

scout7 says I will have a SMARTboard for the first time this year. Only 2 in bldg. Hoping to inspire purchase of more.
Aug 02, 2008 - 04:58PM

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.
Aug 02, 2008 - 05:20PM

Ben Hazzard scout7 check out pdtogo.com/smart for more lessons and a weekly podcast
Aug 03, 2008 - 12:04AM

n2teaching says scout7 the more you use the IWB (SmartBoard tm) the more ideas you will have to use it differently. Enjoy!
Aug 03, 2008 - 12:39AM

kshelton says my school almost has one per room, go figure? But I think with proper PD and a good PLN the possibilities are endless
Aug 03, 2008 - 02:05AM

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.
Aug 03, 2008 - 02:07AM

cfox2 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

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

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