What is a SMART Board?
The SMART Board interactive teaching system is a hand-touch screen connected to a personal computer or laptop and a digital projector. Both front- and rear-projector models are available. Teachers can display information from their computers onto a screen, usually a 77-inch screen. Instead of writing lessons on the board, educators can simply type them into their computers, at school or at home and display them onto the SMART Board. And, rather than being called up to the chalkboard, kids enjoy being called on the use the touch screen.
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Anne introduced the class to SMART Board technology, giving us step by step instructions and advice about how to use SMART boards effectively in the classroom. Information was given about how to access and utilise specific smart board softwear to enhance lessons - making them more engaging, interactive and educationally stimulating for the pupils.
Instructions were given regarding pull tabs; object animation; areas to reveal;move and reveal; colour reveal; magnifying glass; tables; linking pages and adding sound.
I feel that the lesson content was excellent - the information given was extremely useful and showed how the smart board can enhance lessons by providing a wide range of resources; diverse and interactive activities and challenging but enjoyable learning opportunities.
one of the key features of effective teaching is the use of a diversity of approaches that enables the teacher to elicit and sustain pupils' interest and involvement in their learning. (Kyriacou,2009,p.3.)
On a personal note I struggled to keep up as the presentation was pitched above a beginners level. Because I was taking notes throughout the lesson and observing instructions being delivered on the main smart board I struggled to complete every task. I intend to take some time over the next few weeks to explore and practice using the smart board in the ICT suite at my own pace. During 1SE1 placement the classroom had a smart board that was not used due to teacher inexperience of the softwear. In 2SE1 the class,again,had a smart board but it was used as a chalk board - just for writing on.
After observing just how much a smart board can do I am determined to develop my experience and confidence is using them to their full potential in the classroom.
References
Kyriacou.C.(2009) Effective Teaching in School. Third Edition. Nelson Thornes;Cheltenham.
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I am glad to read that you are determined to develop your competence in IWBs. I have placed the BEd 1 module I delivered this year that is pitched at Level 1 in out module materials. Go through each of the PowerPoints as they will help you develop your skills.
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