Ohhh+The+Smartboard!

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What is it? · //The smartboard is // large interactive whiteboard that uses touch technology to detect user input – e.g. scrolling, right mouse-click – in the same way normal PC input devices, such as a mouse or keyboard detect input. A projector is used to display a computer’s video output on the whiteboard, which then acts as a large touch screen.

How can you use it? · //The options are endless! // o //I love making Jeopardy games for my students the day before a test. This can be used in every subject area and any time. // o There are also countless websites that are touch sensitive and interactive. These sites can quickly become a refresher or an independent station for the children to utilize during independent/small group centers. Why would you use it? · //This is a useful tool because it offers either self-guided // · //Pros // · //Cons // · //Include standards (NETS and 21st Century Skills) //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> References · //<span style="color: green; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> [|Smarttech]  //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Endless options //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sustainable
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity to create a physically active classroom
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Can be used as a crutch //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Endless options //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Time consuming //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">