Okay, I just have to share this post from another blog... I have said for years that Smartboards are a great tool but they're also not all they're cracked up to be. I have seen too many teachers use Smartboards as an expensive whiteboard - and it drives me CRAZY. Here's another person's thoughts on the whole thing, and I think I have to agree with him...
Why Smartboards Are a Dumb Initiative
cool. thanks for the repost! I'll follow you all!
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Michael Staton
I think you are right on with this post. Smartboards will NOT change education. The best way to teach children is still with human interaction.
ReplyDeleteBut if the teacher is using the Smart Board as an expensive whiteboard, that is an operator problem, not the fault of the technology. Teachers need to be trained AND willing to learn how to use all of the features of the technology. I agree that the Smart Board is not the answer to all education problems and not necessarily the tool for all classes, but it can have a big impact IF used capably by the teacher and with students participating in the interactivity.
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