What,+Why,+How+of+Smart+Boards

= ﻿ ﻿= == =__Smart Boards :__= =Today my friends we'll explore the how, why and what of the Smart Boards for classroom instruction.= = How to use? The Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that uses touch detection for user input – e.g. scrolling, right mouse-click – in the same way as 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 interactive board. This system includes the whiteboard, a computer, a projector and white boarding software called Smart Notebook which is a collaborative learning software. The components of this system are either connected wirelessly, through the USB or the serial cables are used and can be used for both the schools wired or wireless networks. Why? Smart Boards help make lessons more interactive, visual and easy to understand for students of all learning styles and ability. It is easy to transition from whole-class to small group to individual learning What? Smart Boards display Morning messages, schedules, respond to a question, watching movies, playing quizzes, going over math problems, vocabulary words, creating charts and graphs, looking at maps or photographs for visual learning, to view interactive websites or use as a math tool. = =  = =For these reasons alone, I would love to use the Smart Board to create a fully integrated, interactive, differentiated learning environment for my Special needs students. Hope you agree!= =Rehana ﻿ =