On another note...I have started writing a script for my digital story. I am going to use my photo essay that did not have any narration and turn that into a true digital story. I won't say what the topic is here though. :-) It was fun watching the examples of successful digital stories and not so successful ones. I am going to strive to make this one even better than the last. I'm glad we have quite a bit of time to work on this one, too.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Random Thoughts
I have not been in any schools where they use interactive white boards. I am regularly in Ankeny, Ames, and Ballard school districts. Almost all Ankeny classrooms have an Elmo which is really nice...no more making transparencies. And there's a math classroom in Ames that has an Elmo. I asked her if she liked it, and she is thrilled by it. I'm sure it cuts down on the time it takes to prep materials for her students. Anyway, it's funny because just the night before (yet again) I saw a presentation on how to use the Promethean board in another class. Everything just seems to line up in all the classes I'm taking this semester. Having an interactive white board would be great...but the cost is probably why more classrooms don't have them.
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I can see you have gone through Stefan's demonstration. Isn't that fascinating? The interactive whiteboard can definitely find its place in classrooms. I love the ActiVote in particular because it gives students who shy away from answering in public the opportunity to voice themselves. At the same time, the teachers are able to get instant responses for a real time evaluation. Most importantly, teachers can download the results into spreadsheets for an analysis of learning outcome, which helps modify the learning objectives and curriculum as well as tracking students' progress.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree ever since I got my elmo...I feel as though I am spoiled. No more hassle with transparencies and when you want to demonstrate something it is so easy to pop it up on the screen. I LOVE IT! In my district the odd thing is we do have interactive wipe boards however they were purchased with special education funds so truly only special education teachers have access to them. When I taught sped I loved my smart board...the kids enjoyed working with it to and it was amazing how quickly my kids helped me work the thing. It does take time to figure out how to set it up and work with the internet, but once you do it is so amazing with you can do!
ReplyDeleteWhen I visit schools, classrooms, etc. I think that is the one most popular "new purchase." It is costly - depending upon what brand, type you get - can be up around $2500. However, I do think the teachers who really learn how to use the boards find their preparation for instruction improves greatly. That's the key --- teaching someone how to use the board!
ReplyDeleteI got the chance to use an interactive white board some during one of my practicums. The teachers didn't use the board very much besides as a standard white board. It didn't really interest me at the time because it was before I knew what the boards were capable of. Looking back, it's a shame to remember how little use that expensive piece of equipment received. While I still don't know a lot about the interactive white boards, from what I've seen in CI 556, I would love the chance to use one in my own classroom someday.
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