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Our school is focusing on non-linguistic representations. Each week, we read a new story from out basal and learn a reading comprehension skill along with it. I create a quick vocabulary presentation to go along with the story and I use pictures, ...
I like to use it within a rotational group work platform. The students get usually 10 - 15 minutes (in small groups of no more than 3- 4) to work through an interactive problem (usually maths or literacy lessons). This encourages team work and neg...
Hi Colleen,
We run an inclusion program at our middle school and have been using smart notebook files to coordinate lesson materials between the regular ed teacher and the spec ed teacher.
1. The content teacher will create a notebook for specific...
This is just a quick response, but I like to include photos and simply ask questions about what students see. This allows students to build knowledge by thinking rather than being told. I also like to have students read lines from the notebook so ...
Hi everyone! I am wondering how you are differentiating your instruction with your SMART Boards? Is there anything unique you or you see other teachers do for all students? Do you modify presentations? Capitalize on use of color through the pens a...
If you are a Special Education Teacher, OT, SLP, Assistive Tech, etc. and use a SMARTBoard this forum would be the place to share, learn and meet others who have similar interesting. So WELCOME and let's get this "Revolution" started!!
Join us to find like minded early primary people to problem solve, share ideas and lessons with.
Hi everyone! I was wanting to get together a list of SMART Board best practices. What would you consider are some of your best practices for SMART Board use? What do you do in your classroom that works really well? Is it student interaction? The L...
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- How long have you been a teacher?
- 11-15 years
- How long have you been using a SMART Board?
- 7+ years
- What SMART equipment do you use?
- SMART Board, Airliner, Senteo
- Computer Platform
- Windows XP
- About Me:
- I'm a Educational Technology Specialist for the Center School District in Kansas City, MO.
- Website:
- http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech
- What country are you in?
- United States
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 9:24pm on April 8, 2008,
Matt Granger said…
- Colleen, Welcome. Good to have you on board. Join or start a discussion or group. There are several people who do a similar job as you. Start a group for you all to share resources, ideas, and support.
Matt
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