Technology in the Classroom: A Professional Blogfolio

I was a little apprehensive at first having only used a SMART board a few times before, but I knew how engaged the kids would be. Before doing the lessons with my students I practiced logging on to the computer, turning on the projector, and opening the correct program. I played for about half an hour or so to ensure that I was comfortable working with the SMART board. Waiting for the last lesson of the day seemed to take forever and I think I was just as excited as the students.

The kids were wide eyed as I explained that our science lesson was going to take place in the SMART board room. It was the first time this year that they have had a chance to use the SMART board in class. The quietly walked down the hall and took their seats. I booted up the computer and get everything ready to go. I was surprised how everything went off without a hitch. The kids were dragging and dropping pictures of clouds, creating definitions, and describing weather conditions all while using the SMART board.

It was a completely new experience for the kids and they chose their own seats. While most of the students were engaged in the lesson, some were chatting and acting foolish while others were up at the board. I addressed the minor disruptions as they arose, but there were still little conversations taking place that were not related to our cloud lesson. I found that the ones who should have been seated at the front were, instead, seated with friends in the furthest corner of the room. So, for next time, I need to think ahead and arrange a seating plan. I already have some ideas, but I better get on it because my next lesson in the SMART board room is tomorrow!

I found a neat video to show some kids using the SMART board technology. It’s incredible how easy they pick up these skills! Click here if it will not play.