Smart IWB

SMART 480iv Series Interactive Whiteboards An integrated system with exceptional value The SMART Board 480iv interactive whiteboard system is easy to start up and control, so teachers can begin teaching right away. The integrated SMART V25 projector limits shadows and projects a quality image, making visuals crisp and bright. And because the projector is located directly above the interactive whiteboard, the 480iv fits in virtually any classroom. Hands-on learning Delivering dynamic lessons is easy with the SMART Board 480iv interactive whiteboard system. Teachers can present material featuring large, vibrant images. Kinesthetic and visual learners will benefit from interacting with lesson content – moving letters, numbers, words and pictures with their fingers. And students with special needs benefit by being able to see, read and manipulate information more easily. The 480iv also comes with SMART Notebook collaborative learning software, which helps teachers create, deliver and manage high-impact interactive lesson activities Best-in-class resources : Discover free, ready-to-use educational resources on the SMART Exchange website. This vibrant online community makes it easy for teachers to quickly find, evaluate, download and share a variety of classroom-relevant content, including thousands of standards-correlated SMART Notebook lesson activities. Teachers can connect with colleagues in their districts or around the globe to exchange lesson activities, ideas, insights and success stories.

REFLECTIONS

Despite the fact that i have been in ICT for such a long time I am at the point where I am really getting into the meat of things. Technology is changing the world, this change also involve the education system. As teachers embrace this form of development we must be mindful of its impact, be it positive or negative. For my part the last two modules, module 5 and 6 were very enlightening. It is very important that we do reviews on hardware and software before obtaining them. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace hence institutions and individuals must look at the specs and consumables of any device before purchasing. This course has alot of information to digest.

Interactive Learning

I-Pro is a bundling interactive software that came with U-Pointer, and will provide powerful functions, writing, authoring, exporting files, creating and editing contents, switching between window and I-Pro modes, and other various tools to express and deliver presentation easily, effective and conveniently at any circumstances.

I-Pro also has feature video recording that will produce best quality learning video but with small size. I-Pro as content creator tools, Teachers easily record the lecture and upload the lecture video from computer into LCMS (Learning Content Management System) built-in menu on I-Pro. Students as users can view the video lecture by streaming the video content through their PC or Smartphone anytime and anywhere.

Main Features of i-Pro

• Easy GUI (Graphic User Interface)
• Powerful Writing Function
• Multimedia Contents Authoring Function
• Integrated e-Learning (Learning Content Management System Support)

LCMS is a bridge for providing e-Learning that will handle learning content file that was uploaded from computer by lecturer. It provides user with:

• Manage lecture content with ease (store, share learning content)
• Provide the place to share idea or opinion with learning activities related
• Transmit content automatically without special server administrator needs
• Deliver learning content to student base on their related subject.
• Access into learning content anytime and anywhere using various devices such as PC, Notebook and smartphone

Interactive White Boards

SMART Technologies

• SMART Technologies manufactures both front and rear projection IWBs designed for use in education, business and government agencies. Customers with specific needs can work directly with SMART to customize their IWBs. The manufacturer provides on-site training including options for troubleshooting. SMART Technologies offers customers a program called "SMART Exchange," a repository that allows users to upload and share work created on their IWBs with colleagues. 

Promethean, Inc.

• Promethean manufactures IWBs for use in educational settings. To help educators determine which product to purchase, Promethean created an online, interactive tool called the "ActivClassroom." While in the "ActivClassroom," educators can add products to a virtual classroom, watch the products interact and build a product list for purchase. Promethean runs an on-going series of workshops for educators that provides training and best practices guidelines to fully utilize and integrate their products into the classroom.
  
  

Hitachi 

• Fully integrated with Microsoft Office products, handwritten annotations made on Hitachi IWBs are saved as ASCII text directly in Word and Excel programs. Hitachi manufactures IWBs for business and educational settings. It sells rear and front projection boards and offers on-site training and repair. The "Education Resource Center" on Hitachi's website gives teachers access to lesson plans and activities approved by their state's board of education and sorted by language, subjects and grade level
  
  
  
  
  

The One Computer Classroom: The Issues

Using one computer in the classroom can be both frustrating and fun. There are issues related to using the computer as part of large group activities and small group activities. There are also some general management concerns.

Large Group Activities. Large group issues include connecting to standards, keeping it simple, modeling concepts, incorporating PowerQuests, exploring Internet resources, involving students, and facilitating group activities.

Small Group Activities. Small group issues include exploring center approaches, providing effective support, considering center activities, encouraging collaboration, exploring scheduling options, building realistic expectations, and finding help.

Management Considerations. Management issues include considering hardware needs, considering timing of projects, and thinking about equity.