Journal+Review

//Smart Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards //

 The main point of this article is to make the reader aware of what an interactive whiteboard is and to point out that it is being widely and commonly used in schools all over. It tells of different ways that a smart board can be utilized in the classroom and points out the benefits of using them.

 The author believes that interactive whiteboards are a great way to utilize technology in the classroom. She mentions that they open up the students’ creativity, allow the students and the teacher to work cooperatively together, and overall enhance the curriculum. She even gives a couple of examples of excellent ways that a smart board can be used in the classroom, such as, group story-writing.

 Personally, I think smart boards or interactive whiteboards are one of the best inventions ever to set foot in the schools. I think they help to keep lessons flowing smoother because extra time does not have to constantly be taken to write every detail out on a regular whiteboard or chalkboard. I also feel that they allow students and teachers to be more creative by preparing projects, games, and activities.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/smart_teaching_with_interactive_whiteboards.shtml

Reflection: By reading and becoming familiar with this article, I was able to explore a topic in education that I am very interested in learning more about. I believe smart boards are a fantastic technology tool to use in the classroom and this article allowed me to read about a few other opinions about interactive whiteboards and various ways that they can be used.