Re: [LM_NET] SMARTBOARDS: A PILE OF JUNK

[Paula Yohe <paula_yohe@YAHOO.COM>]

A few other points 

1. if staff development on ways to use the boards and
software are not provided -- teachers aren't going to
use them - they will use any piece of equipment like
they have done in the past.
Elementary teachers seem to take to the boards quicket
than high school teachers -- for student interaction
-- elementary teachers are used to group activities.
High school teachers are still stand and deliver. If
you don't have a principal who is an instructional
leader and demands use and use in creative eays -- it
isn't going to happen -- sorry to sound negative --
there will be a few teachers - but most will not -- I
guess I have been around too long.

2. As far as two or three computers in a classroom --
elemetnary teachers use them -- most secondary
teachers have requested to have them taken out of the
classroom -- they want to take everyone to the lab --
and again - everyone do the same thing at the same
time.

3. Ourt jr. high teachers seem to like the document
cameras and LCD projectors

4. Jr, high and high school also like the interactive
slates -- so I have purchased the PPromethean
Interactive slates so that the teachers can learn the
software and then expand use.
--- Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> I love them, too.  I accidentally "found" the 2nd
> one in our district.  Hidden away in the computer
> lab at a "rich" school that could afford any and
> everything, but no one was using it.  I am LMS at a
> poor school, but I was so intrigued!!  I learned to
> use it in one day, and created a district
> presentation/training.  I wanted everyone to know
> about these wonderful things!!
>    
>   That was 6 years ago.  Only two people came to
> that presentation.  Our district tech dept and
> vision has completely changed.  Although our last
> bond issue brings 3 boards with projectors, mounted
> and installed, to every school.  Even though there
> was a vigorous application process for each
> installation at the schools and stiff training
> requirements.  I walk down the halls and see
> teachers using these boards for little more than
> overhead projectors.  I tell myself, "Give them
> time.  Let them live with it and discover the
> excellent uses."  I'm not so sure though.  Too many
> seem to jump on the band wagon just so they can
> proudly claim, "I got one of the ones in my school."
>  I just wait to see how well this very expensive
> technology will be used.
>    
>   Remember, each set up could provide 2-3 student
> computers.  THAT is what we need computers in the
> hands of students.  I'm waiting for that bond issue.
> 
> Anne Timbs <timbsa@K12TN.NET> wrote:
>   I have to disagree with David's assessment of
> SMART Boards. I have one in
> the library and use it EVERY day. There are several
> of them in my
> building and they have become THE technology tool to
> use. They grab the
> students' attention. They are great for student and
> teacher
> presentations. The interactivity gets everyone
> involved in the lesson. 
> SMART does an EXCELLENT job at providing resources
> for teachers. I
> wouldn't want to teach without one.
> 
> Anne Timbs- Librarian
> Roan Creek Elementary
> Mtn. City, TN
> timbsa@k12tn.net
> 
> 
> 
> > I am not a fan of Smartboards since there are many
> other more elegant
> > solutions for classroom presentation /
> interaction. I see these units
> > as cumbersome and distracting. They will surely
> find their way
> > (quicker than usual) to the school dumpster as new
> technologies sweep
> > them aside. I would be very cautious if you're
> considering purchasing
> > them. Do not be fooled by their aggressive
> marketing schemes. They
> > are really nothing more than a pile of junk!
> >
> >
> >
> > David Di Gregorio
> >
> > ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us 
> > Supervisor Library Media Services
> >
> > Tenafly High School
> >
> > www.librarymedia.net 
> >
> > 19 Columbus Drive
> >
> > Tenafly, NJ 07670
> >
> > CELL: 201-696-8062
> >
> > 201.816.6617
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>         Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
>   School Library Media Specialist
>   Apple Creek Elementary
>   Moore, OK
>   lisa3moon@yahoo.com 
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Paula Yohe
Director Of Technology/Library Media Center
Dillon School District Two
405 West Washington Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 843-841-3604 Fax:843-774-1214
paula_yohe@yahoo.com


      
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