One of the most useful tools in the modern classroom is the Smart Board. Allowing for the displaying of what one might see on a computer, as well as the ability to interact with what is displayed, Smart Boards allow for more streamlined class activities. One of the best tools to use with one is the activity creator. With this tool teachers can choose from many different interactive activities and customize the content to accommodate their instructional goals. What makes this program especially helpful for teachers is that it is extremely simple and making interactive activities is very time efficient.
Given the increasing pressures that teachers face to meet rising standardized tests standards, this program represents a great tool. Because of how simple it is to create an activity, this program can be utilized to both challenge gifted students, as well as support the learning of struggling students, with little minimal time and effort.
Cameron, the use of the smart board would be a very efficient study tool in preparing for standardized testing. That is a great point. The best thing is that since the activities on the smartboard are fun, the students would intake more information rather than checking out early because they are bored and uninterested.
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