Language Arts Activities using a Smartboard (interactive whiteboard)

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Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on July 31, 2009 at 5:50am

Of course you MUST share the PLETHORA of sites out there, including the "SMART Board Revolution" ning at http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/ and the "Teachers Love Smartboards" blog at http://smartboards.typepad.com/ .
We would love it if you would share any links to slideshows, wikis, blogs, etc. that you create for this presentation.

Best wishes!

Permalink Reply by Kim on August 3, 2009 at 2:41am

I believe it would be a wonderful lesson/method to use a Smart Board with Kidspiration. I envision have coop groups do research and then present their findings to the whole through Kidspiration using Smart Board. I nmy second grade the students learn about history and the time period of Native people in the US. There are four sections on a two spread page that are rich with info if read and dissect by learners. This would be a time for them to learn that concepts of comparing transportation, foods and sources, use of animals and plants, meeting needs for shelter, etc. They would also have to use presentation skills while working in a group. I have only done this lesson with paper and pencil since we do not yet have a Smart Board. Kidspiration and a data projector are on the list for this coming year.

Permalink Reply by Susan Mahood on August 3, 2009 at 5:09am

Kim,
Thanks for the wonderful idea. Our 2nd graders also study Native Americans and Kidspiration and the SMARTboard would be an excellent way for students to visually see and share this information.
Hope you get a SMARTboard soon! Have a wonderful year!

Permalink Reply by Aida on October 17, 2009 at 10:51pm

I have not used Kidspiration on my SMARTboard yet. I will try it on Monday. Thank you for sharing this information.

Permalink Reply by John Michael Tracy on March 13, 2010 at 3:34pm

Just my two cents, but I can't stand Smartboards. In my experience lessons take tons of time to prepare, and are nothing more than dog and pony shows when you finish. I personally get a lot more mileage from a good book.