How Can a SMART Board Help in the Classroom?

Interactive white boards are replacing old-style chalk boards.

SMART boards in the classroom encourage interactivity. Teachers can use them for most subjects, from displaying group pictograms for math problems to having the students edit each other's work on-screen.

Function

With a SMART board, teachers can reach out to those students who learn best through visual media. The screen gives teachers a large presentation display area and this is an ideal way of presenting certain types of material such as graphs, pictures and designs.

Significance

A SMART board connected to a wireless Internet system can help students who need access to distance learning. For example, students in South Africa were forced to commute great distances to gain access to qualified teachers. With a SMART board, they are able to stay at their local school and interact with the teachers without traveling.

Expert Insight

SMART boards can help students with learning disabilities such as autism. According to a study by Towson University, the interactive nature of the SMART board can improve the concentration and performance of students with learning difficulties, even severe ones.

References

• Teachers and Technology: The Interactive Whiteboard
• Slideshare: Using SMARTboards to Enhance Classroom Instruction
• Towson University: Smart Boards in the Classroom