Smart Boards

Today, I went to David Livingstone Elementary school for my 2nd week of practicum observations. We are rotating between four schools before we get our placements at the end of October.
Last week, I went to Collingwood Neighbourhood school which was a cute little school that taught Kindergarten to Grade 3.

What's interesting about David Livingstone is that every single classroom has a smart board.  A smart board is an interactive white board.


David Livingstone Elementary School located in beautiful Vancouver were the pioneers to use smart boards in BC.  In 2003, they were the first to have it in their classrooms.  Today, numerous schools throughout BC have smart boards in their classrooms.

I think they are absolutely amazing!  I believe it revolutionizes the way a teacher can teach students.  It engages students and can support diverse learners.  You can do so much with it.  You can get your students involved during the lesson and have them highlight words and choose the right answers, etc.  You can show video clips, read books, show pictures, play games, movies, and so forth.  And, it allows you to be creative with your lessons.

I have to admit I'm extremely inept when it comes to technology but I would really like to excel using smart boards.  Gone are the days of screechy chalk against the blackboard or getting markers on your clothes!