In today’s world, a successful classroom setting has moved away from giving "busy work" to keep students engaged until the next lesson begins. As a 3rd grade VERY energetic teacher, I feel students should have the opportunity to participate in activities that are relevant and meaningful to the subject they are learning and not just something to keep them occupied.
While some students are great audio learners, and others are better visual learners, the images, text, audio and videos allow everyone to collaborate, which in turn brings improved understanding and performance in the classroom. When students are given the chance to use an interactive board, it allows everyone in class to enjoy learning in a style that meets his/her needs. Having an interactive board allows for quickly searching and implementing a vast collection of differentiated lessons to meet the needs of the students.
Currently in my class, when students work at the whiteboard for skill practice, they must kneel down in front of the board, and try to write without causing a shadow over their work from the document camera. This type of practice is time-consuming, and it affects the attention span of the class. I've tried many times to upgrade to a digital board, but after Hurricane Harvey last year, our community and those in surrounding areas had to put the focus and time towards helping others get back on their feet. It has not been the right time to ask for something like this, when so many were struggling. I hope by the help of the Donors Choose Community and Rebuild Texas, my classroom vision will come true! I desperately want a tool that will keep my students eagerly wanting to come and participate during the lesson
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In today’s world, a successful classroom setting has moved away from giving "busy work" to keep students engaged until the next lesson begins. As a 3rd grade VERY energetic teacher, I feel students should have the opportunity to participate in activities that are relevant and meaningful to the subject they are learning and not just something to keep them occupied.
While some students are great audio learners, and others are better visual learners, the images, text, audio and videos allow everyone to collaborate, which in turn brings improved understanding and performance in the classroom. When students are given the chance to use an interactive board, it allows everyone in class to enjoy learning in a style that meets his/her needs. Having an interactive board allows for quickly searching and implementing a vast collection of differentiated lessons to meet the needs of the students.
Currently in my class, when students work at the whiteboard for skill practice, they must kneel down in front of the board, and try to write without causing a shadow over their work from the document camera. This type of practice is time-consuming, and it affects the attention span of the class. I've tried many times to upgrade to a digital board, but after Hurricane Harvey last year, our community and those in surrounding areas had to put the focus and time towards helping others get back on their feet. It has not been the right time to ask for something like this, when so many were struggling. I hope by the help of the Donors Choose Community and Rebuild Texas, my classroom vision will come true! I desperately want a tool that will keep my students eagerly wanting to come and participate during the lesson
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