Smart Board Use In Education

• Interactive whiteboards are being used more and more in schools as a way to improve student learning outcomes.

• SMART Boards are an instructional tool using digital images displayed and manipulated on a board using a projector.

• SMART Boards increase student engagement and collaborative learning in the classroom

The Educational Resource Center has an interactive whiteboard in classroom G16 and another interactive whiteboard specifically for student use in the ERC Interactive Technology Room.  The student use SMART Board is available for a 2-hour reservation period.  Inquire at the circulation desk for further information or email the ERC.



 

​The ERC has the following SMART Board applications for use:

• Smart Notebook-creates interactive lessons
• Smart Response-creates assessment
• Smart Lab-game based learning

​SMART Boards can be integrated into curriculum or classroom management. Listed are some examples of use in the classroom:

• Notes, brainstorming, and concept mapping                  
• Assessments and exit slips
• Embed multimedia
• Flipped classroom modules
• Morning routines
• Classroom participation
• Collaborative learning                    
• Educational gaming
• Click-and-drag activities
• Interactive worksheets
• Graphic organizers
• Slide presentations
• Assessments and exit slips
• Embed multimedia
• Flipped classroom modules

When do you use SMART applications when planning a lesson?  Below are parts of a lesson plan and suggestions for SMART application integration.