Myths+About+Smartboards

=You've spent the year learning about Smartboards and using technology at the point of instruction. = =How has your thinking changed? = =Did you have any misconceptions that were cleared up this year? = =What advice might you give a new group of Tech Coaches next year? =

Please contribute your ideas in a list below:
 * Smartboards are not difficult to set up once you've done it a few times
 * you need the equipment in your classroom every day in order to integrate it into your program
 * things aren't always better with the smartboard, sometimes pencil and paper is better
 * some software works really well with the smartboard (e.g. Clicker 5, video)
 * smartboards are good support for cooperative learning strategies (eg. graphics or video to get students discussing in groups)
 * smartboards are an advantage, but not completely necessary if you have the notebook software and a projector
 * you have to watch that you don't reinforce the traditional "sage on the stage" teacher style too much
 * some of the interactive tools can be slow, tricky, or unresponsive - sometimes it's best/easier to keep it simple and create your own activities
 * Have students help you explore the notebook software (on the image) by allowing them to use the software as a presentation software tool. Great way to advocate community of learners.