Monday, October 11, 2010
New Promethean Board!
It was like Christmas Thursday morning when I entered my classroom and my new Promethean board (an interactive white board similar to a Smart Board) had been installed. I was one of 4 teachers in the school lucky enough to get one with funds from who knows where, but now I have yet another technological tool to learn about. I'm impatient when it comes to this stuff. I want to skip the apprentice stage and use it to its full capacity. I can plug it in and turn it on, but so far I have only used it as a glorified LCD projector. Training will be forthcoming, but you know how those things go. I've also investigated resources on-line, but most of the "lessons" strike me as nothing more than worksheets on steroids, if you know what I mean. SO... anybody out there who uses an interactive white board for writing instruction? Would love to hear from you.
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That sounds very interesting. You'll have to let us know what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteAlas, I have no idea how to work one either! But-what a cool tool! You'll have to be our coach when you learn more!
ReplyDeleteI just looked quickly online, and here are some resources:
How do I use the board?
http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/technology/integration/prometheanboards.asp
A demo video on how to use one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O2X_2lhLtg
Frequently asked questions:
http://rupertcollins.com/promethean/faq.htm
Hope this helps!
Sounds cool. I feel I'm in the way back machine. I was all excited when I got the LCD projector all hooked up and working on my own. We have a smart board here at school, but I've only seen it used. I'd be interested to learn more about this tool.
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