SMARTBOARD TECHNOLOGY

SMARTBOARDTECHNOLOGY

Melanie N. JosephEDU624

Training Teacher in Classroom Technology

WHY CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY Technology improves education to a

great extent and it has now become a need for revolutionizing education for the better. (Saxena, S. 2013)

Teachers can develop valuable skills early

Teachers and Students have access to a variety of materials

Teachers can collaborate to share their ideas and resources with each other

Technology has proved to be effective for students improvement in many subject areas.

ENVIRONMENT Schools are now becoming interactive in

their approach to teaching.

James P. Madison Charter School install several SmartBoards in classroom

SmartBoard training is necessary for teachers to have s successful classroom environment.

If teachers are trained correctly on how to incorporate the SmartBoards into their lessons they can effectively reach a variety of students and lesson planning will become less time consuming

POPULATION Population holds individuals from different

cultures and background

Far Rockaway, New York

60% students are Black 35% Hispanic and 5% Asian

Low Income Urban area with majority of students are eligible for FREE breakfast and Lunch

Assistant Teachers hold Bachelors Degree

Lead Teacher holds Master Degree in Education

62 Staff Members 45% White, 25 Black American American & 30% Caribbean Mixed

FACT:

Approximately one in nine adults from

Far Rockaway received less than a

ninth grade education

ANALYSIS The fear of technology is the greatest

barrier that many of the teachers must overcome in order to receive the information they need that would master the content. “Teachers must feel free to make these mistakes without fear of damaging the computer or software” (Bitner & Bitner, 2002)

In order for this training to be effective, the educators must overcome the anxiety of making errors during the process. The anxiety of damaging files or documents must diminish in order for the new knowledge to be understood and applied.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL Training should provide teacher with the

tools, so they can work independently and feel comfortable when operating the SmartBoard)

Staff must be fully trained within a set time period

Enhance instruction knowledge and Attitude

Enhance Student Engagement

INSTRUCTIONAL ANALYSIS Teacher will know how to use the

functions corrently on the SmartBoard

Teacher must use the Board 75% of the class time

Teacher must engage all learners in the interactive process

Teachers must understand and utilize the elements of an effective interactive lesson

Teacher must know how to customize lesson in every content area

Staff must be fully trained within a set time period

LEARNING ANALYSISTeachers will be able to do the following:

Organized visual and interactive demonstration of new concepts

Create lesson plan in timely manner

Incorporating interactive learning games and other multi-media concepts

Students will learn:

Learn concepts through SmartBoard Technology

Student will be able to understand how the contents is thought

Student find learning to be interactive and fun

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Objective 1:

All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn how to use the interactive technology and features on the SmartBoard

Objective 2:

All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn to hook up SmartBoard and Computer

Objective 3:

All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn how to create lesson plans using the SmartBoard, using Active Inspire

E-LEARNING MODULE DESIGNSchoolRack

-Elearning platform will take place on SchoolRock

This site was choosen because it allow users with a variety of multi-media function

The site is use create project and gather data and creates teacher collaboration

Customization of site is easy and anyone can join to promote a training module or website

One major setback is an overload of information

REFERENCES

Cox, D. (2009). Project management skills for instructional designers: a practical guide. Bloomington, IN: iuniverse.

Bitner, N. & Bitner, J. (2002). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Eight Keys to Success. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 10(1), 95-100. Norfolk, VA:AACE

Coley, R. J.; J. Cradler; and P. K. Engel. 1997. Computers and classrooms: The status of technology in U.S. schools. Prince-ton, N.J.: Educational Testing Service

Saxena, S. (2013). Using technology in education; does it proves anything. Retrieved from: http://edtechreview.in/news/681-technology-in-education

U.s Census Bureau, 2008-2010 American Community Survey Population Division- NYC Department of City Planning (Nov 2011).  http://www.safespacenyc.org/safespace/section_1/section/FY2013_Bulleted_Community_Statistics.pdf