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Smartboards are they needed in the classroom? Part 2
For part 1 of this series click here. The logitech k400 wireless keyboard and touchpad is another great device that brings interactiveness to the classroom as well as any boardroom. This device allows teachers or presenters the ability to be mobile in a classroom and still have full control of what is being projected. Yesterday I had a teacher test both of the devic... -
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Recently the school board that I work for has been investigating the redesign of classroom/school spaces. My area of expertise is in technology but I do have an interest in space and design as well since I believe that the use of technology in a classroom is tied directly into how that classroom is laid out. The last few weeks I have been visiting schools within our d... -
Smartboards are they needed in the classroom? Part 1
The first question I ask teachers or school administration when they tell me they need smartboards in every classroom is, Why? Don’t get me wrong, I have seen great use of smartboards in certain classrooms with teachers that have figured out how to integrate it into their teacher styles. I have also seen the smartboard act as a very expensive overhead screen. ...
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My name is Nathan McCready and this is my personal blog space. I have been in the educational technology sector for over 14 years and currently I work with schools to help determine what their technology needs are as we move forward into the future. I am very passionate about the education of our children and how technology can be best used to help facilitate their learning. Currently I am involve...
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