Under the direction and generosity of Mr. Abdullah Ansari, Director of Network Services and Information Services Division, we received on loan a SMART Table to be placed in a K-12 environment. So what is a SMART Table? A SMART Table is a technological marvel housing a computer with special software, projector, USB ports, battery backup and access panels. In combination Smart Technologies has morphed these devices into a student friendly touch sensitive interactive and collaborative learning tool. Delivered on Monday May 2, 2011 you will find our demo table in room 222.
Ms. McCree classroom teacher has mastered the art of organized learning centers. Upon entering her classroom be prepared for 21st century learning; be prepared for monitored yet excited student clamor at the SMART Table learning center; be prepared to be overwhelmed by cooperative, eager and enthusiastic second grade SMART Table peer tutors; and as evaluators be prepared to be amazed and rewarded in support of SMART Tables.
SMART Table training was provided to both Ms. McCree and myself with a introduction to the SMART Exchange at http://exchange.smarttech.com/ The exchange is a unique web portal containing downloadable lesson plans, Standards-Correlated Lessons, professional development, forum for teachers to connect and more.
Teachers who have Interactive SMART Boards or Tables in their classrooms will confirm the fact that these tools are essential tools for 21st century learning and enable children to learn in a collaborative manner.
On behalf of Thirteenth Avenue School, our Administrative Team, Ms. McCree classroom teacher, and in particular second grade students of room 222, I personally thank you Mr. Ansari for inspiring a new wave of 21st century learning and empowering our children through access.
W.L. Huggins
Thirteenth Avenue School
Technology Coordinator
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