Friday, October 8, 2010

Learning Progression in IWB Classroom

I have been preparing for a SMART Board training in my school as many of the teachers here are brand new SMART users.  One of the comments I keep hearing is "I know I can't use it as a glorified overhead". My first reaction is to say, "well, yes you can and I expect it in the beginning".  I don't know how anyone will feel successful with the boards if they don't start from the basics.  In thinking about all of this, I decided that part of my training probably needs to be an explanation of how their learning will progress while using the boards as a teaching tool.  After a lot of thinking, drawing, writing and designing, I came up with this chart.  (Special thanks to @tgwnn, @mtrump, @alabamasue and @edtechsteve for their input during the design phase).  Take a look, use it how you see fit and recommend any additions/changes.

6 comments:

  1. I love this chart. Can I get your permission to post it on my blog with a reference to this article? By the way, congrats on the ISTE young educator award.

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  2. Absolutely. Anyone can feel free to use it as needed. Thank you very much!!

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  3. Very awesome chart. I will be sharing this with all of the teachers in my district. I knew there was a good reason Tim and I have you on our bowling team. :-)

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  4. Thanks for sharing! I gave you a shout out on my district tech blog. P.S. start practicing, we have bowling in a few months. Tim is designing the shirts, so get pumped.

    http://gpstechguide.blogspot.com/2010/10/tech-tuesday-101.html

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  5. interesting read and a nice written. keep up the good work and hope to see more. thanks for sharing.

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