Integrating A Smartboard into 7-8 Math

I have been fortunate to get access to a mobile smart board for my math classes. I am trying to integrate this tool into my class on a daily basis. I will be keeping track of my thoughts on this page.


The first class I used the smartboard in was on 10/12/06.
I even was able to use it on Friday the 13th to explore what triskaidekaphobia means! I really just set the projector, board and laptop up and dove in. I did make a video of the first class. The class was a 7th grade class. I indended to tape all of my classes, but I ran out of tape. I hope to update the video.

I did find that kids were very excited to use the technology. I never saw so many hands go up to answer a question and show what they did. We did end up spending a lot of time learning the technology. The math seemed to take a back seat. That was fine. As we use it more, we will get more effecient.