11 The Development and Significance of Classroom Technologies
11 The Development and Significance of Classroom Technologies
Evie Upton
11.1 Introduction
Keywords
- Classroom Technology – the collection of software, hardware, and education processes to facilitate learning
- SMARTboard – is also known as an interactive whiteboard; they are connected with a computer and projector that allows someone to physically interact with it
- Chromebook – a medium-sized computer, more efficient and runs on Chrome, includes a screen and built-in keyboard
- Laptop – a small and portable computer (of many variations), used for personal and professional work, includes a screen and built-in keyboard
- Learner Attitude/Learning Behavior – the impact of a classroom technology on a students disposition on learning, can be positive, neutral, or negative
- Enhanced Communications – utilizing different methods of communication to have a better understanding
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
- List the different types of technologies brought into the classroom since the blackboard.
- Differentiate between a SMARTboard and a whiteboard.
- Understand the influence on student learning behavior.
- Describe a few of the negative and positive effects of advanced technology in classrooms.
Are we really aware of how progressive technology has become as we’ve grown up? Education is the foundation of future generations. From blackboards, to whiteboards, to SMARTboards, to individual computers; each innovation has influenced our classroom environment and our personal takeaways. The advancement of classroom technologies has a tremendous impact on how students perceive and retain information.
We are going to discuss one particular invention that has changed teaching across the world, SMARTboards. Invented in 1987, and implemented into schools in 1991, by the early 2000s they were worldwide. The technology advanced over time and led to other companies branching off to create more complex boards that improve efficiency, increase usage, etc. SMARTboards have also had a positive effect on student comprehension of material and it allows more ways to learn than the previous methods such as paper.
11.2 What are SMARTboards?
Key Takeaway
SMARTboards work to provide a more dynamic learning environment, allowing students to discover and explore new topics utilizing its technology connections. An example of how it came together could be that you combine that box television on a rolling cart and a plain whiteboard together then project what was on the computer; whether it be a movie, word problems, websites, etc. The technology gave students a much more interactive outlet for learning. Students can utilize the technology that allows them to make connections to their lessons and lectures in the classroom.
Children grow up with blocks, coloring books, etc to learn their shapes and colors. Implementing SMARTboards into these classrooms will create an escape from everyday paper, for students to advance their learning as