Comments on: No standing in the front of the class http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244 Each TechnoTuesday Tue, 07 May 2013 01:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: » 3 and growing-W00T Cathy Nelson’s Professional Thoughts http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-329 » 3 and growing-W00T Cathy Nelson’s Professional Thoughts Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:34:03 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-329 [...] The other teacher (Mrs. A. Porter) has her classes for 90 minutes (one being 95!) Wow how does one manage a 90 minute class with middle schoolers? It’s an insane amount of time! At least in my opinion it is. But this teacher tackles it with gusto, and not only has engaging lessons each day, but being a rookie-first year teacher–is a model for other teachers struggling to properly use their time. (I blogged about her once before here.) [...]

]]> By: José Paulo Santos http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-328 José Paulo Santos Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:43:11 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-328 Try them all before you decide which one to buy, Cathy!
They are all differents, so you should try it and select the ones that fit your aims…
;-)
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]]> By: technotuesday http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-327 technotuesday Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:43:11 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-327 @tasteach

Yes–this is exactly what it means. You will be free to interact w/ your board (or pull down screen if that is all you have) and manipulate objects, click, drag, write, annotate, type, everything that you would do at your board you could do from the wireless pad (slate, or airliner, which I think is the Smartboard version.) Your kids can even use it. Its a great accessory that once you use, you will want nothing less.

]]> By: tasteach http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-326 tasteach Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:44:29 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-326 Hi Cathy,
Does this mean instead of standing up the front of the class writing on the smartboard I can be doing it when wandering around the room? Yet the kids will see it on the smartboard out front. I’ll have to check into this.

]]> By: mrgranito http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-325 mrgranito Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:33:09 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-325 Hey Cathy, I use the interwrite also. Not only do I love playing with it, but my kids get super excited when I use it. They all want to get their hands on it as well…I don’t know if that’ll happen.

]]> By: technotuesday http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-324 technotuesday Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:18:23 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-324 WOW Maryann great comparison. The IWpad does not need to board either. But we are looking into what is feasible. The district has all types, which i find amazing. In my past experience districts generally select a brand for peripherals and stick w/ it. Teachers are excited though, and I do believe the slate (whatever brand we get) will transform some of their styles of teaching anyway. Thanks for the VALUABLE input. Have fun at FETC–i had a blast the two years went. I would be going again if not for Educon2.0.

]]> By: MaryAnn Sansonetti http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-321 MaryAnn Sansonetti Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:07:35 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-321 Cathy, I used to use the Interwrite in when I was in the classroom. I have to admit I have been transformed since then. Interwrite is a good product but the SMART airliner rocks! There are some small differences that make a big impact.

SMART airliners do not need a board to work. Cost is only about $300. The little things are:
1. Icons on the airline are larger and easier to read.
2. SMART notebook software has so many wonderful graphics, interactive media, etc. That alone makes it worth it for me.
3. SMART notebook software is intuitive.

Anything to help teachers engage the students is wonderful!

One thing I used to do is if the students didn’t do their homework they couldn’t use the slate in class… Guess what homework completion sky rocketed!

]]> By: technotuesday http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-322 technotuesday Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:31:17 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-322 Thanks Julia. I had used the Promethean brand of all externals (and loved them) while in Rock Hill, and we could opt for the Promethean brand here, but we want a device that doesn’t “require” the physical board on the wall or carts, and this seems to fit the bill. I will inquire about what you have suggested.

]]> By: techjulia http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/?p=244&cpage=1#comment-323 techjulia Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:08:05 +0000 http://technotuesday.edublogs.org/2008/01/16/no-standing-in-the-front-of-the-class/#comment-323 We have many wireless slates in our district…there are several brands out there and we have tried lots of them!
From personal experience, I like the SMART Airliner best. If you do decide to purchase more slates, check out the SMART ones. They are even a little less expensive.
Good luck!
-Julia

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