I don't know how I feel about a SMART Board. I mean, they are cool, but what's the big deal? I think that it's just the new and "hip" technology right now, but something will replace it. I guess I don't understand why the SMART Board is supposed to be a better educational tool than anything else. I think what's cool about it, to children, is the sense of wonder it taps in to. That and the fact that the kids can participate in their learning instead of sitting and observing.
I think as a teacher in the third world I will be hard-pressed to get my message out, but the SMART Board has taught me some things, none of which have to do with technology. It has taught me to make sure that my students can interact with me and the lesson that I'm presenting to them and to tap into their sense of wonder, because that will hold their attention.
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Great observation -- students need to interact with learning and with their teacher. While an interactive white board is a great tool for teaching, but there are a million other ways to accomplish active learning without an expensive board. And you will have the opportuntiy to prove that in your work in the Philippines!
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