Modern Classroom Technology

One piece of modern classroom technology that I am fortunate enough to use on a daily basis in my own classroom is the Smartboard. The Smartboard is an interactive whiteboard. It acts as a traditional whiteboard in that you can write on it with the Smart pens, but there is unlimited space and there are a multitude of tools that you can use. It allows the teacher to create slides to present/teach a lesson. If there is internet access, the teacher can show webpages and manipulate the webpage by freezing the image and then writing on the page or highlighting the important pieces. One of the best features of the Smartboard is that it is a touchscreen and the students can interact with the material by using the pens or their finger. The Smartboard is fun and easy to use for both teachers and students.