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| Smart Table |
Technology is present in practically every educational setting in today's schools. Schools are now integrating cutting edge tools, and not just standard desktop computers. iPads, laptops and ActiveBoards are becoming the norm in classrooms. Today, emphasis is being placed on the importance of children learning to enjoy school at an early age. Preschool classrooms can integrate technology with the use of Smart Tables. Smart Tables come with educational software and games already loaded, but any type of activity can be created as well. This interactive learning tool can be beneficial in all facets of preschool development. They are fun too!
Smart Tables allow students to...
- Have fine motor manipulation with the desktop
- Listen and watch stories
- Play educational games (ex. color matching, how many?)
- Interact with peers/team building
Smart Tables allow teachers to...
- Create developmentally appropriate games for students using the Smart Table Toolkit
- Interact with students by demonstrating how to play the games
- Use as an assessment aid
- Have endless options for designing tools for the classroom.
Smart Technologies, the makers of the Smart Table, have lots of ideas that can help you Brainstorm.
I enjoy using the Smart Table in my classroom and have been able to see how capable my students are. I believe this experience prepares my students for the use of the Active Boards in Kindergarten. This technology adds another dimension to the way teachers can teach and students can learn.
