This week was a short one at school because I took Friday off as I traveled to New Jersey and Monday we celebrated President's day. Today I participated in an all day training for the Promethean board that was installed in my "digital classroom". The training was very useful as we were taught how to use the software for the board as well as several tips and tricks. I discovered that creating lessons (flipcharts) for use with the board is very similar to creating lessons (presentations) with Power Point. The process involves looking for tools and resources,using some creativity along with content to produce a lesson. There are many effective instructional tools that encourage student engagement through interactivity.
As a teacher, I am enjoying the discovery of the board's potential. Working on my projects for this course allows me to create my own resources - digital images and sound. The support for the Promethean board is impressive and can be found online through forums, chats,and a sharing community called Promethean Planet. The website is absolutely helpful to all level of users and provides a wealth of flipcharts in several content areas. I am glad people like to share best practices!
Well,I continue with my "journey" in this course and I hope you have been learning as much as I am. Wish me luck - a new version of the software has been launced and I am so far away from mastering the last verson.
-Ingrid
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