We have now entered into a digital world. Technology has completely changed all classrooms. My students must keep up with this world of digital technology. In order for this to happen, they must be introduced to interactive learning.
I teach 40 inner city at-risk PreK students.
Our school is in a large school district with increasing budget cuts. They are eager to learn. They are very active. They are developing social/emotionally. They love computer time. They are visual and auditory learners. They love to investigate everything in our classroom. They take everything in our classroom and make it a learning opportunity. They are curious and want to find out who, what, where, when, why and how of everything around them.
My Project
The NowBoard can extend real life learning in many ways and keep the learning positive and fun. NowBoards have a large, interactive screen that allow students to use websites such as Starfall.com in a large group settings, draw and write letters on the blank page and make learning activities with PowerPoint. In addition, students can learn about shapes, numbers, the alphabet, and observe pictures and video about any classroom topic. It helps improve student motivation and performance by making learning a dynamic classroom experience. The key to this experience is touch. You simply touch the surface to select menus and icons. Students will write, with either the pen or their finger. This helps develop fine motor and gross motor skills. It meets the needs of both visual and kinesthetic learners. Students see large, vibrant images and physically interact with material by moving letters, numbers, words and pictures with their fingers. They easily learn to read.
White interactive boards are being used in every classroom in my school, so having one in our PreK classroom will prepare and foster their kindergarten readiness.
The NowBoard will be an asset by helping our class take virtual field trips, when finances are not available. NowBoards support math, literacy and science instruction. It accommodates students with different learning styles. They develop social and emotional skills by being able to incorporate Character Education lessons.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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