Assignment #2: SMART Board Presentation

Games Coaching Tool

The main feature that will be used in my presentation is the touch recognition. While explaining how to play certain sports or how to set up the field with each position the students will be able to touch and actually move the certain players wherever they choose. Another feature that will be used in my presentation is the use of SMART trey pen and eraser. Students will be able to draw on the board as well as erase the lines when they are done. This will allow for the students to show their knowledge of the sport by drawing and showing what each position should be doing during the game.

NETS-Students
The NETS that will be met for the students will be 2. Communication and Collaboration. The area of my presentation that this meets specifically is b. to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media formats. This meets this criteria because it is allowing for the SMART Board and the use of its features to relate important information regarding the subject to the class as a whole.

NETS-Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity.
This presentation covers this aspect because instead of sitting in the gym trying to explain to the students the certain positions that each sport requires, I, as the teacher, can show them on the SMART Board that positions before we begin that particular unit. This way the students will already have a background on the types of positions and rules and responsibilities each game carries before we begin. That will allow for the students to enjoy the game and not waste as much time in the gym on preparation as before.

Interactive white boards can be an excellent tool in all subject areas. I believe that in my future classrooms, I will be able to use the white board to facilitate learning in both health and PE. With the new technology, teachers can use the interactive white board to explain different games played in the class by showing the positions, rules, strategies, etc. This will cut down on explanation time during the actual activity and allow for the students to maximize their sports playing time. In a health classroom the SMART Board will allow for me to explain and show the importance of a healthy diet while showing the children what proper exercise and eating habits looks like. I believe technology can help any teacher in any subject if they use it properly and I am excited to find different ways to incorporate the SMART Board into my future classrooms.