Weekly Smartboard Lesson Development and Implementation (For Team Use)

Weekly SmartBoard Lesson Development and Implementation (for Team Use)

Description: This field experience consisted of creating and implementing writing and math lessons and supplementary activities using SmartBoard Notebook software that could be used to guide and support the team’s instruction in their own classroom.  SmartBoard files were created and accessible to all teachers on the fourth grade team.  Lessons included interactive activities, links to video clips and games, and charts for students to reference.  All materials were standards-based. 

Standards: TF-II.A – F (Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experience); TF-III.A – E (Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum)

Semester: Spring 2011

Hours: 10+ Hours (Ranging from January 2011 to Present)

Population: 4^th Grade Team Teachers (General Ed. and Special Ed./4^th Grade Students (Diverse – Including Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners)

Reflection: This field experience allowed me to gain deeper knowledge in creating content-based Smartboard files.  It also encouraged and supported technology use through out the fourth grade classrooms.  This helped me gain leadership experience, because I was modeling and guiding implementation of the lessons.  Standards for writing and math were determined in a curriculum mapping team meeting; therefore, I based the Smartboard files on our previous discussions.  Ultimately, technology resources were available for the use of the teachers in the 3rd and 4th quarters of the school year.  Reflecting back on the standards, this experience not only allowed me to design and plan technology-enhanced lessons, but I also got to implement the plans and strategies in my own classroom with my students.  The impact of the students was great as they were motivated to participate in mini-lessons and activities and they were involved in technology use.