ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
*****************************************************************************
Hi Lynn,
We also use smartboards. We are a program-based field trip destination science center. Most of the programs we offer (grades 1-12) have a smartboard proponent we designed for it. We use them in the same way the Ct. Science Center does, plus as they are connected to the internet, we can pull up all sorts of related connections from our on-site research or the net. The students also use them to enter any data they collect from each inquiry program they are working on. Our four boards are permanently mounted which makes them more friendly to use. Most of the schools in our area have them, so our visitors are comfortable using this medium. Good luck and call if you have any questions.
Gail
Gail Donoghue
Supervisor, Science Learning Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, New York 11973
631-344-2838
[log in to unmask]
-----Original Message-----
From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Ross
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:09 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: smart boards
ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
*****************************************************************************
Lynn,
We use an interactive whiteboard made by Hitachi called a starboard, it is essentially the same as the smartboard brand.
We have three labs (classrooms) which we facilitate programming for our school groups. The programs are based on the Connecticut State Science Standards, and the boards are used by us to enhance the students experience. We use it to write on as we would a chalk board, but also to create slides or screens for the different parts of the classroom which is inquiry based. In the board software (we have a file for each class) we can include images, instructions, tables, writing surfaces, movies, etc.
For the facilitator it also helps as a visual outline of the class so our classes at least in terms of content and flow can be consistent. They are invaluable as an education tool and as a tool to use on the gallery floor which we have yet to incorporate. The issue being the fact that the projector needs to be realigned almost every time you roll the setup.
If you have any specific questions please don't hesitate.
Michael Ross
Program Educator
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
Direct: 860.520.2104
www.CTScienceCenter.org | (860) SCIENCE
*************************************
JOIN TODAY and discover the benefits of Membership.
Now featuring monthly specials!
Follow us on
*************************************
-----Original Message-----
From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lynn Cole
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 1:26 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: smart boards
ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
*****************************************************************************
Hello everyone,
Is anyone using smart boards in programs or on the museum floor?
We would like to hear about the ways in which this technology is being used in non-formal education.
Apologies for cross posting.
thanks in advance for your response.
Lynn Cole
Queens Library
Jamaica, Queens, NY
***********************************************************************
For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org.
Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org.
The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html.
To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the
message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to
[log in to unmask]
***********************************************************************
For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org.
Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org.
The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html.
To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the
message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to
[log in to unmask]
***********************************************************************
For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org.
Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org.
The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html.
To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the
message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to
[log in to unmask]
|
