ERIC Number: EJ904928
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1449-6313
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Use of "SMART" Boards for Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Kindergarten Science
Preston, Chris; Mowbray, Lee
Teaching Science, v54 n2 p50-53 Jun 2008
This article presents the findings from classroom based research into the use of SMART Boards (interactive whiteboards) with kindergarten children. SMART Boards have been used successfully over the past 8 years at Abbotsleigh Junior School as innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning and facilitate assessment in primary Science. Key research findings are discussed along with some practical examples (including photographs) of ways the SMART Board has been used in Science. (Contains 9 figures.)
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Bulletin Boards, Visual Aids, Educational Equipment, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Science Education, Science Instruction, Educational Environment, Technology Uses in Education, Learning Experience, Early Childhood Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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