Interactive Administrator

Spring 2011

Experience Interactivity

Interactive Administrator, SMART's quarterly newsletter for education administrators, is full of timely news, insights and information on the many ways technology transforms teaching and learning.

You can find more information on how to get the best return on your investment in the Administrator Corner section of SMART's EDCompass^™ blog.

We value your feedback. If you have questions about any of the articles featured in this issue, send us an e-mail at newsletters@smarttech.com.

Expert Opinion

An Occupational Therapist's Perspective on SMART Products

Teresa Crowson explains how SMART products, like the SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard, enable her students with special needs to actively participate in learning.

Research Report

Exploring the Social Side of Mathematical Learning

Can young students benefit from collaborative thinking as they learn about math concepts? That's one of the questions being explored in a study headed by Dr. Michael A. Evans of Virginia Tech.

Classroom Solutions

New SMART Products Enable Sensational Teaching and Learning

Discover how SMART's newest products can enhance teaching and learning in your classroom environments. With multitouch and touch-gesture capabilities, SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboards enable collaborative learning like never before, and the SMART Audio™ 340 classroom amplification system ensures that everyone can hear lessons.

International Report

Classroom Technology Trends Come Alive at BETT 2011

Visitors to SMART's booth at BETT 2011 in London earlier this year enjoyed the international flavor that marked a shift in the conference's focus. Product demonstrations and presentations were given in more than 10 languages as attendees crowded into the booth.

SMART Showcase School Named in Mexico

Escuela Secundaria Anexa a la Normal Superior de Mèxico was recently named the first SMART Showcase School in the country. To encourage further development, SMART donated a variety of SMART products to the school.

Case Study

Comprehensive Implementation Leads to Success at Lakeside Union, California

It might seem risky to roll out new technology products in 210 classrooms at once. But the strategy worked. The technology is used every day by Lakeside Union students and teachers, who are now reenergized and engaged.

SMART Headlines

SMART Exchange™ Puts the Spotlight on Themed Lessons

Now teachers can find lesson activities on the SMART Exchange website to support annual events, like Black History Month, Earth Day and Reading Month. These resources are contributed by well-respected publishers such as Scholastic, MacMillan and USA Today.

EDCompass Blog Debut – New Ways for Teachers to Find and Share Ideas

Discover a new, interactive way for teachers and administrators to use SMART products to their full pedagogical potential. The EDCompass blog is now online, and it features a wide range of articles that readers can comment on.

Attending ISTE 2011?

If you're heading to the conference in Philadelphia this June, join SMART at booth 1303. You'll see the latest SMART products and get tips and tricks from presenters who are experts on using them in the classroom.

GETS – Where Education Leaders Exchange Ideas

The Global Education Technology Summit (GETS) is hosted by SMART every year as part of an ongoing effort to bring together leaders in education, government and business. Upcoming regional GETS summits will be held in Canada and Germany.

Hands-on Learning for Your Schools' Teachers

Plan to send teachers from your schools to a SMART Learner Conference, which is a unique opportunity for educators to collaborate and learn new ways to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

Versatile Content for Teachers

To help teachers create compelling lessons, SMART works with software companies to provide outstanding digital content. Companies like Scholastic and Algadoo offer lesson activities designed to work with SMART products.

SMART Showcase Elite Schools

Twenty-five schools have been designated SMART Showcase Elite Schools. They are an excellent resource for educators who are interested in learning about how SMART products are used in real classrooms.

Teacher of the Year Nominees Attend SMART Workshop

A proud sponsor of the National Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program, SMART held a workshop for nominees in January. State teachers of the year had an opportunity to learn more about the products they received from SMART as part of their national TOY nominations.