Interactive Administrator

Summer 2011

Farewell Issue

We'd like to sincerely thank all of our loyal Interactive Administrator readers from over the past few years. After 10 issues, the publication is closing its doors with this final one, packed with insights and information on the many ways technology transforms teaching and learning.

Even though Interactive Administrator is ceasing publication, we're going to continue offering more of the same compelling articles to help you make better-informed decisions when purchasing technology for your schools and districts. Visit SMART's EDCompass blog and its Administrator Corner dedicated to you, and subscribe to the award winning EDCompass newsletter for more regular access to education news and resources.

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

Expert Opinion

Making Progress in Math and Science – An Interview with Dr. Robert Goodman

Dr. Robert Goodman, of the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning, shares how the unique curriculum and teaching strategies of the Progressive Teaching Initiative are improving learning experiences and outcomes for math and science students.

Research Report

Group Dynamics and Multitouch Interactive Whiteboards

High school science teacher Ian Fogarty has been comparing the impact of an interactive whiteboard versus a laptop on group dynamics – and the effect these dynamics have on student understanding and achievement.

Classroom Solutions

New SMART Products can Enhance Your Learning Environment

Learn about our new products and find out how they can help make learning a more engaging experience. SMART Vantage technology-management software enables the collection of data regarding usage, projector lamp life and energy consumption, the SMART UF75 projector can display 3D lesson content and Mixed Reality Tools add 3D capabilities to the SMART Document Camera 330.

Feature

SMART Products in 1:1 Learning Environments

When education leaders decide to implement technology initiatives in their schools or districts, the types of products they choose can affect the achievement of their goals. This article explores how SMART products support initiatives, like 1:1 learning, and how they offer additional benefits.

International Report

New International SMART Showcase Schools

SMART recently recognized schools in Russia, Brazil and the Netherlands as SMART Showcase Schools. All schools received a variety of SMART products to further their implementations.

Global Education Technology Summit (GETS) a Success

Attendees to the annual GETS Americas Summit earlier this year in Toronto, Canada, came away inspired and full of new ideas. The summit, held in May, gave international leaders in education, government and business a chance to discuss common challenges and goals. The GETS series continues in October in Berlin.

Tech Trends

20 Years of Touch – Looking Back and Moving Forward

The first SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard was introduced 20 years ago. Read this interview with the inventor of the interactive whiteboard and SMART's co-founder David Martin to discover how the invention came about and how he thinks the SMART Board interactive whiteboard will continue to change the way we work and learn in the future.

Connected Principals – The Social Side of Administration

Principal George Couros uses social media to benefit students and teachers, and through his Connected Principals blog he's creating a community of North American school administrators.

Case Study

Chippewa Valley Schools Chooses SMART

Director of Technology Craig McBain and his colleagues from Chippewa Valley Schools conducted exhaustive research on classroom technology prior to a significant implementation. Discover why SMART was the clear choice.

SMART Headlines

Investing in the Future

The September 30, 2011, deadline for using ARRA funds is coming fast. Find out how districts across the United States are investing their stimulus funds in SMART solutions and seeing improved student engagement.

Take the Proven Path to Success

Find out how SMART can help you successfully implement our products to ensure your technology investment yields the results you are looking for.