Scenario Response #1

One of the scenarios I responded to was the one done by Jillian and AnnMarie available at http://scenarioproject.wikispaces.com/Scenarios.

I think that the wikispace gave a good description of the purchasing plan as well as usage of the computers. I liked the layout because you were able to go to different pages and go back to each one if you liked. I think the description of the simulations was an intersting thing to bring up. There are many different ways of catching students' attentions these days. Simulations was never one that would have crossed my mind to use. However, I think it would be a really great use of technology to engage students in the process of learning.

I agree that SmartBoards are useful pieces of technology. However, since SmartBoards came out, I have not seen a SINGLE teacher use a SmartBoart to its capabilities. Teachers who are teaching about technology in the classrooms (NOT this class, a different one) have issues when simply pointing to somethign on the board, forgetting they're finger is like a mouse and end up clicking on the next botton or doing something they didn't mean to do. I don't know the full capabilities of the SmartBoard but I haven't even seen a teacher use the 'pens' to write with it, ever! The most I have seen the SmartBoard being used is to show a website or present something on the computer. I would love to see a school district have that many SmartBoards but have teachers who know how to utilize the equipment and software to fully utilize all of its capabilities!