Integration of SMART Board Technology and Effective Teaching

Kathryn Min*, Christine Siegel**
* Graduate of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
** Associate Dean & an Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut
Periodicity:June - August'2011
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.7.1.1518

Abstract

The proposed paper reports on the results of a study conducted to explore the influence of SMART Board technology on student engagement in and perception of classroom activities. Using momentary time-sampling procedures, this study examined differences in second grade students’ on-task and off-task behaviors during 30-minute math and science lessons that did and did not include the use of a SMART Board. Student perceptions were measured via questionnaire. Observation results revealed that (a) effective teaching, without technology, can promote above-average levels of student engagement, (b) the integration of SMART Board technology can further increase on-task behavior, and (c) the combination of effective teaching and SMART Board technology can maintain high levels of student engagement throughout a multi-component lesson. Questionnaire results provided modest support for the use of the SMART Board to engage students. While none of the participants favored lessons without the SMART Board, only half rated their attention and participation higher in classes that included the SMART Board compared to those that did not. Further research is needed to determine if the integration of SMART Board technology and effective teaching enhances the engagement of students at other grade levels, of other demographic backgrounds, and in other subject areas.

Keywords

Student Engagement, Effective Teaching, SMART Board Technology, NET Generation, Early Elementary Learning.

How to Cite this Article?

Min ,K. and Siegel,C.(2011). Integration Of Smart Board Technology And Effective Teaching.i-manager’s Journal on School Education Technology, 7(1),38-47. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.7.1.1518

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