Promethean Boards

Promethean Boards are a great tool for students to use to help them assist themselves with their own learning. The traditional blackboard gives students a 2-dimensional look and can only display a small amount of information for the students to view. The Promethean Board allows students to learn in a whole new way. Each can interact with the board in order to aid their learning.

I have seen and used the Promethean Board in a second and third grade special education classroom and have seen the impact this type of technology in the classroom can make on the learning of individuals. This type of learning enables students to look at their learning in a new way. Worksheets and websites can be pulled up onto the board much like a projector, but with the use of the pen, each worksheet can be interactive. The idea of drawing or writing on each of the worksheets to help students work through each unit is something that students seemed to enjoy.

A Promethean Board is definitely something I would like to have in my Special Education classroom one day. This board is something that can help students no matter their age or ability. The website Promethean Planet is a great resource for those who are looking into getting a Promethean Board and gives helpful facts and useful information. Also, 2010 US Video Contest captures the Promethean Board in action and also shares what some students think of this type of technology in the classroom. The following video is one that demonstrates the use of a Promethean Board and shows students using the board in their classroom.



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