When I went through school (which wasn't all that long ago) the teacher's main visual aid was the chalkboard. Ooooh how I loved the sound of the chalk clicking as it danced across the board. A highlight of mine was during interactive activites when us STUDENTS could make our way to the board, not only hearing, but creating the sounds that tickled my eardrums. And if it was a new, long piece of chalk, well that was sheer bliss! (Okay I got carried away there...ehemm...I am a nerd!)
ANYWAY, my kids no longer have that privilege. In fact, if it weren't for our IKEA easel, they wouldn't even know what one was. Our school has put a huge push on technology and purchased many new computers/laptops. They are available for access in every classroom.
When going through the backpacks today I came across a 'welcome back newsletter' with important details. Ever hear of a SMART board? Maybe you have and I am just behind the times. Our school received $75,000.00 from the Alberta Gov. to implement 15 SMART boards in the school. It is an interactive white board that is connected to a computer and is used like a giant computer screen. "The applications to enhance student learning and understanding are endless."
All I have to say, (or sing) is:
Genius! Genius! Genius!
(you totally had to see Mr. Deeds to get that little diddy)
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
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No more chalk boards? What? Do you remember the ones in the special holders in music class that would draw several lines at a time so the teacher could draw out her music on the board? I totally understand about chalk, who wants a stubby piece?
Boy that government was very generous wasn't it. Wouldn't it be great if they all had textbooks now?
I remember those chalk holders to make the staff!! And what did they call those silver holders that held one piece of chalk? They were great too. Okay we really are nerds!
a chalk chuck. they come in plastic, too :)
Right! I knew it started with a c. Mara, you are so smart.
I dont like stubby chalk either, more so because it opened up more opportunity for the finger nails to scratch on the chalkboard. YIKES!! I shiver now thinking of the sound.
I am Lori's friend by the way:)
thanks for stopping by evey, I have seen you around. And I agree, fingernails on chalk boards is bad...very bad!
[blushing]
Our classrrom highlight was to be picked to go to the Janitor's Room and clean the chalkbrushes on this cool machine. I can smell the chalkdust as I type.
I painted an entire wall in Madi's room with chalkboard paint and I think I may get more enjoyment out of it than she does - sheer nostagalia (spelling?) I'm sure.
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