We're Learning!

Well, so much for my idea of using the Smart Slate and the Mobi View at the same time!  We found out that the students have to be very careful to take turns with their devices, or all you end up with is a mess because the two pens are competing with one another to control the mouse.  We tried to use the "Draw a Stickman" site, but we didn't end up with anything that looked like a stickman!  The students were excited to use the devices, though, and we did learn about how tricky it is to use the pen.  Because of the problems we ran into, not everyone in the class had a turn to use the Smart Slate.  I would like to have each student get a turn to practice with it this week, so that we can begin to feel more comfortable using it.


I have also done more research into resources to help us integrate the Smart Slate into our different subject areas.  One resource that I want to spend some time investigating is an online preview of the book Literacy Smarts, which is a collection of activities and lessons involving the use of the whiteboard.  The entire book is available for preview at http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9516.  After I have a chance to look at it more closely, I may consider purchasing it for my classroom.