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This study explores the integration of SMART Boards in middle school settings to enhance student engagement and improve assessment scores. It discusses the benefits of SMART Boards and presents research findings that justify their incorporation into classrooms. Additionally, the paper addresses technical issues, barriers to implementation, and necessary professional development through training and workshops. By highlighting the importance of a supportive environment and strategic decision-making, this research aims to facilitate effective technology adoption in education.
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SMART Board Innovation Andres Anzaldua
Need • Engaging students • Improving assessment scores • Integrating technology
Research Incorporating research to: • justify the benefits of SMART Boards • minimize implementation problems
Development • Technical issues • Middle school setting • Barriers • Trainings
Commercialization • Budget • Diffusion • Trainings • Expectations
Knowledge • Introduction and presentation of SMART Boards • Benefits • Functioning
Persuasion • Create a positive attitude • Colleague speakers • Research findings
Decision • Research • Advantages and disadvantages • Select academic team to implement technology
Implementation • Adaptation • Professional Development • Workshops throughout the year • Support
Confirmation • Evaluating adoption • Analyzing data • Continuing adaptation • Rejecting adaptation
Timeline Timeline 1992 Alliance with Intel Corporation 2000 Launching of Research Assistance Program 2005 Lunching of K-12 lesson activities 2008 SMART earned second Worlddidac Award 1987 Gestation of the SMART Boards 2007 SMART earned 2007-2010 Worlddidac Award 1991 Introduction of SMART Boards 2002 Introduction of SMART Ideas Concept –mapping software 1998 Introduction of SMART Making Pro Software 2011 20-year celebration