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Smart Tables

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Smart Tables

BY Monique Austin and Jenna Wagner

Videos explaining Smart Tables and their uses:

Similar to smart board

•Both are touch screen

•Both allow for complete captivating interaction

•Both are effective learning tools because of the interaction they provide

Different from Smart Board:

•They are more student geared because student gets the interaction with the board instead of teacher like the smart board

•Allow for children to work in groups but still put in equal contribution

•Good for all types of learners because you see, hear, and touch

•Good for hands on learning

•Can even be used with children that have disabilities

How does a smart table work:

•It is a multi user and multi touch capable that uses DViT (Digital Vision Touch) Technology.

•It is touch capable because of the digital camera’s and software inside the touch screen make it possible to locate the finger , or pointer that is in contact with the screen.

These digital camera’s are located around the outside of the frame and communicate information back to the digital signal processor that determines exact point of contact

•In simpler words, it’s a touch screen table that allows up to 8 children to touch and move things around at once.

What a student would see when working on a smart table:

1.The initial screen the students will see displayed has several bubble letter options for them to choose from. It allows for them to begin activities without a teacher having to explain step by step instructions as they would on a regular computer.

2. One activity available on the smart table have the children drag the right label to the right organ

3. The math application on the smart table gives the children the opportunity to work together to find the solution to the math problems and work on puzzles together

What a teachers would see when using the smart table:

1.The teachers would see a screen where they can create themed projects that will align with their lessons and customize projects to their liking.

Information about smart tables:

How much is a smart table?

$7,999

Is there any additional programs required?

Yes there are certain additional programs you will need to purchase just like you do for additional software on computers. However there are some sites that offer free downloads for some great activities.

Is it Mobile?

Yes it is mobile, the SMART Table has large locking casters and can be rolled through standard-width doorways.

How can the teachers learn to operate this table?

Teachers can learn to operate this table by looking at this website listed and enrolling in a variety of classes that will teach them how to use the table and many of the applications

http://www.tequipment.com/training/

Is there any additional programs you have to purchase for smart table:

http://www.teacherslovesmartboards.com/2009/08/smartboards-and-interactive-multiplication-tables.html

Is the smart table mobile:

Yes it is mobile, the SMART Table has large locking casters and can be rolled through standard-width doorways.

Thinking about the future...

What if all pre-K – 8^th grade schools were to use smart boards

Would build team work and social skills

Provide students with hands on opportunities

Actively engage all students

Good at incorporating all levels even those with disabilities

Mikayln White said: "It's a great way to learn. Sometimes we will be playing and I don't even realize I'm learning.“(Schaidle, 2009, para. 14).