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More Smart Boards for Lake Garda School

Once again the Lake Garda PTA has contributed greatly to the technology at Lake Garda School by purchasing more interactive Smart Boards for our school.

While a computer is connected to the Smart Board, the image of the computer is projected to the screen. The Smart Board then becomes a giant touch-screen computer. Tapping on the screen is equivalent to a click with your mouse.

Students and teachers can draw or write on the Smart Board using an electronic pen. What is drawn or written on the board can be captured and saved on the computer for future use. Teachers can log onto a web site and use the Smart Board like a giant computer screen, scrolling through web sites with a touch of their finger. Math manipulative web sites are especially interesting, as students can touch a block and move it with their finger right on the large screen. The Smart Board helps students stay focused on the lesson thus, enhancing their learning.

We have a Smart Board in the computer lab and the media center that can be used by all classes. We presently have several installed in classrooms throughout the schooI. Thank you to our PTA for supporting this wonderful technology in our school.

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