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Smartboards are the pride of every classroom that has one and the envy of those that don’t. Getting schools to agree to fund multiple boards is difficult and often a long process, rife with red tape and hurdles. Here are a few tips for teachers on how to get Smartboards in each and every classroom:
Talk about resources Though Smart Boards cost a lot up front they use little in the way of resources, particularly electric or natural gas resources from Just Energy…mostly just a little elbow grease from teacher. Unlike other programs that require markers, overhead projectors and maps, Smart Boards are self contained.
Get parental support Try to get a group of parents or even a petition going in support of your quest for a Smart Board. The more parental feedback and pressure and administration faces, often the more likely they’ll be to give in.
Borrow a Smart Board If you know where you can get one, put on a demonstration including your class and in front of the administration to drive home the point of how useful Smart Boards are. Have your class speak up afterwards about the lesson and try to convince the principal that you need a board.
These tips are just a few of the creative ways teachers can get their schools behind Smart Boardsthink up your own and share with us here!