Technology in the Classroom
Research
Applying SMART Board Technology in Elementary School Classrooms: Investigation of a School-Wide Initiative
A year-long study by researchers at the University of New Brunswick shows that combining relevant professional development with the use of SMART Board interactive whiteboards improves the education experience for both teachers and students during a school-wide SMART product implementation.
A report commissioned by Becta and written by the Education and Social Research Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University, a highly ranked research facility, proves that increasing students’ exposure to interactive whiteboards through curriculum integration has a significant and positive impact on student achievement, especially in mathematics and science.
A paper published by Becta presents an interim review of evidence from published independent studies and analysis on the relationship between technology and the learning outcomes of school-aged learners. This review will inform a further Becta publication in November 2009 which will draw on additional evidence and offer a more detailed analysis of the implications of key studies for educational practice.A research study conducted by Becta to support the delivery and development of Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning September 2008
This edition (March 2008) published by Becta complements volume 2 (2007) and the original publication from 2006. The March edition features a chapter focusing on trends with interactive displays. Interactive displays and next generation interfaces (Michael Haller, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences)
