We live in a digital world. Today, students no longer access the information the way they did even five years ago. Teachers need new tools to reach students and delivers lessons that have a positive impact. Elmo is helping schools with teaching technology and products like the Elmo Technology CRA-1 Graphic Tablet.
Bring the Lesson to the Student with Elmo Technology
Whiteboards, or digital boards in the classroom connected to a computer, are a critical modern teaching tool. In the right situation, they will improve educational opportunities for teachers and students. According to an article in Education Week, the results with the whiteboard have not been successful in every classroom. This is not the fault of the teacher.
Interactive whiteboards are a costly investment that require additional tools to unlock. They shouldn’t be used like a digital chalkboard. Many teachers are preparing lessons in PowerPoint, using the whiteboard like a color chalkboard. The teacher is tied to a computer to make use of the whiteboard, eliminating any opportunity to make the lesson interactive.
Elmo technology unlocks whiteboards for teachers. Work on the tablet, is linked to both the computer and whiteboard. Teacher will easily utilize teaching technology, video and audio in lessons. They can access the Internet as they walk around the classroom. This promotes interaction and opens a whole world of classroom opportunities.
For teachers still using the whiteboard like a digital chalkboard, the Elmo Technology CRA-1 Wireless Tablet can help the educator connect with students in ways they couldn’t before. Teachers can turn a simple lesson into an educational experience.
Unlocking the Power of the Interactive Whiteboard
Tools like the Elmo Technology CRA-1 Wireless Tablet help unlock the power of the whiteboard and better connect students during lesson. Consider these three ways Elmo technology could enhance educational experiences in the classroom.
1. Interactive student experiences
If you’re relying on PowerPoint presentations alone for your whiteboard, your students are missing out on an interactive whiteboard experience. Students today learn better when they are part of the lesson.
Imagine passing the wireless tablet to a student as you work on a problem with your class. They can work on the tablet, and even access additional material or the answer stored on your computer. You can talk through the lesson while the student works on the tablet and whiteboard. When one student finishes, they can pass the tablet to another student. Suddenly, students are engaged, seeing their work as the basis of the lesson
2. Instant access to educational materials
All too often, printed materials are thrown away or forgotten before the student leaves class. Printing material takes time and resources and increases costs for little benefit. Elmo technology can eliminate those costs and give teachers back that lost time.
The Elmo technology CRA-1 comes loaded with six interactive backgrounds that teachers can use right now. These include musical scores, horizontal lines, and graph paper. Work directly on the background in class. Immediately access all your files and teaching material stored on the computer. Pull up an old lesson if a student has a question or send it to them in class so they can use it later. You can carry years of education resources in your hand.
3. Seize the teachable moments
Don’t be tied down to a lesson plan. Teachable moments don’t wait. When inspiration strikes your class, you need to access the right material, such as videos or audio files. Even PDF and word documents can be accessed from the Elmo Technology CRA-1 wireless tablet.
Imagine an interactive history lesson with your students. Let the students watch a speech by John F. Kennedy. Let them listen to a song as they learn about the historical events that inspired it. As you talk, access a video of the speech or song, and let the students make the connection between history and your lesson. Walk around the classroom using teaching technology. Let your lessons come to life.
Support Your Students with Elmo Technology
Education is changing. Give your students every advantage with the right tools in the classroom. Schools have made a significant investment in whiteboards. Traditional chalkboards have been replaced by interactive whiteboards, but teachers are struggling to capitalize on the investment. Elmo technology and the CRA-1 wireless tablet gives them full access to the capabilities and functionality of the whiteboard.
Learn more about Elmo Technology and the CRA-1 wireless tablet with Advantage Imaging Supply. Visit our website to discover more tools from Elmo Technology to enhance the learning experience.
