Promethean ACTIV Board Use in the Early Childhood Classroom (PK/K)

Carrollton ElementaryVanessa Levin

ESL Pre-K Teacherlevinv@cfbisd.edu

Olga QuinteroBilingual Pre-K Teacherquinteroo@cfbisd.edu

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDWhere technology is #1

Objectives:

1. Benefits of using an Activboard

2. Share tips

3. Share examples of flipcharts

Is an Activboard appropriate for pre-k or kindergarten classes?

Yes! An Activboard is a very appropriate teaching tool at the early childhood level.

The possibilities for using an Activboard in any early childhood classroom are endless, you are only limited by your imagination. 

  What are the benefits of using an Activboard?

Use of an interactive whiteboard can:•Increase student motivation•Add depth and complexity to your teaching that you never thought imaginable, even with the youngest students. •Deepen understanding of concepts being taught by allowing students to manipulate the board independently.

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Atomic Learning *****

www.atomiclearning.com

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Promethean Planet *****

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/us/

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

ActivWand *****

The ActivWand is very helpful for pre-k and kindergarten classes because it helps the learner reach all areas of the board.

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Student Voting Systems:ActivVote or CPS

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Teacher Tip:Use Activ student viewer at classroom computers. Students can view

the flipcharts and manipulate them individually at each computer.

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Teacher Tip:Mount Activboards in pre-k or kindergarten classrooms between 18-22 inches from floor. If they are mounted too high students are not able to use them effectively.

  Activboard Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Teacher Tip:If possible, arrange a classroom visit to see students using the Activboard. You will be hooked immediately!

  Questions?

Contact:

Vanessa LevinESL Pre-K Teacherlevinv@cfbisd.edu

Olga QuinteroBilingual Pre-K Teacherquinteroo@cfbisd.edu