Spring 2009

Interactive Administrator
 

Get the latest in technology news!

Welcome to Interactive Administrator, SMART's quarterly newsletter for education administrators. Here you will find the latest information on new classroom technology tools from SMART and best practices in technology implementation and use. Interactive Administrator is a place for administrators to preview and review the best education technology for helping students and teachers excel.


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Nancy's notebook

Three easy steps to successful technology implementation

Nancy Knowlton, SMART's CEO, discusses key components of successful technology implementation. With 17 years' experience helping school districts bring technology to the classroom, her insight and wisdom will help you improve technology implementation in your district.

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New classroom solutions

The best tools are easy to use

SMART has developed a host of new interactive tools that are affordable, flexible and easy to use. Our extensive experience helping school districts meet their technology needs means SMART understands what kinds of products make technology adoption simple and learning extraordinary.

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Zoom in on SMART in action

View the SMART Classroom Tour to see how classroom technology can be configured to suit a variety of learning scenerios.

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Research from the field

Interactive whiteboards improve quality of teachers' work life

Reduce stress, boost confidence and save time for your teachers with classroom technology that's proven to work. New research from the University of Virginia shows that SMART products enhance teachers' lives even as they improve their teaching. Read about student teachers learning valuable new lessons.

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Case study

Teaching teachers in Texas

The best way to successfully integrate new technology is with effective professional development programs. Read this case study about administrators and teachers at the Lubbock Independent School District in Texas who implemented SMART Board interactive whiteboards. The case study showcases teachers working together to find new and better ways to use interactive whiteboards.

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SMART headlines

Just launched: The SMART Administrator Resource Center on www.scholastic.com

A valuable resource for school leaders is now available at www.scholastic.com/smartadministrator.

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