Sunday, July 1, 2012

SMART Board as a Classroom Management Tool

Everyone knows that the SMART Board is useful for so many lessons and classroom activities, but it can also be excellent (and fun!) as a classroom management tool.  Here are some sites and programs that can be used to make for a fun and controlled classroom.

 Class DOJO

This is by far one of the most unique and innovative classroom management tools that I've seen.  Sign up for free and take a tour before you import your class.  Each student will have an identity on the site and there are +1 for positive things (participation, creativity, great insight, etc.) and -1 for negative things (lateness, disruption, etc.)  Add your own incentive for specific point values.  This program is very easy to manage and is like a game for students!  Highly recommended in classrooms with interactive whiteboards! 

Random Name Generator

The random name generator is an awesome tool that can be used to call on students for various reasons in the classroom.  It randomly generates a name based on a list that you have entered!

Eggtimer Countdown

This eggtimer can be projected on your SMART Board and you can enter any time!  Students will be able to tell right away how much time they have remaining for their activities, tests, etc.

Seating Chart Maker

This program allows you to add the names of your students and create a seating chart.  Photos can replace names and up to 100 places can be added!

Flash Group Maker

This program randomly assigns groups of 2,3,4, or 5 students.  It can be shuffled again and again!

Online Stopwatch

This site has all different kinds of countdown timers as well as clocks to display on the SMART Board


Please let me know if you have any other suggestions for useful interactive whiteboard classroom management strategies!

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