I ended up making the pictures for my window using my smart board! I pulled up the image of Sally and Nick onto my computer, hung bulletin board paper up on the smart board, and traced the image. Nice and easy!
To get the freebie that comes along with this set, click the picture below! There are now two versions of this freebie thanks to Busy Bee, who left a great comment below! Thank you for pointing out how this could be confusing for students!
Love this! I'm a huge Dr. Seuss fan and I have the start of a theme in my class. I've been trying to figure out what to do as a theme for next year. This year it was Eric Carle. I'm thinking of next year doing Mo Willems. You should do a tutorial on how to create some of this stuff.
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So true! I'll have to add it to my Technology Tuesday once I figure out how to do it all in Gimp! I'd hate to write a tutorial for Photoshop since a lot of people wouldn't be able to do it. I'll play around with it though and add it to Tech Tuesday when I figure it out!
Your classroom is adorable! Love the freebie, but I'm afraid it would confuse my students. We use the 10 more, 10 less with the hundreds board. The 10 more is at the bottom and 10 less at the top. This is the way it is in the Envision series.
Thank you for the great recommendation! I hadn't even thought of that, but it actually makes more sense! I put "ten more" on top, since I think of it as being bigger, but it is the opposite of the 100 chart! I've updated the freebie to include a version that has ten more at the bottom and ten less at the top! Thank you!
Just really love your "Cat in the Hat" Theme. I just love Dr. Seuss. Your freebie 10 more 10 less, etc is a great idea. Definitely going to have to use that. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower.
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Hi. Could you tell me where you got the image of Sally and Nick for the silhouette you traced from your smart board? I have a Cat in the Hat theme and I would love to do this to put in my classroom window. Thank you.
Every year, the National Center for Educational Statistics releases an annual report that summarizes the state of education in the United States. The 2023 report said that students and teachers are still struggling, even though the pandemic is effectively over, and recovery has begun.
Many teachers want to know: Can a smart board be used as a whiteboard? Yes, thanks to its touchscreen functionality, teachers and students can draw pictures and images or write equations and text directly onto the surface.
Interactive whiteboards like Samsung Interactive Display support multi-writing with up to 20 touchpoints, so a large group of students can work on the screen simultaneously. They might race to see who can solve an equation faster or find a prepositional phrase first. You can also use Intelligent Apps, such as timers and stopwatches, to gamify the learning environment. This helps students put their learning to the test in lighthearted, engaging ways.
When planning a lesson, you may have many resources you want to share. Using Samsung Interactive Display, you can take advantage of a variety of screen-mode options, including multiple screen mode and multi-touch mode. This lets you easily and dynamically display all the information you need to communicate with students. With this powerful screen sharing, you can have students screen mirror up to nine devices simultaneously regardless of device type, as the display supports Apple iOS and MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, and ChromeOS. You can also make it easier to access applications or tools by pinning them directly to the home screen bar for easy access.
Using the built-in document viewer, you can open Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files directly on and from the board to make edits. You might use this feature as a tool for group essay editing or to create lists, such as classroom rules.
Interactive smart boards unlock a world of options for teachers and students. When educators take advantage of all the potential interactive whiteboard activities out there, they can create a highly effective learning environment that helps all types of learners stay engaged.
Learn more about how interactive displays can empower educators to take control of the curriculum in this free guide. And discover the full range of Samsung Interactive Displays, all designed for more engaging and visually enhanced collaboration.
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Having used educational smart board products from competitors, I can confidently say that the Vibe Board Pro is an incredibly powerful teaching tool. It is incredibly adaptive in many different use cases in an educational context, in addition to content or instruction delivery.
Office bulletin board ideas are interactive activities employees can do on bulletin boards hung in communal office spaces. For example, suggestion boards, team timelines, and caption contests. The purpose of these activities is to create a sense of community within the workplace and to keep team members engaged. Office bulletin boards are also called team bulletin boards or employee bulletin boards.
Battle of the Boards is an interactive bulletin board idea that challenges players to pick between two options. To create this board, divide the space into two sides, and choose two contrasting choices. For example, unicorns vs dragons, wireless earbuds vs traditional headphones, and getting to pet a friendly dog on a walk or finding $5 on the sidewalk.
Puzzle boards are collaborative spaces where teammates can solve challenges together For example, crossword puzzles, riddles, and hangman. First, pick your puzzle, then print out a large version and hang it on the board. Be sure to provide plenty of pens and markers so that employees can write in answers.
The Buddy-up board is a way for teammates to bond and get to know coworkers better. Every two weeks, create a signup space where employees who are open to taking breaks with coworkers can volunteer. Be sure to leave the signup sheet up for at least a couple of days, or up to one week. Then, pair up participants, post the matches, and give team members the remaining time to coordinate an on-the-clock meetup, such as a lunch or walking break.
Today I Learned is a space where teammates can share interesting facts and reflections. You can either assign a different team member to share a tidbit each day or week, or give teammates the option to add information whenever and change the board once it becomes full. This exercise encourages a culture of constant learning and curiosity and normalizes the sharing of knowledge within the community.
Mystery boards are a guessing game that helps coworkers get to know each other better. Every week or month, a random team member gets assigned to be the subject or creator of the bulletin board. That team member can decorate the board however they choose, or send an organizer a list of fun personal facts. Once the board is up, the rest of the team members try to guess the teammate the board is about or by. Be sure to post the answer publicly at least a few days before you take the board down so that employees can connect the content of the board with the subject.
Pet Directories are one of the most fun employee bulletin board ideas. On this board, team members can post photos of their fuzzy (or scaly, feathery, etc) family members. Be sure to leave enough room so that every employee can post at least one photo of their animal companions. Each photo should include at minimum the name of the employee, the department or position, and the name of the pet(s.)
You Are Awesome is a space for team shoutouts. On this board, coworkers can praise peers for accomplishments and give thanks for assistance. To create this board, provide sticky notes and pens, and encourage teammates to leave notes of gratitude and admiration for each other. Contributors can submit anonymously or can sign the compliments.
Just-the-headlines boards are the bulletin board equivalent of an office cheat sheet. Similar to news tickers, these boards distill current events down into short and simple headlines. Employees can get the most important news at a glance by looking at this board, and can follow-up more in depth by checking in with a manager or searching through employee emails or the company Wiki. This board idea keeps employees updated and helps the staff better absorb and prioritize important information.
Community doodle is one of the easiest employee bulletin board ideas. Simply hang up a blank piece of paper or a whiteboard, provide different color markers, and allow employees to express themselves artistically. This exercise can help teammates relieve stress, as well as encourage teamwork, collaboration, and creativity within the office.
Caption contests are fun ideas for work bulletin boards. To do this activity, post a photo or cartoon and ask teammates to write-in or print out and post possible captions. At the end of the week, have employees vote on the best submission or have a judge choose a winner.
Q&A boards are areas where teammates can publicly post questions and get answers. For instance, employees can ask non-time sensitive questions about work topics, or can conduct polls or surveys to gain insights. Since the board is public, any teammates can answer, and the whole office can use the board as a resource. However, managers should also monitor the board to ensure that team members are giving accurate information.
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