TeachSmart®
2.0 Learning System by Hatch® enhances its interactive whiteboard solution with content management features that help teachers
use educational technology more effectively.
“We listened to teachers’ requests for additional methods to meet the
changing needs of their children,” said Susan Gunnewig, product
development director. “Multiple ‘Teacher
Features’ complete this comprehensive content solution for
interactive whiteboards.”
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Search
and Navigation – With the advanced keyword search tool,
teachers and children easily navigate activities by theme and subject
or identify the national core standards fulfilled by each activity.
Content is clearly organized to enable more efficient use of the
technology.
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Lesson
Planning – Teachers can individualize instruction by
scheduling activities in advance for groups or individuals.
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Individual
Student Portfolios – Each child’s actual work samples
including recorded stories, drawings and activities are stored in
digital portfolios. Teachers and parents can follow each child’s
progress through increasing skill levels, aiding in assessment.
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Make
It Your Own – Teachers can customize the system by
integrating activities they have created or downloaded from the
Internet. All content can be categorized to meet their needs.
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Professional
Development – The upgraded solution provides teachers
with access to research studies, national standards, training videos
and an extensive help section.
TeachSmart 2.0 will be
available in August 2011. Read here about research demonstrating the effectiveness of TeachSmart.