1. Wireless Slates - An Introduction Wade Andersen Heartland AEA 11

2. Do You Want Your Students... To be on task To be motivated To show academic progress To interact with each other appropriately

3. What are they? A portable mouse for your computer If the interactive white board is a big mouse for your computer, then the slate or tablet is a little one.

4. Why use a slate? Can get several slates for price of one interactive white board. Never turn your back on students - wander the room. No more “Blinded by the Light” Interactive - get students involved. Research

5. How Can I Use a Slate A slate can be like having an interactive white board in the classroom without having the interactive white board in the classroom One drawback - the ability to use your finger to write. 2 modes - computer controller and notebook mode.

6. Who has them? Ankeny Schools Ames St. Cecilia School Anyone else Tell your good news or horror story - let’s put it on the table.

7. Many flavors I am not trying to sell you anything - just showing you a possibility Go to the vendors today and you will see many different brands. Ask to demo them if possible so that you can see if a particular one meets your need.

8. It does take practice! Kids and game controllers - no problem Adults - it all depends.

9. Any questions? OK - enough PowerPoint and more demo - you may try it, too. Take turns! No trees were killed for this presentation - go to wandersen.pbwiki.com and click on the link entitled Smart Board and Wireless Slate Resources