The Smyrski Family shares with fourth graders about congenital heart defects. The interactive whiteboard displays a diagram of the heart and X-rays from their own son’s surgery.

As a classical school, we understand the benefits of utilizing the timeless methods proposed by Dorothy Sayers and the Trivium. Though our approach is classical, it is not antiquated.  A goal is to educate students to be successful thinkers and do-ers in the twenty-first century. We do this through historically proven, classical methods using a variety of tools, including the technologies available to us in today’s world.

At Cary Christian School, each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. At the elementary level, having exposure to the whiteboard as a teacher-guided resource allows the students an introduction to responsible and appropriate use of technology. It is able to enhance lessons and subjects throughout the day as opposed to the limited exposure from an isolated computer class.

The interactive whiteboard does not change the content of what the students are being taught. The beautiful thing about technology is the expanded way it aids the teacher in presenting a timeless curriculum. It doesn’t take the place of a great teacher. A great teacher is still able to teach if they walk in and there is a power failure that results in no access to technology.

These whiteboards have a plethora of uses in the classroom! As a fourth grade classroom teacher, I have experienced first-hand the benefits and limitless possibilities this technology provides. Having an interactive whiteboard in the classroom is like having an infinite supply of teacher tools available at your fingertips. Here are a few ways my fourth grade class benefits from the interactive whiteboard:

I think my students would agree, that having the interactive whiteboard and accompanying technology makes learning fun. The combination of a classical curriculum, a knowledgeable teacher, and modern technology results in an action packed day where minds are engaged, bodies are in motion, and hearts learn more about the Lord and his creation. To God be the glory for all he has created and the way it helps us to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding!

 

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