SMARTer Kids Research Foundation Project

Earn an Interactive Whiteboard for Your Classroom

The SMARTer Kids Research Foundation is offering educators the chance to earn an interactive whiteboard for their classrooms.

Over a minimum of six months, selected participants will conduct a study of a learning environment that uses either the SMART Board interactive whiteboard (which allows teachers and students to write and erase notes, use the touch-sensitive screen to control computer applications, and save information for review), or a Senteo interactive response system (an assessment tool that provides a wireless connection between students and teachers, allowing teachers to quiz and poll students at any time and receive their responses instantly), or a combination of the two.

North American preservice and in-service teachers, graduate students, college and university instructors, and professors are eligible to apply, either as individuals or teams. Applicants must submit a research proposal that includes:

• a specific research goal
• a description of technology as a tool, not a subject
• a sound, rigorous research methodology
• a focus on learning, teaching, or professional development outcomes.

In addition to progress reports, projects conclude with a research paper detailing the study's findings.

Applicants must have a computer and digital projector to participate. The Foundation will loan successful applicants a Front Projection SMART Board interactive whiteboard with floor stand, and, if appropriate to their research, a Senteo interactive response system. When all program requirements have been met, the loaned product will be donated to the participating school.

For details on project requirements and how to complete a proposal, visit http://smarterkids.org/research/details.asp. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2008.