Wireless Keyboards

SmartBoards are a great tool but there is another way to bring interactivity to the classroom when using a LCD projector. Wireless keyboards offer students the opportunity to participate in a teacher's lesson and/or presentation from their very own seat. Using a wireless keyboard classroom teachers can pass the keyboard and mouse around the room enabling students to take part in the lesson in a whole new way. Students in Mrs. White's class were able to create a group writing sample when the keyboard was shared by students. When a student got the keyboard they were able to type their response to a class prompt in real time. The students enjoyed seeing their work projected onto the screen.

During the November faculty meeting this new technology was demonstrated to Eisenhower staff. Many teachers were very excited about the possibilities of this technology. Several teachers have tried one of the two wireless keyboards we are testing and found that their students were very engaged by the technology. We plan to make more of the keyboards available to teachers. BTW - this a very cost effective way to add interactivity to lessons. The wireless keyboard and mouse we purchased cost under $70 each! Click here for more information about a wireless keyboard and mouse.