Higher Education

Bell, Mary Ann – Baylor University  
Teachers' Perceptions Regarding the Use of the Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Instruction

This study used an online survey to investigate interactive whiteboard use in a range of educational settings. (Winter 1998) 
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Damcott, Deborah, Janet Landato, Collette Marsh – Harper College
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard in Physical Science

This project measured the effectiveness of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard in physical science topics that require visualization of complex phenomena. (Summer 2000) 
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Elvers, Greg – University of Dayton
The Digital Whiteboard As a Notes-Taking Aid

This study analyzed students' attitudes toward, and test performance resulting from, the use of a digital whiteboard in an elementary statistics for the social sciences class. (Summer 2000) 
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Howse, Ena, Donna Hamilton, Larry Symons – Queen's University
The Effect of a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard on Concept Learning, Generation of Ideas, Group Processes and User Interaction Satisfaction

This project studied a class of senior nursing students in an applied management course. (Summer 2000) 
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McNeese, Dr. Mary Nell – University of Southern Mississippi
Acquisition and Integration of SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Skills: Gender Differences Among College Faculty, Staff and Graduate Assistants

This project assesses participation and skill acquisition levels by education students of both genders during SMART Board interactive whiteboard training (Summer 2003)
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McNeese, Dr. Mary Nell – University of Southern Mississippi
Evaluation of SMART® Multimedia Classrooms: Impact on Student Face-to-Face Participation and E-Learning

This project shares the results of the evaluation of the $1.78 million Title III-A U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) grant to the University of Southern Mississippi from 2001 to 2006. This report focuses on the final two of three surveys administered to faculty to assess their technological needs and evaluates how well those needs were met over the life of the grant. The faculty concluded that the SMART® multimedia classrooms enhanced both student face-to-face participation and e-learning. (Spring 2007)
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Nonis, Aileen, and Blanche O’Bannon – University of Tennessee
Technology and Teacher Preparation: Creating Learning Environments for Increasing Student Involvement and Creativity

This study investigated a specific instructional strategy consisting of action, brainstorming, and development. (Summer 2001) 
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Tate, Dr. Linda – Shepherd College
Using the Interactive Whiteboard to Increase Student Retention, Attention, Participation, Interest, and Success in a Required General Education College Course

This study examines the degree to which the use of the Internet and presentation technologies in a required general education American literature survey course impacts learning, with significant student retention results highlighted. (Summer 2002)
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Vitolo, Dr. Theresa M. – Gannon University
The Importance of the Path Not Taken: The Value of Sharing Process as Well as Product

This study examines the semantic quality of data-base modeling diagrams by students in a computer science course and arrives at interesting results pertaining to the generation of layered diagrams with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. (Summer 2003)
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K–12

Bell, Mary Ann – Baylor University  
Teachers' Perceptions Regarding the Use of the Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Instruction

This study used an online survey to investigate interactive whiteboard use in a range of educational settings. (Winter 1998) 
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Blanton, Bonnie & Helms-Breazeale, Rebecca – Augusta State University
Gains in Self-Efficacy: Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Special Education Classrooms

This project used cognitive/behavioral counseling, social-skills training, and the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to teach students with emotional/behavioral disorders. (Summer 2000) 
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Clemens, Anne, Traci Moore and Brian Nelson – Mueller Elementary School
Math Intervention “SMART” Project (Student Mathematical Analysis and Reasoning with Technology)

This project addressed improving grade one math scores through intervention programs. (Summer 2001) 
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This project investigated the use of a digital whiteboard to teach linear, nonlinear and exponential relationships in five grade-eight math classes. (Summer 2007)
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Fortuna, Carolyn– Taylor High School
Report on the Use of a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Teens

This study investigated the effect of the interactive whiteboard to help teenagers connect symbolism with texts and enhance overall literacy. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Huck, Kelly & Schmitz, Doug – Bishop Roborecki School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities

This study examined how, when embedded in the curriculum, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard can be used to improve students’ learning and motivation in the classroom. (Summer 2007)  Read the Paper

Klawe, Maria – University of British Columbia
Best Screen Play: A Comparison of Paired Team Play Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards versus Paired Individual Play Using Computers

This study analyzed the effectiveness of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard for grade six and seven students playing a mathematics computer game. (Summer 2000) 
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Jamerson, Joyce – Longfellow Elementary School
Helping All Children Learn: Action Research Project

This project records a teacher's observations of technology integration with grade three students, including two students with ADHD. (Summer 2002) 
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Nordness, Philip - MacArthur Early Childhood Center
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities.

This study compared the academic performance of disabled students who learned emergent literacy on a digital whiteboard to that of students who received traditional literacy instruction. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Ottman, Laird - Haddon Heights Junior/Senior High School
The Effect of Student-directed versus Traditional Teacher-centered Presentations of Content on Student Learning in a High School Statistics Class

This study compared the effects of two different instructional delivery methods on student learning in a senior-level statistics classes. (Spring 2007)
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Oleksiw, Tammy– Parma Community School
The Effect of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard on Raising State Test Scores

This project studied the effect of the introduction of an interactive whiteboard on raising test scores by enhancing motivation, attentiveness and comprehension in a grade-three math class. (Summer 2007)
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Preisig, Jessica K.D. – Powdersville Middle School
Report on the Use of SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard as a Tool to Develop an Understanding of Fractions.

This study compared the academic performance and motivation of students who were taught fractions on a digital whiteboard to students who received conventional math instruction. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Roennigke, Pat, and Sue Carter – Saint Joseph School
Developing Self-Directed Learners and Teachers as Facilitators with SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology

This project studied grade seven students in self-directed learning projects, as they planned and delivered presentations. (Summer 2001) 
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Salinitri, Geri, Kara Smith and Christopher Clovis – University of Windsor
The Aural Enabler: Creating a Way for Special Needs Kids to Participate in the Classroom Lesson

With a SMART Board interactive whiteboard being used for instruction, this study assesses the language skills of grades three and five special needs students. (Winter 2002)
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Smith, Kara – University of Windsor
"Rita Skeeter's Quick-Quotes Quill": Developing a Harry Potter Curriculum

This study analyzed grade seven student and teacher creative-writing exercises. (Summer 2001) 
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Speight, Michelle and Curtis Slater – Dr. Gordon Townsend School
SMART Technology Research Project at Dr. Gordon Townsend School

This research paper investigates the SMART Board interactive whiteboard’s potential impact on teaching and learning in an environment where many of the students have physical or mental difficulties. (Spring 2007)
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Solvie, Pamela A. – Morris Area Elementary School
The Digital Whiteboard As a Tool in Increasing Student Attention During Early Literacy Instruction

This study examined literacy lessons in a grade one classroom. (Summer 2001) 
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Weimer, Michael J. – West Noble Middle School
The Influence of Technology Such As a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard on Student Motivation in the Classroom

This project studied student motivation in an eighth grade American history class. (Winter 2001) 
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Wilcox, Jennifer - Kettering Middle School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Teach Language Arts to Children with Autism and Autistic-like Behaviors.

This study compared the use of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard in teaching autistic children language arts to the use of a written newspaper containing identical information. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Fortuna, Carolyn– Taylor High School
Report on the Use of a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Teens

This study investigated the effect of the interactive whiteboard to help teenagers connect symbolism with texts and enhance overall literacy. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Huck, Kelly & Schmitz, Doug – Bishop Roborecki School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities

This study examined how, when embedded in the curriculum, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard can be used to improve students’ learning and motivation in the classroom. (Summer 2007)  Read the Paper

Nordness, Philip - MacArthur Early Childhood Center
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities.

This study compared the academic performance of disabled students who learned emergent literacy on a digital whiteboard to that of students who received traditional literacy instruction. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

With a SMART Board interactive whiteboard being used for instruction, this study assesses the language skills of grades three and five special needs students. (Winter 2002)
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Smith, Kara – University of Windsor
"Rita Skeeter's Quick-Quotes Quill": Developing a Harry Potter Curriculum

This study analyzed grade seven student and teacher creative-writing exercises. (Summer 2001)  Read the Paper

Solvie, Pamela A. – Morris Area Elementary School
The Digital Whiteboard As a Tool in Increasing Student Attention During Early Literacy Instruction

This study examined literacy lessons in a grade one classroom. (Summer 2001) 
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Wilcox, Jennifer - Kettering Middle School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Teach Language Arts to Children with Autism and Autistic-like Behaviors.

This study compared the use of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard in teaching autistic children language arts to the use of a written newspaper containing identical information. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Math

Clemens, Anne, Traci Moore and Brian Nelson – Mueller Elementary School
Math Intervention “SMART” Project (Student Mathematical Analysis and Reasoning with Technology)

This project addressed improving grade one math scores through intervention programs. (Summer 2001) 
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Delaney, Michelle - Woodstown Middle School
Using the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Create a Hands-on Approach to Learning Mathematics

This project investigated the use of a digital whiteboard to teach linear, nonlinear and exponential relationships in five grade-eight math classes. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Elvers, Greg – University of Dayton
The Digital Whiteboard As a Notes-Taking Aid

This study analyzed students' attitudes toward, and test performance resulting from, the use of a digital whiteboard in an elementary statistics for the social sciences class. (Summer 2000) 
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Klawe, Maria – University of British Columbia
Best Screen Play: A Comparison of Paired Team Play Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards versus Paired Individual Play Using Computers

This study analyzed the effectiveness of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard for grade six and seven students playing a mathematics computer game. (Summer 2000) 
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Ottman, Laird - Haddon Heights Junior/Senior High School
The Effect of Student-directed versus Traditional Teacher-centered Presentations of Content on Student Learning in a High School Statistics Class

This study compared the effects of two different instructional delivery methods on student learning in a senior-level statistics classes. (Spring 2007)
Read the Paper

Oleksiw, Tammy– Parma Community School
The Effect of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard on Raising State Test Scores

This project studied the effect of the introduction of an interactive whiteboard on raising test scores by enhancing motivation, attentiveness and comprehension in a grade-three math class. (Summer 2007)
Read the Paper

Preisig, Jessica K.D. – Powdersville Middle School
Report on the Use of SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard as a Tool to Develop an Understanding of Fractions.

This study compared the academic performance and motivation of students who were taught fractions on a digital whiteboard to students who received conventional math instruction. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Savoie, Marcy - Woodland Elementary School
Math Motivation with SMART Board Technology

This project analyzed the motivational impact of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard on math students with disabilities. (Spring 2008) Read the Paper

Gilbert, Carrie - Forestville Elementary
Writing Improvements through the Whiteboard

This project measured the effectiveness of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard in improving student writing skills. (Spring 2008) Read the Paper

Heirigs, Kathie & Thurmon, Halima - St. Joseph Catholic School
Elementary Science Lab Outreach Efforts: Extending Science Lessons to Support Improvements in Students' Study Skills and Math

This project sought to determine the most effective study methods for improving critical math skills for inner-city students. (Spring 2008) Read the Paper

Special Education

Blanton, Bonnie & Helms-Breazeale, Rebecca – Augusta State University
Gains in Self-Efficacy: Using SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Special Education Classrooms

This project used cognitive/behavioral counseling, social-skills training, and the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to teach students with emotional/behavioral disorders. (Summer 2000) 
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Heimbigner, Deanna - Sierra Nevada College
Absenteeism: The Learning Gap Solution

This study explored alternative approaches to instructing students when they are absent from class, such as using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard and Bridgit conferencing software. (Spring 2008) Read the Paper

Jamerson, Joyce – Longfellow Elementary School
Helping All Children Learn: Action Research Project

This project records a teacher's observations of technology integration with grade three students, including two students with ADHD. (Summer 2002) 
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Nordness, Philip - MacArthur Early Childhood Center
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities.

This study compared the academic performance of disabled students who learned emergent literacy on a digital whiteboard to that of students who received traditional literacy instruction. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Salinitri, Geri, Kara Smith and Christopher Clovis – University of Windsor
The Aural Enabler: Creating a Way for Special Needs Kids to Participate in the Classroom Lesson

With a SMART Board interactive whiteboard being used for instruction, this study assesses the language skills of grades three and five special needs students. (Winter 2002)
Read the Paper

Speight, Michelle and Curtis Slater – Dr. Gordon Townsend School
SMART Technology Research Project at Dr. Gordon Townsend School

This research paper investigates the SMART Board interactive whiteboard’s potential impact on teaching and learning in an environment where many of the students have physical or mental difficulties. (Spring 2007)
Read the Abstract  Read the Paper

Wilcox, Jennifer - Kettering Middle School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Teach Language Arts to Children with Autism and Autistic-like Behaviors.

This study compared the use of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard in teaching autistic children language arts to the use of a written newspaper containing identical information. (Summer 2007) Read the Paper

Wuerzer, Becky - Hillandale Elementary
The Effectiveness of the SMART Board while Instructing Limited English Proficient Learners

This project examined the literacy gains made by students with limited-English proficiency when taught with a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. (Spring 2008) Read the Paper

Teacher Training

Huck, Kelly & Schmitz, Doug – Bishop Roborecki School
Report on the Use of the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Enhance Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities

This study examined how, when embedded in the curriculum, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard can be used to improve students’ learning and motivation in the classroom. (Summer 2007)  Read the Paper

Wiggins, Jackie and Alex Ruthmann – Oakland University
Music Teachers' Experiences: Learning through SMART Board Technology

This study offers a qualitative analysis of music-teacher training, with a particular focus on constructivist teaching and technology's role in it. (Summer 2002) 
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