The North Lyon County Unified School District in Allen, Kansas recently received $101,200 from the Jones Foundation to purchase new technology for its classrooms, the Emporia Gazette reports.
Becky Clopton, the schoo’sl improvement coordinator, said the new hands-on technology will benefit students because “it’s more engaging to them.”
The school has invested in new smartboards that allow teachers to use a pen to create digital images. Hand-drawn images of geometric shapes are automatically perfected, and text written by hand can be transcribed into a pre-selected font.
Many schools have used smartboard technology in conjunction with an HDTV, LED monitor or
USB projector to create a dynamic learning environment that promotes class participation. Using a projector allows educators to reach more students at one time, which makes students feel a greater sense of involvement with academic lessons.
“We are extremely grateful to the Jones Trust for giving us the opportunity offer this kind of experience to our students,” Clopton told the news provider. “This is a huge boost for our students to be able to experience this.”
