Part 1: Identifying a Technology for Use in the ClassroomThis week's task is to identify a technology for use in the classroom that will enhance student learning, make the curriculum more meaningful and will provide opportunities for my students to become actively involved. with technology in a meaningful way. My classroom has a Smart Board that was installed in the spring of 2011. It is ideal for displaying information, taking notes, showing videos and photos related to the curriculum. However, students have more limited interaction with this direct learning tool. I have to admit that this is more of a teacher-centered tool than a student-centered use of technology. After researching the Smart Board resources and tools available, I found the technology I would like to incorporate into my classroom. SMART Response™ PE interactive response system. The SMART Response™ PE interactive response system allows students to actively participate in activities as individuals and as a member of a group. Students have the opportunity to answer questions, challenges or play games that allow them to see the information displayed on the Smart Board. Students then respond using their individual controller. Answers can vary from multiple choice style (press the correct letter) to a short answer in which students "text" their answer. Their choice is saved by the Smart Board and can be used by both the teacher and instructor for various purposes. Information about the system can be found on the company's website via the following link: http://www.smartboard.ie/product-smart-response-PE.php?PHPSESSID=e24b6ef32bf1a39fe6b5b102762128dcUsing the SMART Interactive Response System Response™ PE will serve to increase student interaction with...... middle of paper ......uote $1,765 for each set of 32 SMART Response packs with text and wireless receiver. That works out to just over $55 per wireless remote per student. To give you an idea, these clickers cost almost half the price of the TI graphing calculators that we use for many of our math classes. COTG also provides free, unlimited training and professional development for district teachers to learn how to use this technology and create activities to align technology with curriculum. Works Cited Caine, T. (1998), Making the Most of Technology in the Classroom. . The Exceptional Parent, 28(11), 44-46. De Lay, A.,M. (2010). Technology as a tool for differentiated teaching. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 83(3), 15-17. Knobloch, N.A. (2005). Enjoy the benefits of classroom games and simulations. The agricultural education magazine, 78(2), 21-23.