Peabody Schools Get Interactive To Promote Learning

Peabody MA

26 January, 2022

4:02 PM

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PEABODY, MA —Peabody Schools are getting interactive to help keep students engaged. Superintendent Josh Vadala said the district has purchased 100 Promethean, touch-screen whiteboards through federal CARES Act funding. "New technology like this is a great addition to the classroom because it helps to increase student engagement while promoting collaboration," Vadala said. "We've seen a positive impact from this new technology almost immediately and we're looking forward to expanding access to all elementary classrooms next year so our students and staff can engage in deeper learning experiences." The boards are on mobile stands and will be shared between classrooms with each grade level having access to at least one of the boards. "The Promethean Board has been a wonderful addition to my fifth-grade classroom," Center Elementary Grade 5 teacher Emily Sakelakos. " It is user-friendly and offers so many beneficial features. Using the Promethean boards has allowed me to provide interactive activities to enhance instruction and promote student engagement." Vadala said the district plans to purchase 100 more boards so that every elementary school teacher has a permanent board in their classroom by the start of the 2022-2023 school year. (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)