Virtual wall gets kids engaged at Norfork Schools

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In an effort to make up the education gap caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic Norfork Public Schools is utilizing new technology to get students more engaged in their education. The newly installed virtual wall in the elementary gym is a projection system that kids can interact with through physical gestures and soft foam balls.

Cirriculum and Instruction Coordinator Karyn Jones tells KTLO, Classic Hits, and the Boot News about the new system.

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Jones talks about how these games can be used to teach classroom concepts in new ways.

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Embracing new technology according to Jones is critical to equipping students for the increasing role technology will play in their lives.

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Norfork plans next to aquire portable units that teachers will be able to take into the classroom to continue the districts efforts to keep students on the cutting edge of education through technology.

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