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MOCKSVILLE, N.C. -- Digital technology continues to revolutionize education in the classroom and a Davie County elementary school is putting the newest entry in early education to the test.

It's called Smart Table, the world's first touchscreen table designed for children from preschool to third grade. Smart Technologies chose Davie Elementary in Mocksville, N.C., and 11 other elementary schools to test the new teaching device.

"They're solving math problems, puzzles," said Diane Ireland, a second grade teacher. "It has science embedded in it, as well, where the human body or continents that they're connecting, the pieces matching with that, as well."

Students say being able to touch the 27-inch acrylic screen and solve problems adds a new dimension to classroom learning.

"When you put your fingers on there everybody has to put enough fingers and then it adds up," said student Caleb Collins.

And there's an activity called Hot Spots.

"You get to learn where the spots on animals and people are, what the name of them are," said student McKenna Oakes.

The school district's director of technology says Smart Table easily engages children who have grown up in a digital world.

"Our children now are so immersed in technology from birth that these type of interactive technologies truly cater to their learning styles," said Butch Rooney. "It's what they're used to using from literally the time they can walk to the time that they can get a job."

Besides appealing to children's grasp of digital technology, the Smart Table also encourages collaboration.

"Everybody learns in different ways and often collaborating helps reinforce some of the lessons that happen on the board in the classroom, so it encourages discussion," said Tanya Brusse, Smart Technologies' senior product manager.

It's a lesson not lost on 8-year old Lauralynn Ellis.

"Cause all the kids get to touch it at the same time," she said. "It's really fun."

In addition to Davie Elementary, Smart Technologies is testing the Smart Table in 11 other schools, including ones in New York State, South Carolina and the United Kingdom.