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SmartBoard Whiteboards

Discover the benefits of SmartBoards in modern classrooms, an innovative tool designed to enhance student engagement and participation. Unlike traditional whiteboards, SmartBoards allow for interactive writing, saving notes to computers, and accessing educational programs. While they can transform learning experiences into fun, engaging environments through games and multimedia, potential drawbacks include high costs and the need for proper training. Explore various models and how these interactive whiteboards can revolutionize teaching methods and student involvement.

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SmartBoard Whiteboards

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  1. SmartBoard Whiteboards Chalkboards for the 21st Century

  2. What is a SmartBoard? • A SmartBoard is an interactive whiteboard. • There are a variety of models and sizes. • They can be very useful in a classroom.

  3. SmartBoard v. Whiteboard • write and erase text • save all writing to computer • access computer programs • depending on model, can write with included pen or with finger • project and manipulate images and videos • write and erase text • easy to use

  4. Learning Can Be Fun! • A SmartBoards offers new methods in learning that can make the classroom environment more interesting. • You can play educational games that offer an interactive aspect because of the Smartboard technology. • Here are some examples: http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/

  5. Need a Demonstration? • Video of students and teachers using an interactive whiteboard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U05WeXPGlk • Other videos are easily found on http://www.youtube.com

  6. Drawbacks? • Expensive! • Cost ranges from $1,200 to $3,000. • This does not include accessory costs. • Require training to use. • Problems with hardware and/or software during class? • distracting • waste time

  7. Smartboard benefits Smart boards: • Inspire students in active learning • Enables students to become more engaged and interested in the graphic presentations presented on smart boards. • Simplify the presentation of subjects for teachers. • Are easy to use.

  8. Resources • SmartBoard whiteboards website http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Boards/Front+projection/ • SMARTer Kids Foundationhttp://www.smarterkids.org/index.asp • Grants for purchase • Research on whiteboard use and effectiveness

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