Have you ever heard of a SMARTBoard? If not, you should ask a child, the likely response will be yes. This might come as a surprise to you. Today SMARTBoards are being used in schools all over the country. A SMARTBoard is an interactive white board that is also a computer.
SMARTBoards are being used in classrooms to allow teachers to share information with their students as well as getting them involved in the lesson by contributing on the board.
What SMARTBoard can do…
- be used as a touchscreen that is linked to your computer.
- open files
- type documents
- search the internet
- dimensions of 42 inches by 32 inches by 5 1/8 inches and has a weight of 14 lb and 12 oz.
- has digital ink that shows up on the screen when it’s written on by either your finger or a SMARTpen there is also a SMART eraser that erases your writing from the screen.
- highlight and make notes on documents
- creating interactive lessons
- used as a document camera to display loose papers
- durable surface
- mounts to the wall or has a cart
- software upgrades are available
Bring SMARTBoards into the class room has made learning both easier and more enjoyable for both student and teacher. It has also saved a large about of money on paper and printing costs as well as going green to reduce the use of paper.
The majority of people don’t know what a SMARTBoard is. When people aren’t aware of something they aren’t going to be able to use it. Bringing SMARTBoards into offices everywhere could greatly benefit companies. Here’s how…
- SMARTBoards could be used for presentations in a variety of companies. Design companies could use them to present new products, do research and even design using the SMARTBoards large interactive screen.
Marketing companies could use them to show numbers and display new ad ideas. - SMARTBoards can be used to track data. Such as banking statements, or account information.
- SMARTBoards can be used in mailing companies to track trucks and plan routes on a larger scale for the drivers.
- You can use them to check your direct tv channel line up.
There are many more uses for SMARTBoards that are just waiting to be discovered. Currently they are making a difference in children’s lives and the way they are educated. In the near future it’s possible for SMARTBoards to be an addition to companies everywhere.
