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SMART Board Technology

SMART Board Technology. Beth Ross, Julie Holloway, Zach Herbst and Lauren Brewer. History of SMART Technologies. Company was founded in 1987 Introduced the first interactive SMART board in 1991 The first SMART board provided touch control of computer applications

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SMART Board Technology

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  1. SMART Board Technology Beth Ross, Julie Holloway, Zach Herbst and Lauren Brewer

  2. History of SMART Technologies • Company was founded in 1987 • Introduced the first interactive SMART board in 1991 • The first SMART board provided touch control of computer applications • SMART formed a partnership with Intel in 1992 • Funding for research • Equal ownership

  3. Present Day SMART Technologies • Products now include interactive whiteboards, interactive pen displays, wireless slates and software • Headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada • Offices in Germany, France, Japan, China, NY, DC, IL

  4. Uses of the SMART Board • “Developed by Smart Technologies, the Smart Board is one of several interactive whiteboards on the market today. What can you do with it? For starters, you can write, erase, and perform mouse functions with your finger, a pen, or anything with a maneuverable, firm surface. You can write in digital ink over applications, Web sites, and videos. You can capture your work or save your notes directly into different software applications. In the latest version, 9.5, you can even download the software onto a PC. That means teachers can create and prepare lessons at home, and students can review lessons and do work at home.” --Exert from The Wonders of Interactive Whiteboards by Neal Starkman

  5. Strengths • Group interaction and instantaneously share information with people in the same room or around the world • Can write, erase, and perform mouse functions as you move around the room or with your fingertips • Relatively easy to use • They are mobile and self-calibrating • Has educational content software that aligns to state standards • Highly engaging for both teachers and students

  6. Weaknesses • Training time for teachers • Cost of the technology and accessories • Often minimal support • Mac version needs major updates

  7. Suggestions for Instructional Use

  8. Demonstrations using the SMART board • States Game • Sherman’s March • Peggy Sue, Billy Bob & Serge

  9. Activities using the SMART board • SMART board activities

  10. Ideas and Websites • Ideas: Labeling Maps, Mini lessons, Review Games, • Websites: http://www.bristolvaschools.org/mwarren/SBActivities.htm http://ww.lakelandschool.org/EDTECH/smartboard/smart-files.htm http://scholastic.com/interactivewhiteboards http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/SB/SITemplates.htm

  11. Interesting Information • Prices • 77” front projection SMART board with software is $1,399 WITH a grant from SMARTer KidsTM Foundation of Canada • Wireless module to connect SMART board to computer without wires has a retail cost of $1,000 • Front projection SMART boards require a projector • Replacement bulbs alone are between $400-$600 • Projectors run anywhere from $1K-$4K

  12. Sources • SMART Technologies—www.smarttech.com • History Channel—www.history.com • Teacher Forum on SMART board uses—www.classroom20.com/forum • SMART Board Activities— • www. bristolvaschools.org/mwarren/SBActivities.htm

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