SMART+Board

SMART Board Katelyn Rosevear

Overview

The SMART Board takes the ordinary whiteboard to a whole new level. The board is connected to a computer, which is projected onto the screen. Its interactive surface allows for users to manipulate the projector image displayed on the screen by simply touching the surface of the board, which is essentially a large touch screen. One of the unique features of the SMART board is its digital ink function. This allows for users to draw or write on the screen. Special pens are included with the SMART board. They come in several colors and also include an eraser. The digital link can be saved on to computer. Here is a short tutorial showing how to use the SMART board []

History

SMART boards were the first interactive whiteboard. First released by SMART technologies in 1991, SMART boards have become widespread around the globe over the last two decades. Today over 1.6 million SMART boards are in use in classrooms and businesses located around the world.

Application

In the classroom, SMART boards can be used to enhance learning by presenting lesson in an intractable format. SMART boards can be easily viewed in the classroom and its simple design allows for students with limited motor skills to utilize it. Teachers have found that their students enjoy working with the SMART board and are more likely to engage in learning when lessons are presented with the SMART board. SMART boards provide a medium, which can support many of the different learning styles found in the classroom.

Check out [|http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0] for several lesson plans for SMART boards and teacher resources available from SMART.

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