SmartBoard

Smartboards, the interactive whiteboard.

Smartboards are a unique technology that combine the simplicity of a whiteboard with the complexity of a computer. You may write on your Smartboard with digital ink and since it will project anything from your computer screen there are almost limitless possibilities to its uses.

Here is a video to give you an idea of how the Smartboard works, as well as some of its cooler features:

@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWNCHG-xB9o&feature=related

Because Smartboards are a widely used technology, there are many pre-designed lessons that you may have access to, and even share your own. Follow this link to search and preview some Smartboard lessons:

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The Smartboards uses are many. Can you think of any for your own classrooms on your own?

Pros and Cons of Smartboards

Pros
 * Allows for Creativity
 * Pre-made Lessons
 * Engaging for Students
 * Interactive
 * No More Erasing!

Cons
 * Expensive
 * Needs a Projector as well
 * Training Seminars

Here are a couple of blogs from teachers who have used Smartboards in their classroom:

@http://brightbloggers.blogspot.com/2006/08/smartboard-pros-and-cons.html

@http://ezinearticles.com/?SMART-Board---Pros-and-Cons-of-Using-a-Digital,-Interactive-Whiteboard-(In-the-Classroom)&id=1399407